DFWHC announces 2025 Young Healthcare and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee recipients

08/21/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the 2025 recipients of its Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year awards. Christina Mathis, CEO at Medical City Las Colinas, has been named this year’s Young Healthcare honoree while John P. Boswell of Cook Children’s Medical Center will be the Kerney Laday, Sr. awardee. The … Read More

DFWHC announces 2025 Distinguished Health Service Award recipient

08/12/2025

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today the Honorable Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. will be the 2025 recipient of its Distinguished Health Service Award, an honor dating back to 1948. The award will be presented during DFWHC’s 77th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 24 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center. Olson has demonstrated a long commitment to a host of … Read More

North Texas hospital employees awarded during April 24 Luncheon

04/25/2025

A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 27th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon was held April 24 at the Hurst Conference Center. More than 700 attendees turned out to honor 150-plus nominees and 14 award recipients from health systems across the region. “We hope this day was an inspiring one for … Read More

DFWHC hosts behavioral health presentation at monthly board meeting

03/14/2025

It was a combination of business and education today during the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Board Meeting at its headquarters in Irving/Las Colinas. The agenda included the presentation, “DFW Metroplex Pediatric Psychiatric Resources” provided by representatives from Children’s Health, Cook Children’s and Scottish Rite for Children. “It was a great presentation today and our board members were so appreciative of … Read More

Love’s latest blog posted in D Healthcare

11/21/2024

Discussing “same-site neutral payments,” DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love posted his latest blog in D Healthcare this morning. “Cherry-picking an outpatient procedure and then stating that the same price should be paid regardless of location completely ignores the added costs that acute care hospitals incur when being full-service providers,” Love wrote in his blog. “The proposed same site-neutral policy … Read More

DFWHC’s Stephen Love provides counterpoint to “Hospital Consolidation” in D CEO Healthcare post

10/18/2023

DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love penned a story this week in D CEO Healthcare providing a counterpoint to hospital consolidation. In the post titled “The Other Side of the Hospital Consolidation Story,” Love stated that recent articles citing hospitals as the main driver of escalating healthcare expenses were not entirely accurate. “According to the American Medical Association, hospitals … Read More

DFWHC to participate in national diversity program

08/08/2023

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced this week it was participating in The Center for Health Affairs and Metropolitan Association Purchasing Services (CHAMPS), a nationwide group purchasing organization (GPO) that emphasizes minority-owned, veteran-owned and women-owned businesses. A file detailing regional and national businesses was distributed to hospital members this week. “For several decades, DFWHC has worked with state hospital … Read More

DFWHC’s Stephen Love discusses local heat wave on KRLD 1080

07/21/2023

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love discussed the dangers of the North Texas heat wave and how it pertains to local hospitals during an interview yesterday with David Rankin and Kristin Diaz on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD. “Hospitals are always prepared for some kind of mass-casualty event. They are also prepared for a surge. I wouldn’t say there’s a surge, but … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render breakfast event attracts 40-plus at Scottish Rite in Dallas

04/13/2023

More than 40 attendees turned out this morning for the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render in-person discussion “Can Hospitals Actually Make Money in Value-Based Care?” at Scottish Rite for Children Hospital in Dallas. Jim Burke, Principal Advisor, Strategic and Financial Consulting at Hall Render Advisory Services, served as the keynote speaker with DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love moderating the … Read More

DFWHC and Hall Render live event “Can Hospitals Actually Make Money in Value-Based Care?” in just two days!

04/11/2023

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and a national expert from Hall Render will co-host the in-person discussion “Can Hospitals Actually Make Money in Value-Based Care?” in just two days on Thursday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., CDT at Scottish Rite for Children Hospital in Dallas. The presentation will be in the main auditorium on your immediate left … Read More