DFWHC President/CEO to interview author Lee Hilling

08/31/2016

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love is set to interview nationally known author Lee Hilling during the book launch of his latest work “A Place of Miracles: The Story of a Children’s Hospital in Kabul and the People Whose Lives Have Been Changed by It.” The event is hosted by the Aga Khan Council of Central United States and … Read More

Hot Topic educational meeting set for Sept. 29

08/29/2016

The DFW Hospital Council will be hosting a complimentary “Hot Topic” educational meeting on Thursday, September 29 at the Las Colinas Country Club in Irving from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A panel of experts will lead the event “Every Cent Counts: Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement.” Topics will include: • S-10 update; • 340B update; • Medicare Appeals; • Provider-based … Read More

Scores create déjà vu

08/25/2016

Blog by W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council During my high school years, I worked after school at a local grocery store. I remember the confusion of customers when looking at grades given to fresh fruits and vegetables by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The top grade of apples was U.S. Extra Fancy, oranges was U.S. Fancy and potatoes … Read More

Throwback Thursday – John Gavras steps down in 2007

08/25/2016

Throwback Thursday to 2007 when John Gavras (right), stepped down from his post of 33 years as president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC). W. Stephen Love became DFWHC’s new leader and is shown here with John on stage at the 2007 Annual Awards Luncheon during a symbolic changing of the guard.

Healthcare Realignment: The Brave New World set for Oct. 5

08/22/2016

Co-sponsoring with the DFW Hospital Council, the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management will be hosting the educational event “Healthcare Realignment: The Brave New World” on Wednesday, October 5 in the Davidson Auditorium on the UT Dallas campus. Guest panelists will include Dr. Jeffrey Canose, COO, Texas Health Resources; Dr. Jim Walton, President/CEO, Genesis Physicians Group; and Dr. Paul … Read More

DFWHC’s Summer Interlocutor now available

08/19/2016

The summer edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s newsletter Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below for the latest news on our upcoming 68th Annual Awards Luncheon. You will also find a recap of the Foundation’s Patient Safety Summit, information on preparing for a live shooter situation and, courtesy of GroupOne, a feature story on a “Professional Plaintiff” who … Read More

Levi H. Davis to receive Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee Award

08/18/2016

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Levi H. Davis will receive the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award to be presented at its 68th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. The award was named in memory of Kerney Laday, Sr., who served on the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees for 10 years. … Read More

Clint Abernathy named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year

08/18/2016

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Clint Abernathy, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, was chosen as the 2016 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the impressive abilities of future North Texas healthcare leaders. “Clint Abernathy is well known in the healthcare community for his excellent leadership and future … Read More

Throwback Thursday – Margaret Thatcher at 1997 luncheon

08/11/2016

Dubbed “The Iron Lady,” Margaret Thatcher served as keynote speaker of the DFW Hospital Council’s 1997 Annual Awards Luncheon. More than 1,600 attendees turned out for the event held at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas. At the podium, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom receives a standing ovation following her speech. Also in the photograph (l to r) … Read More

Full house turns out for this morning’s Speed Networking

08/11/2016

A full house turned out for this morning’s Speed Networking event hosted by the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. A fun opportunity to meet and greet healthcare executives, the event was attended by representatives of UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Health System, Best Receivables Management, Maxim Healthcare Services, PediaPlex, iCare, Max Maxwell … Read More