DFWHC Speed Networking set for June 17

05/21/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will host its second Speed Networking Event of the year, June 17 in the Reverchon Room next to the auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The complimentary breakfast session is from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and parking is free. The networking exercise, where attendees visit one-on-one for six minutes apiece, has become a popular … Read More

Love comments on AHA poll in D Healthcare

05/20/2014

Following Monday’s release of The American Hospital Association’s findings from a poll of 25 different national health leaders regarding what strategies are most important to meeting the industry’s growth potential, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) President and CEO Steve Love offered his insight for a D Healthcare Daily article today. Love was interviewed for the article “American Hospital Association Polls … Read More

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor now available

05/16/2014

The spring edition of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s magazine Interlocutor was released to membership today. In this issue we cover the recent March for Babies walks, including photos of our energetic company participants. You can also check out every nominee and winner from the DFWHC Foundation’s April 22 Employee of the Year Luncheon, a great event honoring the diverse … Read More

Love participates in Healthcare Dealmakers Conference

05/15/2014

Presenting a loaded agenda of more than 50 speakers, the 7th Annual Healthcare Dealmakers Conference, “Creativity and Connectedness,” was held May 13-14 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dallas. Steve Love, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, moderated the panel discussion, “The Road Ahead for Post-Acute Care Providers.” Serving on the panel were Kimberly Alise, director of AlixPartners, LLP; … Read More

Guest Blog by CampbellWilson – EHR APPEAL

05/15/2014

As providers start to receive their Notice of Program Reimbursement (NPR) it is imperative that attention be paid to any adjustments affecting your Medicare Inpatient Bed Days (“MIBD”) attributable to Part A and Part C patients. While the reasons for the same vary, MIBD are one of the main components for the Electronic Health Record (“EHR”) calculation and is subject … Read More

Love moderates Collin County healthcare discussion

05/14/2014

In an examination of the future of Texas healthcare, the Healthcare Committee of Collin County (HCCC) hosted the educational forum “Healthcare in 2020” yesterday evening at the Collin College Spring Creek Conference Center in Plano. Steve Love, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, served as moderator on a panel including Corey Davison, senior director of government relations at Tenet … Read More

Providers will need expertise from the board of trustees

05/12/2014

The men and women who volunteer their time to sit on boards of trustees for healthcare providers represent some of the best community leaders in North Texas. We thank them for their advice and commitment to healthcare. During a typical year, they spend countless hours serving the community. As healthcare reform moves towards fully integrated and accountable care systems, providers … Read More

DFWHC hosts “The Toughest Decisions”

04/30/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) complimentary “Hot Topic” event, “The Toughest Decisions: Issues That No Hospital Wants to Discuss” was held this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. More than 80 attendees turned out to discuss such topics as faith-based concerns, pulling the plug and refusal to treat patients. Wilson Elser, LLP Attorneys at Law Linda Stimmel … Read More

Five days left to register for “The Toughest Decisions”

04/24/2014

Just five days are left to register for the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s complimentary “Hot Topic” event, “The Toughest Decisions: Issues That No Hospital Wants to Discuss.” The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 30th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Registration closes April 29. Sponsored by Wilson Elser, LLP, Attorneys at Law … Read More

Area hospital employees awarded at April 22 luncheon

04/23/2014

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 18th year on April 22 with the announcement of the 2014 recipients at Irving Convention Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor the 14 winners introduced from a pool of 50-plus area hospitals. “We … Read More