DFWHC hosts first Speed Networking Event of 2015

03/12/2015

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its first Speed Networking Event of the year this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The complimentary breakfast session from 8:30-10:00 a.m. was attended by area healthcare employees from Baylor Scott & White Health, LifeCare Hospitals, the DFWHC Foundation, Acadian Ambulance, Best Receivables Management, MEDCO Construction and UT Southwestern Medical Center. “The … Read More

Texas battle on Medicaid reform heats up

03/03/2015

With Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joining 20 Republican state senators in Austin on Monday to announce mandates the Obama administration must meet before lawmakers will consider doing anything with Medicaid, it appears expansion is not even a consideration. DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love offers his views in this morning’s D Healthcare Daily story. You can read the full article … Read More

DFWHC’s Love hosts UT Arlington luncheon

03/02/2015

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love served as master of ceremonies of the 14th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Luncheon today in the Bluebonnet Ballroom at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event honored donors whose gifts support the scholarships of students in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. The Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation … Read More

Love to host Dream Makers luncheon on Monday

02/27/2015

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love will serve as master of ceremonies during the 14th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Luncheon on Monday. The event will be held in the Bluebonnet Ballroom on campus at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event honors donors and endowments whose gifts support the dreams and scholarships of students in the College of Nursing … Read More

DFWHC schedules 2015 Speed Networking events

02/26/2015

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has scheduled its four Speed Networking events for 2015, with the first taking place March 12. These popular breakfast events are a great opportunity for healthcare executives to meet and greet in an informal timed format. The events are complimentary to all DFWHC hospital and associate members. Click on the graphic below to register for … Read More

Danny Davila becomes new GroupOne executive director

02/24/2015

Danny Davila has been named the new executive director for GroupOne HR Solutions, an employment background screening company and a subsidiary of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. Davila brings more than 17 years of hospital system administration and leadership experience to GroupOne. In addition to his extensive management skills, he has led large-scale projects involving talent management technology and organizational … Read More

Is it close enough?

02/20/2015

Blog by Steve Love We frequently read articles examining why the healthcare cost in some cities is higher than others. Healthcare delivery is complex no matter the locale and there are many factors. Some components are brutally simple, with one specific “public health focus” potentially saving millions of dollars in North Texas healthcare costs. Many of our cities (Irving, Richardson, … Read More

DFWHC hosts rescheduled awards luncheon

02/19/2015

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its Social and Awards Luncheon today at the Arlington Convention Center with more than 400 attendees turning out to honor Dr. Wright Lassiter with the Distinguished Health Service Award, Carole Young with the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award and Becky Tucker as the 2014 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The … Read More

Love interview on the uninsured in D Healthcare Daily

02/18/2015

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Parkland Health & Hospital System Chief Financial Officer John Moore were interviewed for a story that ran in this morning’s D Healthcare Daily. The topic was “Who Pays for the Uninsured?” The story, penned by Matt Goodman, can be found here.

DFWHC speaks out against smoking in Irving restaurants

02/17/2015

DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love has joined Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne in speaking out against present smoking ordinances in Irving restaurants. His comments were detailed in a segment broadcast last night on WFAA Ch. 8 News. Smoking is presently allowed in Irving restaurants, and Love believes there should be a ban identical to the one enacted … Read More