Stephen Love’s future DFWHC retirement in 2027 profiled in D Magazine

06/03/2026

Great article on DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love was posted on June 1 in D Magazine. Penned by Layten Praytor, the story was inspired by Love’s retirement set for the end of 2027. “After over 50 years in healthcare leadership, Love will step away from the DFW Hospital Council at the end of 2027,” the article stated. “Though … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” has been posted online!

05/29/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” originally broadcast on May 28 has been posted online. Speakers included Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few weeks, how will hospitals manage international patients? … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” in two days!

05/26/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” is in two days this Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” in two weeks!

05/14/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” is in two weeks on Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few … Read More

DFWHC and BDM webinar “International Patients During the World Cup” set for May 28

04/29/2026

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and BDM International will host the webinar “International Patients During the World Cup: Registration and Collection” on Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CDT. Speakers will include Jennifer Powers-Johnson, Vice President of BDM International; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. With the World Cup arriving in North Texas in a few weeks, … Read More

Health & Human Services Director visits DFWHC offices

04/27/2026

Erin Tawney, the regional director of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), paid a visit to the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) offices last Thursday to visit with President/CEO Stephen Love. The opportunity was a “meet and greet” between the two healthcare executives. “We were thrilled to meet with Erin Tawney,” Love said. “We discussed ways that our … Read More

North Texas hospitals meet at DFWHC offices for intro with new HHS Deputy Director

02/20/2026

North Texas hospital representatives met at the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) offices yesterday for an introduction to Michael Boes, the new Deputy Director for the DFW region of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “We had an excellent meeting with Michael Boes,” said Stephen Love, president/CEO of DFWHC. “Many of our member hospitals participated in a very … Read More

DFWHC hosts 77th Annual Awards Luncheon in Arlington

10/29/2025

More than 700 attendees turned out for the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 77th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event served as an opportunity for North Texas hospitals to honor residents and executives who have dedicated their lives to improving healthcare in the community. The Honorable Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. … Read More

DFWHC’s former President/CEO John Gavras has passed away

09/16/2025

It was with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of John Gavras, the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) former President/CEO. He was 84 years old. John joined DFWHC in 1976. At the time, the organization was known as the Dallas Hospital Council, an institution dating back to 1948. In 1978 at a press conference at the Fort Worth … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render webinar “Restrictive Covenants” has been posted online!

09/11/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render webinar “TEXAS LAW: New Limits on Restrictive Covenants in Healthcare” originally broadcast on September 10 has been posted online. Speakers included Robin Sheridan, a Milwaukee Attorney for Hall Render; Keith Dugger, a Dallas Attorney for Hall Render; and Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC. Chapter 15 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code … Read More