Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # DFWBGH Innovative Quality Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dfwbgh.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Join the Employers Leading on Early Kidney Care](https://dfwbgh.org/join-the-employers-leading-on-early-kidney-care/) - Join the Employers Leading on Early Kidney Care A resource from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions & American Kidney Fund November 24th, 2025 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of working-age adults and is a growing driver of health care costs and productivity loss for employers. The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, - [Ending the HIV Epidemic: Employer Strategies for Impact and Support](https://dfwbgh.org/ending-the-hiv-epidemic-employer-strategies-for-impact-and-support/) - Ending the HIV Epidemic: Employer Strategies for Impact and Support 2025 Workshop Series & Recommendations November 29th, 2025 Prepared by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH), in partnership with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, participated in a 2025 multi-coalition workshop series focused on accelerating employer-driven - [DFW Business Group on Health Receives 2025 Member Leadership Award](https://dfwbgh.org/dfw-business-group-on-health-receives-2025-member-leadership-award/) - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser CoalitionsProject Release & Recognition SummaryNovember 11, 2025 Prepared by Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH) Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH) has been honored with the 2025 Member Leadership Award from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. This recognition highlights DFWBGH’s sustained leadership, strategic employer education efforts, - [2025 Employer Vaccination Initiative: The Power of Prevention](https://dfwbgh.org/2025-employer-vaccination-initiative-the-power-of-prevention/) - Project Report & White PaperOctober 15, 2025Prepared by Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH) Executive SummaryDallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH), a coalition of 55 DFW-area employers, conducted a VAX educational project to assess employers’ vaccination (VAX) strategies and the role VAX play in employers’ overall preventive health efforts. The project was supported - [Leapfrog Maternity Care Quality Brief](https://dfwbgh.org/leapfrog-maternity-care-quality-brief/) - Deciding which hospitals to include in a health plan is an increasingly important quality of care and cost decision for organizations. For employers (and employees) a critical resource for determining preferred hospitals is the Hospital Survey by The Leapfrog Group. The survey generates a “report card” on hospital performance, safety standards, and outcomes using objective - [News, Projects, and Resources](https://dfwbgh.org/whats-new-at-dfwbgh/) - We’ve been quite busy at DFWBGH on multiple fronts, and we want to update you on coming Programs, Special Projects, Membership News, and other useful resources. CLICK HERE to learn more! Ending the HIV Epidemic: Employer Strategies for Impact and SupportNovember 29, 2025Ending the HIV Epidemic: Employer Strategies for Impact and Support 2025 Workshop Series - [PDT Learning Collaborative: DFWBGH Employer Key Takeaways](https://dfwbgh.org/pdt-learning-collaborative-dfwbgh-employer-key-takeaways/) - Published on November 14, 2023 PDT Learning Collaborative: DFWBGH Employer Key Takeaways CLICK HERE for the Full Report: DFWBGH PDT Project Report (11-14-23) - [Prescription Digital Therapeutics: A Playbook for Employers](https://dfwbgh.org/prescription-digital-therapeutics-a-playbook-for-employers/) - Published on September 13, 2023 Prescription Digital Therapeutics: A Playbook for Employers CLICK HERE for the Full Report: National Alliance_PDT-Playbook (9-13-23) - [The Role of Vaccinations to Support Immune Fitness and Protect the Bottom Line](https://dfwbgh.org/the-role-of-vaccinations-to-support-immune-fitness-and-protect-the-bottom-line/) - Published on March 7, 2024 Summary Report for DFWBGH Employer Demonstration Project: The Role of Vaccinations to Support Immune Fitness and Protect the Bottom Line CLICK HERE for the Full Report: DFWBGH VAX Project Report (3-6-24) - [Equity in Mental Health Learning Action Collaborative](https://dfwbgh.org/equity-in-mental-health-learning-action-collaborative/) - Published on December 7, 2023 DFWBGH Summary Report Q&A: Equity in Mental Health Learning Action Collaborative CLICK HERE for the Full Report: DFWBGH Equity in Mental Health Project Report(12-7-23) - [Mitigating the Impact of Delayed Cancer Care: Employer Demonstration Project Case Study & Report](https://dfwbgh.org/mitigating-the-impact-of-delayed-cancer-care-employer-demonstration-project-case-study-report/) - Published on August 18, 2022 CLICK HERE for the Full Report: DFWBGH Delayed Cancer Care Project Report (08.18.22) Report Title: Mitigating the Impact of Delayed Cancer Care: Employer Demonstration Project Case Study & Report - [The Power of Prevention to Protect Your Bottom Line: VAX and Immune Fitness](https://dfwbgh.org/the-power-of-prevention-to-protect-your-bottom-line-vax-and-immune-fitness/) - The Power of Prevention to Protect Your Bottom Line: VAX and Immune Fitness Presented