“Super” roundtable discusses North Texas healthcare

01/09/2015

A “super” roundtable made up of area hospital CEOs discussed North Texas healthcare this morning at the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The panel was moderated by W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC). Roundtable members included Erol Akdamar, president of HCA North Texas; Joel Allison, president/CEO of … Read More

What is the alternative to Medicaid expansion?

01/07/2015

In an informative article posted today by D Healthcare Daily, W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, offered his insight on a “Texas solution” to Medicaid expansion. Dr. Forney Fleming of the University of Texas at Dallas, Bill Hammond of the Texas Association of Business and Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas also offered their opinions. The feature was penned … Read More

Healthcare leaders issue 2015 predictions

01/05/2015

In an article posted today by D Healthcare Daily, W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, offered his 2015 predictions on North Texas healthcare. Additional predictions were offered by Joel Allison, president/CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, and Marianne Fazen, executive director of the DFW Business Group on Health. The story was penned by Matt Goodman. You … Read More

Wilkie was 2010 recipient of DFWHC award

12/29/2014

It was with great sadness the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) learned of the death of Val Wilkie, Jr. over the holidays. Wilkie died Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Sunapee, N.H., at 91. Wilkie was the leader of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation from 1973 until his retirement in 2011. He was presented DFWHC’s Distinguished Health Service Award in 2010. To … Read More

DFWHC staff enjoys holiday celebration

12/19/2014

Staff members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), the DFWHC Foundation and GroupOne HR Solutions enjoyed their annual holiday luncheon today at Las Colinas Country Club. The event was hosted by Steve Love, DFWHC president/CEO. The low-key luncheon was a unique opportunity for staff members from multiple departments to enjoy food, gifts and camaraderie. A drawing was held for … Read More

Love to moderate Jan. 9 “super” healthcare panel

12/18/2014

W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, will moderate a “super” panel made up of area hospital executives, Jan. 9 in the auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The discussion is part of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Healthcare Conference from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Panel members will include Erol Akdamar, president of HCA … Read More

History: A look back at Baylor University Hospital in 1957

12/11/2014

Here’s a 1957 photo from the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) archives. It was taken at Baylor University Hospital when its long-time president Boone Powell, Sr. (middle, pointing) was giving Ronald Reagan (second from right) a tour of the hospital, specifically Baylor’s ground-breaking supervoltage unit. At the time, before serving as governor of California and president of the U.S., Reagan was … Read More

Accio Data wins competitive contract for GroupOne

12/10/2014

Accio Data has been chosen by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council as the screening platform provider for its subsidiary screening company, GroupOne HR Solutions. Under the multi-year agreement, GroupOne will utilize the Accio Enterprise platform for background checks, screening solutions, student screening, faculty screening, volunteer screening, drug screenings and home service screenings for hospitals across the southwest. Those hospitals generate … Read More

DFWHC participates in Vaccinate Texas campaign

12/09/2014

Don’t sit on your spurs, the flu just rolled in! Working with Texas pharmacists, healthcare organizations and legislators, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is participating in the launch of a Walgreens outreach campaign to educate people on the importance of the flu vaccination. The Vaccinate Texas campaign, which runs from now until the end of the year, highlights cultural aspects … Read More

DFWHC announces 2015 Board of Trustees

12/09/2014

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has announced its Board of Trustees for 2015. The Board of Trustees consists of the following individuals: • Chair Dr. John Warner, VP/CEO, UT Southwestern University Hospitals • Past Chair Daniela “Dany” Decell, CEO, HCA’s Las Colinas Medical Center • Chair-Elect Audra Early, Division VP of Integrated Care, Kindred’s DFW Hospitals • Trustee Doug Hock, … Read More