A comprehensive “Community Needs Assessment Report” was released to the public last week detailing significant shortages in mental health therapy, rural physicians, diabetes awareness and maternal health. The report was produced by the Regional Healthcare Partnership (RHP 9), one of 20 regional teams the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has defined for the […]
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Speaker announced for Sept. 20 final DFWHC/Hall Render event
Robert Hicks, an attorney with Hall Render whose area of expertise is health law involving post-acute and long-term care providers, was announced today as the speaker of the September 20 educational event “Timeshare Arrangements for Visiting Physicians” from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving (please note the new location). […]
Foundation report noted in D Healthcare story on new TCU/UNT medical school
A study prepared for the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s North Texas Regional Extension Center (NTREC) by Merritt Hawkins exposing major gaps in Texas’ physician workforce was noted in a story this morning in D Healthcare Daily on the new medical degree program to be offered by the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) […]
NTREC’s Howe details physician shortage
Dr. Richard Howe, executive director of the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s North Texas Regional Extension Center (NTREC), was interviewed by HealthLeaders Media earlier this month on the physician shortage in Texas. The story was prompted by the release of a survey commissioned by the NTREC and conducted by Merritt Hawkins detailing the alarming shortage of […]
Physician shortage! – Foundation study detailed by D Healthcare Daily
A study produced by the DFW Hospital Council Foundation, the North Texas Regional Extension Center and Merritt Hawkins revealing a statewide shortage in physicians was detailed this morning in a D Healthcare Daily story. You can read the full article here.