by: Marianne Fazen, PhD CLICK HERE for the Full Report: DFWBGH Power of Prevention-VAX &Screenings (3-6-24) - [Addressing Obesity through Holistic Design for Affordability and Sustainability - Cobranded by National Alliance & DFWBGH](https://dfwbgh.org/addressing-obesity-through-holistic-design-for-affordability-and-sustainability/) - Obesity is a complex and multifaceted chronic disease, affecting more than 40% of the US population and linked to more than 220 conditions, including cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and certain cancers. Recognizing that most employers are committed to a whole person health approach for employees and their families that includes the optimization of healthcare - [DFW Business Group on Health Announces New Officers and Directors](https://dfwbgh.org/dfw-business-group-on-health-announces-new-officers-and-directors/) - The Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH), a non-profit coalition of DFW area employers and health services organizations, announces the election of new Officers and Committee Chairs. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [National Alliance Prescription Digital Therapeutics Playbook for Employers](https://dfwbgh.org/national-alliance-prescription-digital-therapeutics-playbook-for-employers/) - CLICK HERE to learn more about the National Alliance Prescription Digital Therapeutics Playbook for Employers. - [National Alliance High Cost Claims Roundtables Report](https://dfwbgh.org/national-alliance-high-cost-claims-roundtables-report/) - Because high cost claims are a top concern of many employers, DFWBGH hosted an Employer High-Cost Claims Roundtable Discussion last November, sponsored by the National Alliance. DFWBGH Roundtable participants included: Cities of Euless, Fort Worth, and Plano, Fluor Corp, Team Car/Jiffy Lube, and Sabre. The Roundtable discussions focused on challenges, affordability, and management strategies for - [Accentcare is Hiring](https://dfwbgh.org/accentcare-is-hiring/) - Links for the job postings for within the Accentcare team is below. Senior Director - Benefits & Retirement Manager Benefits Delivery Benefits Analyst - [7-Eleven Hiring HR Positions](https://dfwbgh.org/7-eleven-hiring-hr-positions/) - Links for the job postings for within the 7-Eleven Benefits and Total Rewards team is below. Benefits Coordinator Benefits Analyst - [Depression Advisory Group Employer Members](https://dfwbgh.org/lsdc-new-blog-post/) - DFWBGH Employers: Michelle Brookes, Southwest Airlines Andrea Cockrell, City of Plano Michelle Gifford, City of Plano Angela Martin-Terry, Mary Kay, Inc. Alice McAbee, Amentum Rebecca McNeal, Neiman Marcus Group Kari Jo Zika, DFW Airport Board - [Self-assessment of organizational readiness to embrace a culture of mental wellness](https://dfwbgh.org/self-assessment-of-organizational-readiness-to-embrace-a-culture-of-mental-wellness/) - Here’s an interesting self-assessment of organizational readiness to embrace a culture of mental wellness from Northeast Business Group on Health: CLICK HERE to learn more. - [Fair Health - Telehealth South Tracker, October 2022](https://dfwbgh.org/fair-health-telehealth-south-tracker-october-2022/) - Here’s the Latest Fair Health - Telehealth South Tracker, October 2022. One diagnosis remains in the top spot by almost 56%. Can you guess the diagnosis? CLICK HERE to learn more. - [The Promise of Biosimilars Workshop Report](https://dfwbgh.org/the-promise-of-biosimilars-workshop-report/) - Strategies to reduce drug spend, improve healthcare access, and achieve better value....Check here to access the Report. - [DFWBGH is proud to lead Leapfrog Group’s regional effort since 2002 to improve patient safety and care quality among hospitals in North Texas.](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-is-proud-to-lead-leapfrog-groups-regional-effort-since-2002-to-improve-patient-safety-and-care-quality-among-hospitals-in-north-texas/) - TOGETHER WE MADE A DIFFERENCE DFWBGH is proud to lead Leapfrog Group’s regional effort since 2002 to improve patient safety and care quality among hospitals in North Texas. We’re pleased to share the 2022 Leapfrog Annual Report. This report highlights the dramatic advances in patient safety in hospitals across the country, with thanks to our - [DFWBGH-Leapfrog 2022 Fall Hospital Safety Grade Press Release](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-leapfrog-2022-fall-hospital-safety-grade-press-release/) - Marking the 10th Anniversary: DFW Business Group on Health Announces Fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for North Texas. Click Here to Learn More. - [DFWBGH Releases New Findings and Employer Actions to Address Cancer Care Delayed During the Pandemic](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-releases-new-findings-and-employer-actions-to-address-cancer-care-delayed-during-the-pandemic/) - DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX – November 16, 2022 – The DFW Business Group on Health (DFWBGH) has released its “Mitigating the Impact of Delayed Cancer Care Report,” featuring two employer case studies of City of Plano and Oncor Electric Company. The complementary “Employer Timely Cancer Care Toolkit” turns the report’s discoveries into actionable steps to support - [Texas employers band together to combat high health costs](https://dfwbgh.org/texas-employers-band-together-to-combat-high-health-costs/) - Texas employers band together to combat high health costs. Since 1999, workers’ contributions for family health premiums have increased 300%, nearly triple the gain in pay. