Insure Health, Insure Texas!

11/19/2015

With open enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace having kicked off November 1, the DFW Hospital Council would like to recommend one of the easiest and most user-friendly sites at http://insurehealthtx.org/. “Insure Health, Insure Texas” is a campaign spearheaded by the Texas Hospital Association and implemented by hospitals with the goal of increasing the number of eligible but currently uninsured … Read More

Shrake details fraud prevention at DFWHC meeting

11/19/2015

DFWHC’s complimentary educational event “Fraud Prevention and Protection” was held this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Sponsored by Global Edge, Kevin Shrake of MDR served as the main speaker. His topics included Spend Recovery, Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessments, Vendor Master File, Sanction Lists and Fraudulent Acts. Shrake has been working in healthcare for 35 years, serving as … Read More

Just two days until DFWHC’s “Fraud Prevention” meeting

11/17/2015

Just two days until DFWHC’s complimentary breakfast meeting on Nov. 19 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Fraud Prevention and Protection” sponsored by Global Edge. Topics will include Spend Recovery, Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessments, Vendor Master File, Sanction Lists, Fraudulent Acts followed by a Q&A. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. You can register here.

Obamacare in Texas – Love quoted in Schnurman column

11/17/2015

In the latest Dallas Morning News column by Mitchell Schnurman, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love is quoted when discussing Texas healthcare “politics.” According to Schnurman, “Texas, with 5 million uninsured, could add a jolt to the ACA numbers, but only if leaders can solve the politics and economics.” Check out the story here.

DFWHC’s “Fraud Prevention” meeting set for next Thursday

11/13/2015

You’re invited to a complimentary breakfast meeting on Nov. 19, 2015 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Fraud Prevention and Protection” sponsored by Global Edge. Topics to include: Spend Recovery, Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessments, Vendor Master File, Sanction Lists, Fraudulent Acts and Q&A. Target Audience: Supply Chain Executives, Compliance Officers, CEOs, CFOs. Ask yourself: • Is … Read More

ACHE to host Susan Dentzer at Nov. 5 meeting

11/04/2015

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of North Texas will host Susan Dentzer during its membership meeting tomorrow evening at the Joule Hotel in Dallas. Registration and reception begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and presentations from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. One of the nation’s most respected healthcare journalists, Dentzer is an on-air analyst for PBS … Read More

DFWHC’s Awards Luncheon honors healthcare heroes

10/30/2015

The DFW Hospital Council would like to thank all sponsors and attendees who participated in yesterday’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. More than 50 chairs of member hospital boards were honored on stage. Dr. Merlyn Sayers was presented the Distinguished Health Service Award. James Mendez of Kindred Hospital Dallas was the recipient of the Young Healthcare … Read More

Nov. 19 – Supply Chain Risk Management – Hot Topic Meeting!

10/23/2015

You’re invited to a complimentary breakfast meeting, November 19 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Supply Chain Risk Management” sponsored by Global Edge. From vendor master file clean-up to supplier on-boarding and business authentication, to regulatory compliance checks and auditing tools, Global Edge optimizes enterprise-wide supply chain efficiency, consistency and operational savings. Topics to include: Spend … Read More

The history of the Kerney Laday, Sr. Award

10/21/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will present David Biegler with the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award during its 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. The chair of Children’s Health System of Texas Board of Directors, Biegler’s association with Children’s Health began in 1987 when he was appointed to the board of … Read More

Tickets still available to Oct. 29 Luncheon

10/19/2015

It’s just 10 days until the DFW Hospital Council’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. We hope you can join us for this great opportunity to honor North Texas healthcare excellence. Dr. Merlyn Sayers of Carter BloodCare will receive this year’s Distinguished Health Service Award. The Young Healthcare Executive of the Year will be presented … Read More