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I once worked for a company in Georgia that owned hospitals across the United States. Executives provided employees a gift certificate for a free Thanksgiving turkey at the grocery store Piggly Wiggly. A nice gesture, but employees in California and Colorado had never heard of the chain since no branches were within their states. So, while hundreds of employees had … Read More

An author once said, “You may only be one person to the world, but you may also be the world to one person.” This insightful statement underscores every person’s responsibility to family, friends and co-workers. Healthcare leaders have a fortunate sphere of influence touching many patients and young people. Our actions and personal health habits could serve as the accepted … Read More

Last week Tom Suehs, Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), revised his numbers regarding the costs associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). His new estimates are approximately $16 billion from 2014 – 2023. This represents an $11 billion reduction from his previous projection. In fairness to HHSC, the ACA has many moving parts … Read More

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of the Patient Safety and Affordable Care Act the morning of June 28, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s President and CEO Steve Love offered his insight for Ch. 8, WFAA-TV and Ch. 4, Fox News. Love was interviewed by Janet St. James, WFAA’s health and medical issues reporter, for her segment detailing decision ramifications … Read More

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

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