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [What's New at DFWBGH](https://dfwbgh.org/whats-new-at-dfwbgh-2/) - We hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather, with cooler temperatures and colorful turning leaves. Here’s some important information about what’s going on this season at DFWBGH. CLICK HERE to learn more! - [DFWBGH Lone Star Depression Challenge Project – Summer 2022 Progress Report](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-lone-star-depression-challenge-project-summer-2022-progress-report/) - Great progress on the LSDC Project to-date! DFWBGH created and launched a LSDC webpage, initiated routine social media mental health postings, created The Business Case for Workplace Mental Health, fielded an employer mental health survey, and started the process of reviewing “best-in-class” Mental Health Toolkit components with the Depression Advisory Group (DAG). CLICK HERE to - [Examining changes in presenteeism and clinical symptoms in a workforce mental health benefits program](https://dfwbgh.org/examining-changes-in-presenteeism-and-clinical-symptoms-in-a-workforce-mental-health-benefits-program/) - Researchers examined the effects of employee participation in Workplace Mental Health Benefits Program on symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study found that baseline anxiety and depression symptoms were associated with high presenteeism. Further results indicated that employees who participated in the program and saw symptom improvement had reduced presenteeism. Employers should consider mental health - [Fostering mental health at work: the butterfly effect of management behaviors](https://dfwbgh.org/fostering-mental-health-at-work-the-butterfly-effect-of-management-behaviors/) - This study assessed if managers’ behaviors can promote the involvement of employees to cultivate mental health. The study found that behaviors of managers affect mental health at work. Managers’ behaviors seemingly promoted the behaviors of employees which fostered good mental health at work. The managers’ behaviors not only influenced good mental health of employees, but - [Mental Health Conditions Rank #1 in Diagnoses via Telehealth – May 2022](https://dfwbgh.org/mental-health-conditions-rank-1-in-diagnoses-via-telehealth-may-2022/) - Checkout the May 2022 Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker using Fair Health, Inc. data to show month-to-month changes in volume of telehealth claim lines, as well as that month’s top five telehealth procedure codes, top five telehealth diagnoses and top five telehealth specialties. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [Depression Advisory Group Consultants and Clinical Experts](https://dfwbgh.org/lsdc-new-blog-2/) - Clinical Experts: Frank Webster, MD, BCBS-TX Siu Po Becker, MD, Willis Towers Watson Joel Axler, MD, Brown & Brown Kacie Kelly, MMHPI Steven Pratt, MD, Magellan Health Jason Youngblood, MA, LPC, Cigna Tanisha C. Harrell, MA LPC-S, NCC, ComPsych Corporation Consultants: Kembre Roberts, PhD, Lockton Dunning Benefits Abinue Fortingo, MPH, Brown & Brown Kelly Polinski, - [New Job Posting - Builders FirstSource](https://dfwbgh.org/new-job-posting-builders-firstsource/) - DIRECTOR OF BENEFITS Work Location: Dallas, TX To Apply: Visit https://bldr.com/join-our-team & search Req # 29474 or email Jennifer.Gniadek@bldr.com with any questions. CLICK HERE to learn more! - [Is Our Health Care System Broken?](https://dfwbgh.org/is-our-health-care-system-broken/) - A couple of weeks ago, Marianne Fazen participated in a pre-recorded McCuistion TV program, entitled. “Is Our Health Care System Broken?” It aired on Sunday, July 24, on KERA Channel 13, PBS Dallas. She was one of 3 panelists, as local “healthcare experts”. The other 2 panelists were Jim Holder, Employer Expert with Holmes Murphy, - [DFWBGH Specialty Pharmacy Workshop Report](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-specialty-pharmacy-workshop-report/) - DFW Business Group on Health hosted an “employers only” Workshop on Specialty Pharmacy Management Strategies on June 16, 2022. Participants included Benefits Executives from the following DFWBGH member companies: City of Arlington, City of Plano, City of Denton, Flowserve, Fluor Corporation, Jiffy Lube, and Texas Instruments. