Guiding principles for a bipartisan bill

02/15/2017

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council We continue to hear sporadic news from Washington, D.C. regarding the Affordable Care Act. “Repeal and Replace,” “Repeal and Restore,” “Repeal and Repair,” “Don’t End but Mend” – the slogans are many. Hopefully, our country’s leadership will garner bipartisan support to craft a fair and equitable bill to help all American … Read More

Experts discuss the future of healthcare at UT Dallas event

02/06/2017

Great discussion this morning on “Healthcare Policy in the Trump Administration” in the Davidson Auditorium at The University of Texas Dallas, hosted by the school’s Naveen Jindal School of Management. A full house turned out for the informative seminar, highlighted by a panel discussion including Dr. Michael Burgess of the Texas U.S. House of Representatives; Dr. Stephen Mansfield, president/CEO of … Read More

DFWHC adds its name in letters to President and Congress

01/30/2017

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love worked with the American Hospital Association last week and signed letters mailed to President Donald Trump and members of Congress on Jan. 27. The letters were signed by 72 U.S. hospital associations and councils to include the Texas Hospital Association, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Louisiana Hospital Association and New Mexico Hospital Association. The letters … Read More

UT Dallas to host “Healthcare Policy in the Trump Administration” on Feb. 6

01/12/2017

The University of Texas Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management will host the educational event “Healthcare Policy in the Trump Administration” on February 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Davidson Auditorium. Co-sponsored by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, the seminar will be highlighted by a panel discussion to include Dr. Michael Burgess of the Texas U.S. House … Read More

Trump has everyone talking – Love interviewed by KERA on ACA future

01/12/2017

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love was interviewed by KERA News reporter Lauren Silverman for her story posted yesterday titled “What Trump’s Administration Could Mean for Health Care Coverage and Cost in Texas.” With President-Elect Donald Trump soon to take office, changes are expected to take place for the Affordable Care Act which could potentially impact 1.3 million Texas … Read More

Constant State of Evolution

01/11/2017

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council As we review the rapidly changing landscape of the healthcare delivery system, four major topics are emerging. First, the discussion to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This really involves a series of sprints rather than a marathon. President-Elect Donald Trump could use executive orders to stop the enforcement … Read More

DFWHC’s Love discusses the potential of ACA repeal on NBC

01/05/2017

DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love offered his comments for NBCDFW-TV this morning on the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. With Republican law makers holding strong to the “Repeal and Replace” message, Reporter Courtney Gilmore visited the DFWHC offices yesterday to discuss what such a stance could mean for North Texas healthcare. “4.5 million Texans, approximately … Read More

Let’s swim in circles for the new year

12/22/2016

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council While looking out of the window of my office in Las Colinas during the cold weather the past two weeks, I noticed ducks swimming in very tight circles on the pond adjacent to our office building. Somewhat intrigued by this odd behavior, I went online for research about this activity. The explanations … Read More

We must all work together

12/06/2016

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council Margaret Chase Smith once said, “Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” The 85th Texas Legislative Session begins Jan. 10, 2017. We thank our state leaders for their public service and their dedication … Read More

D Healthcare story details Trump effect with comments from DFWHC’s Love

11/10/2016

In a story in this morning’s D Healthcare Daily detailing the future of the Affordable Care Act following Donald Trump’s presidential victory in Tuesday’s election, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love offered his comments. “Throughout the primary and the race for president, Trump repeatedly vowed to repeal and replace Obamacare,” according to the story. “I’ve been in healthcare since … Read More