Fall, Football and Fiscal Cliffs

09/18/2013

It’s that time of year when we finally begin to enjoy cooler weather, football weekends and, well, annual fiscal cliffs. Why is this year different? Critical decisions surround the three fiscal cliff deadlines. Hospitals have experienced significant reimbursement reductions over the past three years, including two percent sequestration cuts. The 2014 inflation rate adjustment of 2.5 percent is offset by … Read More

DFWHC’s Osbond one of first to graduate from program

09/10/2013

On September 11, 20 armed-forces veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will be the first to graduate from the NPower Dallas Technology Service Corps (TSC), a veteran-focused technology job training program launched in April 2013. Four of these new program graduates have been selected to receive special awards including Dimikio Osbond of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. Ceremonies will … Read More

Sept. 10 – “Sign Up & Speak Out”

09/05/2013

A special educational meeting “Sign Up & Speak Out” will take place Sept. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Zan Holmes Community Life Center at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 6211 East Grand Avenue in Dallas. This event is free to all attendees and will cover new affordable health care options available to North Texas residents. County Judge Clay … Read More

Love to lead North Texas March for Babies campaign

08/28/2013

The March of Dimes Dallas and Fort Worth divisions are pleased to announce Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council President and CEO W. Stephen Love will serve as the 2014 March for Babies® Chair for both cities’ walks. “I am honored to be the 2014 Chair. As a father and grandfather, I know first-hand the important work March of Dimes does for … Read More

Hope for the best, plan for the worst

08/23/2013

Imagine this. You’ve finally done it. After devoting decades of your life to studying and training, you’re a practicing physician. You love what you do, you’re making a difference and you’re earning a good living. And then it happens. You’re suddenly unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury. This scenario is more plausible than you might think. … Read More

Sept. 24 event offers education on collection of sexual assault evidence

08/21/2013

As a result of Senate Bill 1191, starting Sept. 1 all Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. On Sept. 24, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will sponsor “Rape Kit Responsibility: The impact of Senate Bill 1191” from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. … Read More

New trustee award named in honor of Kerney Laday, Sr.

08/19/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the creation of a new trustee award to be presented for the first time at the Annual Awards Luncheon, October 24 at Arlington Convention Center. The award will be named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. He was chair … Read More

Jessica Rangel O’Neal named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year

08/16/2013

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Jessica Rangel O’Neal, vice president of operations of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, was chosen as the 2013 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful North Texas professionals who display the impressive abilities of future healthcare leaders. “Jessica Rangel O’Neal has been a skillful and productive executive at her hospital,” … Read More