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [The Symptoms of Depression](https://dfwbgh.org/the-symptoms-of-depression/) - Depression can present different symptoms, depending on the person. But for most people, depressive disorder changes how they function day-to-day, and typically for more than two weeks. Common symptoms include: ▪ Changes in sleep ▪ Changes in appetite ▪ Lack of concentration ▪ Loss of energy ▪ Lack of interest in activities ▪ Hopelessness or - [The Business Case for Workplace Mental Health](https://dfwbgh.org/the-business-case-for-workplace-mental-health/) - The psychological fallout of the COVID pandemic is in full swing. Stress, burnout, anxiety and depression are major drivers of employee exits and absenteeism. This is a long-term issue and fast becoming a top priority for employers trying to complete in an extremely tight labor market. Mental health, while not as visible, should be treated - [DFW Business Group on Health Announces North Texas Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades](https://dfwbgh.org/dfw-business-group-on-health-announces-north-texas-spring-2022-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grades/) - 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 - [Mind Share Partners Peer Listening Toolkit](https://dfwbgh.org/mind-share-partners-peer-listening-toolkit/) - In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, we offer you this valuable mental health resource: Mind Share Partners Peer Listening Toolkit. The Toolkit outlines key steps and considerations that can help you successfully launch a Listening Program for mental health champions in your workplace. A Peer Listening program is a formal network of - [Mental Health Conditions Rank #1 in Diagnoses via Telehealth – January 2022](https://dfwbgh.org/mental-health-conditions-rank-1-in-diagnoses-via-telehealth-january-2022/) - Checkout the January 2022 Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker using Fair Health, Inc. data to show month-to-month changes in volume of telehealth claim lines, as well as that month’s top five telehealth procedure codes, top five telehealth diagnoses and top five telehealth specialties. CLICK HERE to view the Telehealth Tracker. - [DFWBGH forms Depression Advisory Group for a key role in Lone Star Depression Challenge Project](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-forms-depression-advisory-group-for-a-key-role-in-lone-star-depression-challenge-project/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the ongoing mental health crisis in the U.S., with an estimated 4 in 10 adults experiencing symptoms of depression, a four-fold increase over the 10% adults reporting symptoms in 2019. Depression causes an estimated 200 million lost workdays a year at a cost to employers of approximately $44 billion in - [DFWBGH announces a new Employer Demonstration Project focused on the Impact of Delayed Cancer Care during COVID](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-announces-a-new-employer-demonstration-project-focused-on-the-impact-of-delayed-cancer-care-during-covid/) - 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 - [Resources to Join the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer](https://dfwbgh.org/1734-2/) - 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 - [Hospital Safety Rankings: Brand Names Don’t Always Mean Quality](https://dfwbgh.org/hospital-safety-rankings-brand-names-dont-always-mean-quality/) - 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. - [Fall Message from Executive Director](https://dfwbgh.org/fall-message-from-executive-director-request/) - 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 - [North Texas Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Patient Safety Grades Announced](https://dfwbgh.org/north-texas-fall-2021-leapfrog-hospital-patient-safety-grades-announced/) - 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. - [Employers brace for a surge in health costs](https://dfwbgh.org/employers-brace-for-a-surge-in-health-costs/) - Spending on workers' pandemic-delayed care expected to shoot up. During the pandemic, most companies and families spent less on health care than they usually do...Click here to read the full story - [Summer Update from the Executive Director](https://dfwbgh.org/summer-update-from-the-executive-director/) - Now that the lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down, you probably are winding up for a busy and hopefully “COVID-free” fall. So are we! In fact, we’ve been “zooming” ahead all summer with virtual programs and planning in-person events in fall. For example, we hosted an Innovator Showcase program on July 23, 30, - [Comprehensive Medication Management in Benefits Design: A Toolkit for Employers](https://dfwbgh.org/comprehensive-medication-management-in-benefits-design-a-toolkit-for-employers/) - Comprehensive Medication Management in Benefits Design: A Toolkit for Employers This toolkit, developed by the GTMRx Employer Toolkit Taskforce, explores the benefits of CMM for individuals and for the employers who pay for benefits. Click here to download the toolkit. - [REPORT: Aligning Interests--Opportunities for Purchasers and Physicians to Accelerate Care Delivery, Innovation & Value](https://dfwbgh.org/1613-2/) - Last year, a group of DFWBGH employers and representatives from the Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP) participated in a strategic Roundtable discussion of opportunities to support improvements in the relationship between employers and physicians and in how healthcare is delivered. Three key topics were addressed: Behavioral health integration with primary care Strategies for reducing - [North Texas Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Patient Safety Grades Released](https://dfwbgh.org/north-texas-spring-2021-leapfrog-hospital-patient-safety-grades-released/) - 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 spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The independent grading system assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to general acute-care - [Mental