Lone Star HFMA to host “White Coats and Numbers” on Nov. 1

10/17/2019

The Lone Star Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) will be hosting the morning educational event “White Coats and Numbers” on November 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon on the 17th floor at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Speakers will include: • Don Taylor, professor at University of Texas at Dallas and president/CEO of American University … Read More

ACHE to host “Cocktails with the Chiefs” on Oct. 22

10/16/2019

The ACHE of North Texas will host a Fort Worth edition of “Cocktails with the Chiefs” on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Reata Restaurant. Don’t miss a loaded lineup to include Michael Sanborn, chief executive officer of Baylor Scott & White Health All Saints, moderating a panel to include: • Jenny Beuerlein, chief executive … Read More

DFWHC to host “By Demand” webinar detailing “Surprise Billing and Transparency” on Thursday

10/14/2019

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will host the complimentary educational webinar “Surprise Billing and Transparency Mandates: What they might mean for providers” this Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This “hot topic by demand” webinar was requested by area providers. With at least 25 states implementing measures and Congress now pursuing a legislative fix to address surprise billing, potential … Read More

Foundation to host complimentary “Opioid Management” summit on Nov. 13

10/11/2019

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the complimentary educational event “Opioid Management: A Path for the Future” on November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon in Frisco at the new Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Topics will detail the U.S. opioid epidemic and what strategies are being employed to ensure patients and communities are better served. Speakers will … Read More

DFWHC staff hosts “Football Friday,” on a Thursday!

10/10/2019

In preparation for the big Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns football game at the State Fair in Dallas this Saturday, staff members of DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC), the DFWHC Foundation and GroupOne Background Screening held its annual “Football Friday” barbecue lunch at its offices. Now, you may ask why is “Football Friday” on a Thursday? And, that’s a valid question. … Read More

DFWHC hosts 71st Annual Awards Luncheon

10/09/2019

Before a near sold-out audience yesterday at the Irving Convention Center, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its 71st Annual Awards Luncheon before 700-plus attendees. Recipients included Andy Stern of Medical City Healthcare and AMN Healthcare with the Distinguished Health Service Award; Kyle Armstrong of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney as the Young Healthcare Executive of the … Read More

Sponsors announced for Oct. 8 Annual Awards Luncheon

10/01/2019

The sponsors are set for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 71st Annual Awards Luncheon in one week on October 8 at the Irving Convention Center (new location!). Hall Render and CampbellWilson, LLP will serve as top Platinum Sponsors of the luncheon this year. Hall Render is the nation’s largest health care-focused law firm distinguished by its attorneys’ extensive knowledge and … Read More

Cancer Support Community NTX – Opening eyes about survivorship

09/27/2019

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by Associate Members. The following was provided by Cancer Support Community North Texas. By Mirchelle Louis, LCSW, CEO, Cancer Support Community North Texas Great news! More people are surviving cancer than ever before. In fact, according to the latest American Cancer Society stats, there will be roughly 1.25 million survivors in Texas by … Read More

Bryan’s House – Building innovative pathways to inclusion

09/26/2019

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by Associate Members. The following was provided by Bryan’s House. Over the past 30 years, Bryan’s House has served more than 23,000 children in the community. Founded in 1988 to serve children with HIV/AIDS, Bryan’s House has relaunched to include a continuum of medically-managed care, early childhood education for medically fragile children, in … Read More

Jennifer Miff named new president of DFWHC Foundation

09/25/2019

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Jennifer Miff has been named the new President of the DFWHC Foundation. Miff will replace Kristin Tesmer, the long-time former president of the DFWHC Foundation who stepped down in September to join Dallas Medical Resources. Miff has extensive experience leading data analytics to drive growth and organizational improvement. She has led … Read More