A loaded lineup of guest speakers highlighted yesterday’s “The Human Side of Health Care”

04/13/2020

Episode 15 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. It was a loaded lineup with guests from the YMCA, Texas Health Resources and Children’s Health, with a community report on COVID-19. Guests included: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA; • Hazel Thomas, director … Read More

Guests from YMCA, Texas Health and Children’s Health to highlight Sunday’s “Human Side of Health Care”

04/10/2020

We have a loaded lineup on Sunday’s edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care.” The broadcast will air on KRLD 1080 AM at 1:00 p.m. CST. Guests will include: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA; • Hazel Thomas, director of Pastoral Care at Texas Health Resources; • and Dr. … Read More

ACHE of NTX to host April 23 webinar on COVID-19 healthcare policy

04/09/2020

The ACHE of North Texas will host the educational webinar “COVID-19: A Rapidly Changing Dynamic for Healthcare Policy & Management” on Thursday, April 23 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Agenda includes: • 12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: Telehealth: A Fast and Furious Update Christine Kailish, President/CEO, Brittain Kalish Group, LLC • 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.: COVID-19: The Truth Dr. Nikhil … Read More

New date set for DFWHC Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon

04/08/2020

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation has set Sept. 16 as the rescheduled date for its 24th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon at Hurst Conference Center. The luncheon honoring North Texas hospital employees, originally set for April 23, had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Attendees who already purchased tables and tickets will be honored for the rescheduled … Read More

Health Catalyst to host April 8 webinar on “COVID-19 Capacity Planning”

04/07/2020

Health Catalyst, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting the educational webinar “COVID-19 Capacity Planning Tool Live Demo and Q&A Session” on April 8 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. COVID-19 has created unprecedented strain on hospital capacity and resources. We are in uncharted territory. In an attempt to help healthcare systems weather the storm, Health Catalyst has … Read More

Hall Render to host April 8 webinar on “Health Care Relief Fund”

04/07/2020

Hall Render, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting the educational webinar “Accelerated Payments and the $100 Billion Health Care Relief Fund: Financial Strategies for Providers and Suppliers” on April 8 at 12:00 noon CDT. The massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) signed into law March 27, 2020 includes $100 … Read More

Nursing during a crisis and COVID-19 update highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

04/06/2020

Episode 14 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. An extensive community report on COVID-19 and nursing during a time of crisis were detailed during the program. Guests included: • Caryn Paulos, Faith Community Nursing Program Director of Texas Health Resources. DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and … Read More

Mercer conducts national poll detailing COVID-19 preparation in hospitals

04/01/2020

A national poll conducted last week by Mercer revealed more than 75 percent of the participating hospitals are shifting registered nurses from other areas of the facility to deal with the surge of patients from the coronavirus (COVID-19). An Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC), Mercer plans to conduct weekly polls to provide information to the health care … Read More

Hall Render to host webinar on COVID-19 telemedicine today

03/31/2020

Hall Render, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting the educational webinar “Navigating the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 State of Emergency” today at 1:00 p.m. EDT. As part of the emergency measures to address COVID-19, all levels of government are encouraging the use of telemedicine technology. The primary goal is to reduce the risk … Read More

Extended COVID-19 report highlights “The Human Side of Health Care”

03/30/2020

Episode 13 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. An extensive community report on COVID-19 and hospital expansion were detailed during the program. Guests included: • Brett Lee, president of Texas Health Frisco. DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller provided the extended COVID-19 report. … Read More