Health Toolkit For Mental Health Month](https://dfwbgh.org/mental-health-toolkit-for-mental-health-month/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month when we increase awareness of mental illness through education and open discussions around the world. The lingering effects of COVID and the shift in “returning to normal” has prioritized mental health in the business world. Check out this Mental Health Toolkit for tips and resources for employers to support - [DFW Business Group on Health Announces Two New Directors](https://dfwbgh.org/dfw-business-group-on-health-announces-two-new-directors/) - The Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health (DFWBGH), a nonprofit coalition of Dallas-Fort Worth area employers and health services organizations, announced the election of two new Directors, Lana Raimbault, Senior Manager of Benefits, Fluor Corporation, and Tom Vertich, Director of Total Rewards, Team Car Care dba Jiffy Lube. Read more... - [Health Care Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021](https://dfwbgh.org/health-care-provisions-in-the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021/) - On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. While healthcare was not a major focus of the bill, there are several healthcare-related provisions included in the legislation. Click here to read more. - [Texas HMOs racked up big profit gains in early months of pandemic](https://dfwbgh.org/texas-hmos-racked-up-big-profit-gains-in-early-months-of-pandemic/) - The pandemic economy has stood out, in part, because it’s lifted certain industries and individuals, including some that seemed vulnerable to the downturn. Health maintenance organizations, which provide health coverage to over 5.4 million Texans, are the latest example of players that benefited greatly in the early months of the pandemic. Texas HMOs more than doubled their - [Aligning Interests: Opportunities for Purchasers and Physicians to Accelerate Care Delivery, Innovation & Value](https://dfwbgh.org/aligning-interests-opportunities-for-purchasers-and-physicians-to-accelerate-care-delivery-innovation-value/) - We’re pleased to share this new report of Roundtable discussions between several DFWBGH employers and physician leaders, which took place last July during the height of the COVID pandemic. The strategic discussions focused on 3 key areas of mutual interest: Integration of behavioral health with primary care; Strategies to reduce low-value care; and Meaningful physician - [COVID-19 And Immunizations](https://dfwbgh.org/covid-19-and-immunizations/) - GUIDING EMPLOYEES THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES TO ENSURE VACCINE ADOPTION About 75%–85% of Americans must get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity We are at the intersection of calamity and opportunity. As of December 2020, COVID-19 deaths have topped 300,000, scientists are predicting a grim winter, and coronavirus fatigue and burnout is leading to unrest and behavior - [3 COVID-19 Resources](https://dfwbgh.org/3-covid-19-resources/) - CLICK HERE to learn more about What Employers Need to Know about the CARES Act. CLICK HERE to learn more about the National Alliance COVID-19 Town Hall. CLICK HERE to learn more about the recent Pulse of the Purchaser COVID-19 Survey Results. CLICK HERE to learn more about COVID-19 and Immunizations: Action Steps for Employers - [Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?](https://dfwbgh.org/hospital-prices-just-got-a-lot-more-transparent-what-does-this-mean-for-you/) - Hospitals face the new year with new requirements to post price information they have long sought to obscure: the actual prices negotiated with insurers and the discounts they offer their cash-paying customers. The move is part of a larger push by the Trump administration to use price transparency to curtail prices and create better-informed consumers. Yet - [North Texas Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Patient Safety Grades Released](https://dfwbgh.org/north-texas-fall-2020-leapfrog-hospital-patient-safety-grades-released/) - DALLAS – December 16, 2020 – 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 today fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. CLICK HERE to read more. DFWBGH-Leapfrog-fall-2020-safety-grades-release-FINAL Download - [Employer Dilemma: Health Insurance Costs Top $20,000 for Families in Texas](https://dfwbgh.org/employer-dilemma-health-insurance-costs-top-20000-for-families-in-texas/) - According to The Commonwealth Fund, healthcare insurance costs for a family surpassed $20,000 for the first time in 2019 and are up more than 44 percent since 2010, when the average cost for family coverage was $14,526. Employers subsidize a great deal of these costs and are increasingly focused on reducing their healthcare spending, which - [Mark Your Calendar: The 16th Annual Benefits Forum](https://dfwbgh.org/mark-your-calendar-the-16th-annual-benefits-forum/) - Sponsorship opportunities available now. CLICK HERE for more details. - [DFWBGH Congratulates Cook Children’s Health Care System – 2020 The Leapfrog Group Top Hospital!](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-congratulates-cook-childrens-health-care-system-2020-the-leapfrog-group-top-hospital/) - DFW Business Group on Health Congratulates Cook Children’s Health Care System – 2020 The Leapfrog Group Top Hospital! 