Thoughtful Consideration

06/08/2012

Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  Many people feel strongly regarding this issue and generally voice arguments in line with partisan political party viewpoints.  We treat patients, from all political parties, so we strive to focus on treatment and outcomes rather than become involved in political … Read More

T. Boone Pickens to be Honored at Annual Healthcare Luncheon

06/04/2012

IRVING, TX – The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today it will present the 2012 Distinguished Health Service Award to T. Boone Pickens for his lifetime of dedication to North Texas healthcare during the 64th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 18 at the Arlington Convention Center. “Mr. Pickens’ business leadership in Texas and the southwest is legendary. His support of … Read More

Doing the Right Thing

05/24/2012

We hosted a May 22 event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children where legislators, hospital executives, government affair leaders, business executives and private citizens networked and discussed state healthcare issues. Many legislators sent key staff members to participate in the discussion. State Sen. Wendy Davis and State Rep. Jim Pitts were in attendance to offer key insight and answer … Read More

DFWHC Foundation report detailed in The Dallas Morning News

05/23/2012

A regional healthcare study prepared by Summer Collins, director of population and public health research in the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation), was covered on the front page of The Dallas Morning News, Wednesday, May 23. The article, titled “Study: Area has doctor shortage” and penned by Sherry Jacobson, highlighted report details involving chronic diseases and a regional … Read More

GroupOne Announces Launch of New Website

05/15/2012

IRVING, TX – GroupOne Services, a company offering human resource and background screening solutions, announced today the launch of its new website at http://www.gp1.com/. The dramatically redesigned site, created by GroupOne staff members in coordination with the Fort Worth creative firm Ilfusion Creative, includes the introduction of a new blog, improved graphics and enhanced web tools. The website embodies GroupOne’s … Read More

National Hospital Week

05/10/2012

Steve Love, chief executive officer of the Dallas-Ft.Worth Hospital Council, thanks member hospitals in a video filmed at the American Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting “Champions for Care,” May 6-9 in Washington D.C. at the Hilton Hotel. The video was provided as a service to all attendees in honor of National Hospital Week.

Challenges and Solutions

05/03/2012

Hospitals face challenges every day while ensuring patients have timely access to services. Some selected, pressing challenges are: • Continued high cost for technology, equipment and medical devices • Pharmaceutical costs and many critical drugs in short supply • Attracting and training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals • Continued growth in patients with chronic disease or multiple chronic … Read More

Area hospital employees awarded at April 19 luncheon

04/20/2012

IRVING, TX – A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 16th year April 19 with the announcement of the 2012 recipients at the Arlington Convention Center. Twelve winners were introduced from a pool of 50 area hospitals. “This event paid tribute to our … Read More

Listen to our Children

04/19/2012

The Center for Public Policy Priorities found that 1.2 million Texas children have no private or public health insurance. The study also showed that almost 40 percent of Texas mothers received little or no prenatal care and approximately 15 percent of the babies were born prematurely.  Many of these babies will be admitted to neonatal intensive care units. Obviously, employment … Read More

Public Policy Concern –
Drug Shortages are Critical

04/03/2012

In 2010, more than 200 drug shortages were reported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and have continued into 2012. The shortages have occurred across drug classes including critical drugs used in surgery, anesthesia, emergency care and oncology. The current shortages throughout the industry appear to be the result of a significant expansion in the scope and volume of … Read More