DFW Business Group on Health, a non-profit coalition of DFW area employers, co-announced with Leapfrog Group today the release of the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for North Texas hospitals. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit representing hundreds of the nation’s most influential employers and purchasers of health care, driven by DFW Business Group on Health. CLICK HERE to learn more.
During the height of the COVIID pandemic, cancer screenings and treatment of all types of cancer fell significantly. The reasons are plentiful: Many treatment centers were closed, healthcare staff were reallocated to address COVID-related needs, and many people were simply afraid to visit their doctor and imaging or treatment centers. Thankfully, the number of cancer screenings are rebounding as the pandemic abates, but so is the likelihood of progression to greater severity of undetected and untreated cancers, worse outcomes, and much higher costs. With this in mind, DFWBGH has launched an Employer Demonstration Project to study the impact of delayed…
DFWBGH employers say that cancer is one of their most costly and prevalent conditions covered in company-sponsored health plans. That’s why many employers offer and encourage preventive cancer screenings to detect early stages and forestall progression to more severe and costlier cases. Unfortunately, COVID has had a dramatic impact on the number of cancer screenings and diagnoses, particularly those that require visits to clinics or imaging centers, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and lung screenings. During the height of the pandemic (April 2020) screenings for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer dropped dramatically (85%, 75% and 56%, respectively) compared with 2019, mainly…
The nation’s most influential employers have weighed in about this year’s top hospitals. The Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health is the local leader in ranking the hospitals, and 17 hospitals received top marks. Meanwhile, 27 hospitals received a “C” or below.....Read More.
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit representing hundreds of the nation’s most influential employers and purchasers of health care, and driven in north Texas by the DFW Business Group on Health (DFWBGH), announced fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades....Read More.
As the days get shorter and the temperatures cool down, our Fall schedule is heating up. Here’s the line-up of Fall programs, projects, resources, and engagement opportunities available to DFWBGH members in November and December: DFWBGH Corporate Benefits Forum (virtual): Nov 16, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, for DFWBGH Corporate Members. ...Read More
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The Voter's Guide to Healthcare Omni Park West Dallas 1590 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75234 Registration begins at 11:30 AM Lunch service and opening remarks begin at 12:00 PM Program begins at 12:15 PM Speaker: Den Bishop, President, Holmes Murphy Why has healthcare become so political? Can’t we just get the government out of healthcare? Can’t the government just give us all free healthcare? Everyone seems to have an opinion on the government’s role in healthcare, join DFWBGH and Holmes Murphy President Den Bishop to learn more about the US Healthcare Ecosystem, ACA issues, Price Discrimination, Payment Reform…
Upcoming General Membership Luncheon - The Role of Genetic Testing in Benefits Strategies January 22, 2019 — Omni Park West Dallas 1590 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75234 Registration begins at 11:30 AM Lunch service and opening remarks begin at 12:00 PM Program begins at 12:15 PM Moderator: Neal Mills, M.D., Medical Director, Aon Speakers: Lily Servais, MS, LCGC, Head of Field Genetics, Senior Genetic Counselor, Color, Employer : Robert DiFabio, Director North America Benefits, Waters Corporation
Empowered Employers-A Driving Force for Change September 5, 2018 — Omni Park West Dallas 1590 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75234 Registration begins at 11:30 AM Lunch service and opening remarks begin at 12:00 PM Program begins at 12:15 PM Employers across the country are buying healthcare in new ways to improve access, quality and affordability. Working through their health plans or contracting directly, they are demanding evidence-based care, price transparency, and accountability from healthcare providers, plans, PBMs and vendors. At our September 5th Luncheon Program, Suzanne Delbanco, executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, will share how employers are pushing for reforms…
TBGH/DFWBGH 14th Annual Forum - Game of Benefits November 28, 2018 — Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039 We are excited to celebrate the 14th Anniversary of our Annual Benefits Forum on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Irving Convention Center. The Forum provides valuable opportunities to learn new ideas, evidence-based solutions and best practices that can help employers purchase high value healthcare, improve employees’ overall health and well-being, reduce their health risks and manage chronic conditions more effectively, while controlling healthcare costs. Visit Forum Website Register Now
June 5, 2018 — Omni Park West Dallas 1590 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75234 Registration begins at 11:30 AM Lunch service and opening remarks begin at 12:00 PM Program begins at 12:15 PM Many employees have little training in health literacy. Understanding the language of healthcare is like building the Tower of Babel and navigating the healthcare system is akin to finding the way through the Hampton Court maze. The consequences of both can have a life or death impact on the lives of your employees. What role can employers play to mitigate the consequences of low health literacy?…