105 hospitals throughout the U.S. have been recognized as 2020 Top Hospitals and Cook Children’s Health Care System is the sole winner in the DFW Region. The coveted award recognizes hospitals across the country for excellence in - [February 7, 2020 General Membership Luncheon](https://dfwbgh.org/february-7-2020-luncheon/) - 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 - [Why Are Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Your Salary?](https://dfwbgh.org/why-are-health-care-costs-rising-faster-than-your-salary/) - When was the last time you got a raise? Was it a significant increase? For most Texans, it probably wasn’t enough to account for their rising health care costs. Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to learn more about the single biggest health care issue for most Americans. CLICK HERE to see video - [Texans are paying more for health insurance — and using it less](https://dfwbgh.org/texans-are-paying-more-for-health-insurance-and-using-it-less/) - In Dallas-Fort Worth, health care prices climbed 15% from 2012 to 2016, and usage dropped by double digits. CLICK HERE to read more. - [Zero deductibles and $5 copays? How American Airlines and Plano are cutting out-of-pocket health costs](https://dfwbgh.org/zero-deductibles-and-5-copays-how-american-airlines-and-plano-are-cutting-out-of-pocket-health-costs/) - Lots of people worry about paying for health care, and that’s understandable, given the steady rise in insurance premiums, deductibles and copays. CLICK HERE to read more. - [Baylor Scott & White has fewer people in its hospitals -- and much higher profits](https://dfwbgh.org/baylor-scott-white-has-fewer-people-in-its-hospitals-and-much-higher-profits/) - Since 2015, Baylor Scott & White has added millions of outpatient customers and increased outpatient surgeries by 50,000 a year. CLICK HERE to read more. - [Leapfrog Announces Top Hospital Award for North Texas Area Hospitals](https://dfwbgh.org/leapfrog-announces-top-hospital-award-for-north-texas-area-hospitals/) - Three hospitals in North Texas were named Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group: Medical City Alliance, Medical City Denton and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. The elite award is one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive in safety and quality. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [DFWBGH selected for Employer-led Effort to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use in North Texas and Nationally](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-selected-for-employer-led-effort-to-improve-mental-health-and-substance-use-in-north-texas-and-nationally/) - The DFW Business Group on Health (DFWBGH) has been selected to lead efforts in North Texas to improve care for mental illness and substance use. This is part of a transformative initiative called “The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use,” led by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, American Psychiatric Association, American - [The Cancer Care Huddle Stage & Screen Premier](https://dfwbgh.org/the-cancer-care-huddle-stage-screen-premier/) - The Cancer Care Huddle Stage & Screen Premier on August 21st played to a captivated audience of 140 North Texas employers and health services providers. The live stage production, performed by a cast of 20 local business executives, demonstrated how a “football huddle” approach to cancer care management can ease the patient’s journey and improve - [Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use Executive Summary](https://dfwbgh.org/path-forward-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-executive-summary/) - DFWBGH has been selected to lead the North Texas roll-out of the national The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance. The goal of this 5-year transformative initiative is to improve early detection and access to effective treatment for mental illness and substance abuse. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [What North Texas Businesses are Doing About $20,000 Annual Insurance Premiums](https://dfwbgh.org/what-north-texas-businesses-are-doing-about-20000-annual-insurance-premiums/) - CLICK HERE to read more. - [How Award-Winning Dean Foods Flipped Its Healthcare Spend](https://dfwbgh.org/how-award-winning-dean-foods-flipped-its-healthcare-spend-2/) - One might not expect a dairy company to be a top innovator when it comes to providing healthcare to its employees, but Dallas’ Dean Foods has an award-winning benefits plan that is keeping quality high while flipping eight percent annual increases to outright annual reductions. CLICK HERE to read more. - [How much for health insurance?](https://dfwbgh.org/how-much-for-health-insurance/) - In Texas, employee premiums and deductibles topped 13% of median income. CLICK HERE to read more. - [How Award-Winning Dean Foods Flipped Its Healthcare Spend](https://dfwbgh.org/how-award-winning-dean-foods-flipped-its-healthcare-spend/) - One might not expect a dairy company to be a top innovator when it comes to providing healthcare to its employees, but Dallas’ Dean Foods has an award-winning benefits plan that is keeping quality high while flipping eight percent annual increases to outright annual reductions. Clike this link Dean Foods-D CEO Healthcare 9-10-19 to read - [Marianne Fazen named to Dallas 500 most powerful business leaders](https://dfwbgh.org/marianne-fazen-named-to-dallas-500-most-powerful-business-leaders/) - For the past 25 years, Marianne Fazen has been leading the DFW Business Group on Health, an employer coalition that advocates value, transparency and accountability in employer-sponsored healthcare. In 2000, Texas Business Group on Health, a non-profit statewide employer association, came under her leadership, too. Both organizations are honored that D CEO publishers recognized Ms. - [Bariatric Surgery Action Brief](https://dfwbgh.org/how-telehealth-is-impacting-employers-in-dallas-fort-worth-2-2-3/) - A FRESH LOOK AT BENEFIT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS When combined with lifestyle modification, bariatric surgery can be effective in addressing obesity.... Continue Reading - [“Providers Will Run Amok” – Dallas Does Too Many Surgeries](https://dfwbgh.org/providers-will-run-amok-dallas-does-too-many-surgeries/) - Latest Article on DFWBGH by D Healthcare - [What Purchasers Need to Know About Cancer](https://dfwbgh.org/how-telehealth-is-impacting-employers-in-dallas-fort-worth-2-2/) - Are your health plans keeping pace with the rapid advances in Cancer care? Continue reading below for news form the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' eValue8 Deep Dive.... Continue Reading - [North Texas Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Announced](https://dfwbgh.org/how-telehealth-is-impacting-employers-in-dallas-fort-worth-2/) - DALLAS – May 15, 2019 – The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit representing the nation’s largest and most influential employers and purchasers of health care, announced today the spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The independent grading system assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the US based - [North Texas Leapfrog Fall 2018 Safety Grading Release](https://dfwbgh.org/safety-grading-release/) - DALLAS – Nov. 8, 2018 – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit aiming to improve health care quality...... Continue Reading - [Why the Canceled Baylor-Memorial Merger Might Be Good For Hospital Quality and Cost](https://dfwbgh.org/why-the-canceled-baylor-memorial-merger-might-be-good-for-hospital-quality-and-cost/) - When Baylor Scott and White and Memorial Hermann announced a now-canceledmerger in October, leaders on both sides of the deal spoke about how the increased scale would improve efficiency while sharing of best practices would improve the quality of care. Promises of lower prices and improved care make the merger look like a no-brainer, but numerous studies call - [How Telehealth is Impacting Employers in Dallas-Fort Worth](https://dfwbgh.org/how-telehealth-is-impacting-employers-in-dallas-fort-worth/) - Over the last several years, virtual health has grown exponentially in the United States, overcoming political hurdles, legislation, and medical societies fighting tooth and nail to stop its proliferation. Employers are starting to recognize the value of telemedicine as well, with 65 percent of companies offering telemedicine through their health plan..... Continue Reading - [2018 TBGH Star Benefits Award Winner](https://dfwbgh.org/2018-tbgh-star-benefits-award-winner/) - Dallas – January 30, 2019 – The Texas Business Group on Health honored Dean Foods Company with the 2018 Texas Star Benefits Award as an outstanding Texas employer committed to a healthy, engaged and productive workforce.... Continue Reading - [January 22, 2019 Luncheon](https://dfwbgh.org/january-22-2019-luncheon/) - 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 - [DFW Employers Collaborated to Create Standardized Care and Improved Quality for Low Back Pain](https://dfwbgh.org/dfw-employers-collaborated-to-create-standardized-care-and-improved-quality-for-low-back-pain/) - Dallas – Dec. 12, 2018 – The Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health...... Continue Reading - [Action Brief on Choosing Wisely](https://dfwbgh.org/action-brief-on-choosing-wisely/) - Choosing Wisely encourages and eases conversations between doctors and patients that lead to non-duplicative services supported by evidence, free from harm, and truly necessary. This Action Brief on Choosing Wisely informs DFWBGH and TBGH members about how reducing overuse and unnecessary care can improve healthcare quality, safety and efficiency. This Action Brief includes relevant case - [DFWBGH IQ Healthcare Update](https://dfwbgh.org/dfwbgh-iq-healthcare-update/) - DFW area employers (the purchasers of healthcare) desire to collaborate directly with providers (the suppliers of healthcare services) to create improved care processes focused on providing patients (employees and dependents) with high quality, safe and efficient healthcare around targeted conditions. Initially, the collaborative will focus on uncomplicated lower back pain, but DFWBGH intends to develop - [November 28, 2018, Forum](https://dfwbgh.org/november-28-2018-forum/) - 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 - [Leapfrog Announces 2018 Top Hospital Award for North Texas Area Hospitals](https://dfwbgh.org/leapfrog-announces-2018-top-hospital-award-for-north-texas-area-hospitals/) - DALLAS – Dec. 4, 2018 – The Leapfrog Group announced five North Texas hospitals have been named to its 2018 national list of Top Hospitals. The elite award is one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive in safety and quality. The winning facilities will be officially recognized at Leapfrog’s Annual Top Hospitals - [Tired of high deductibles? New networks, telemedicine and retail clinics may curb rising health costs](https://dfwbgh.org/tired-of-high-deductibles-new-networks-telemedicine-and-retail-clinics-may-curb-rising-health-costs/) - Read Article - [NA Action Brief](https://dfwbgh.org/na-action-brief/) - Click here to view Brief As we usher in a promising new era for improving workplace mental health, achieving parity is expanding far beyond simply the need to comply with the law. An increasingly enlightened view means we are moving toward understanding the importance of “cultural parity” as well. - [TBGH-DFWBGH Cancer Care Discussion Summary Report](https://dfwbgh.org/tbgh-dfwbgh-cancer-care-discussion-summary-report/) - Continuing the Cancer Care Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment to Return to Work Employee benefits managers from leading Texas based employers participated in a facilitated discussion on May 22, 2018 about the employee’s cancer care journey and the role employers could play to ensure that employees receive the best cancer care and employer support possible - [September 5, 2018, Luncheon](https://dfwbgh.org/september-5-2018-luncheon/) - 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 - [Press Release: Texas Employers Concerned about Impact and Costs of Depression in the Workplace](https://dfwbgh.org/press-release-texas-employers-concerned-about-impact-and-costs-of-depression-in-the-workplace/) - [Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group Announces New Directors and Officers](https://dfwbgh.org/dallas-fort-worth-business-group-announces-new-directors-and-officers/) - New DFWBGH officers for 2018-2019 include: President, Brian Dickerson, Director of Human Resources, City of Fort Worth; Vice President, Tyneeta Morris, Senior Director, Human Resources, Greyhound Lines; Secretary, Rebecca McNeal, Director of Benefits, The Neiman Marcus Group; and Treasurer, Mark Haerr, Assistant Vice President, Dallas Area Rapid Transit. CLICK HERE to learn more. - [National Alliance Action Brief: What employers need to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis](https://dfwbgh.org/national-alliance-action-brief-what-employers-need-to-know-about-rheumatoid-arthritis/) - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune inflammatory disease in the U.S., affecting about 1.3 million people,and resulting in well over $19 billion in direct (all costs related to medical visits and prescriptions to treat RA) and indirect costs (includes healthcare costs for family members, work-loss costs, formal and informal caregiving, home adaptations, and - [General Membership Luncheon](https://dfwbgh.org/general-membership-luncheon/) - September 6, 2017 — 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 When it comes to personalizing health care programs designed to drive engagement, leading consumer brands such as Uber and Amazon can - [General Membership Luncheon: Charting a Course Toward Better Outcomes Through Innovative Benefit Strategies](https://dfwbgh.org/general-membership-luncheon-charting-a-course-toward-better-outcomes-through-innovative-benefit-strategies/) - February 13, 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, ends at 2:00 PM Healthcare delivery models are evolving at lightening speed, and so are employers' strategies to ensure that employees - [Pain Management in the Workplace: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic](https://dfwbgh.org/pain-management-in-the-workplace-addressing-the-opioid-epidemic/) - April 4, 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 Every 16 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from an opioid overdose, indicates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This - [TBGH/DFWBGH 13th Annual Forum](https://dfwbgh.org/tbgh-dfwbgh-13th-annual-forum/) - November 29, 2017 — Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039 Click here for more info. - [TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES: Getting Real about Health Literacy with Employees](https://dfwbgh.org/truth-or-consequences-getting-real-about-health-literacy-with-employees/) - 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 - [Essilor of America Named Winner of Texas Star Benefits Award](https://dfwbgh.org/essilor-of-america-named-winner-of-texas-star-benefits-award/) - Essilor of America was honored with the first Texas Star Benefits Award by the non-profit Texas Business Group on Health at the TBGH-DFWBGH Annual Benefits Forum on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Essilor of America, a French-owned company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, is the largest manufacturer of optical lenses. - [Staff vs. Freelance: What Do You Need?](https://dfwbgh.org/staff-vs-freelance-what-do-you-need-2/) - Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence without revolutionary ROI. Efficiently unleash cross-media information without cross-media value. 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