The region’s healthcare organizations continue to persevere, despite headwinds that have increased costs, ongoing threats in the workplace, and an ever-changing regulatory environment. But with several of the fastest growing communities in the state, expansion is on the way for many of the region’s health systems, while others innovate their way to improved care and better efficiency.
To recognize industry leaders and organizations for their achievements and impact on the North Texas economy, D CEO has named finalists for its 2024 Excellence in Healthcare Awards.
This year’s program attracted more than 100 nominations across several categories. The editorial team and outside judges who have deep knowledge of the healthcare field pored over the submissions and made tough decisions.
We are especially pleased to recognize Scottish Rite for Children President and CEO Robert Walker with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
All finalists will be featured in D CEO’s December issue and recognized at an awards event, where the winners will be revealed.
Individuals
Outstanding Healthcare Advocate
Januari Fox, Prism Health North Texas
Dr. DeLancey Johnson, Parkland Health
Amy McIntosh, Scottish Rite for Children
Erica Olenski, August’s Artists
Outstanding Healthcare Executive
Michael Adams, 7-11
Mark Hebard, Spine Team Texas
Luke Hejl, TimelyCare
Freda Mowad, Quality Rehab Management
Brian Tyler, McKesson Corp.
John Zutter, Lantern
Outstanding Health System Executive
Allen Harrison, Medical City Healthcare
Michael Horne, Parkland Health
Pete McCanna, Baylor Scott & White Health
Pam Stoyanoff, Methodist Health System
Outstanding Healthcare Innovator
Kathi Cox, Texas Health Resources
Dr. Karl Csaky, Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Scott Hurst, Patient Physician Network/Libertatem Holdings
Raji Kumar, Crescent Regional Hospital
Alfonso Montiel, SilverStone Health
Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner
Dr. Christopher Berry, Oak Street Health
Dr. Shaun Garff, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Dr. Alan Podawiltz, JPS Health Network
Dr. Gregory Smith, Texas Health Physicians Group
Dr. Robert Smith, Baylor Scott & White Health
Outstanding Volunteer
Karissa Beauvais, Children’s Health
Mike Koenig, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Orise Kopnak, Baylor Scott & White Health
Mike Stovall, Texas Health Resources
Organizations
Achievement in Community Outreach
JPS Health Network
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Prism Health North Texas
Texas Health Resources
Achievement in Innovation
Health Wildcatters
Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
Texas Health Physicians Group
Transworld Systems
Verily
Achievement in Medical Research
Alpha Cognition
Scottish Rite for Children
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Achievement in Wellness Programs
JPS Health Network
Salience Health
Texas Health Resources
Whitley Penn
Outstanding Health System
Baylor Scott & White Health
Medical City Healthcare
UT Southwestern Medical Center
CHRISTUS Health Network
Outstanding Healthcare Collaboration
Baylor Scott & White Health and Uplift Education
JPS Health Network and Hear Fort Worth
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center and Midlothian ISD
Parkland Health and Childhood Poverty Action Lab
Texas Health Resources and Austin Street Center
Outstanding Medical Real Estate Project
Baylor Scott & White Health’s new Frisco campus
Children’s Health’s Plano campus expansion
JPS Health Network’s Magnolia Lofts
Methodist Health System’s Celina Medical Center
Texas Health Resources’ Rockwall expansion
Outstanding Merger or Acquisition
Baylor Scott & White Health’s NextCare acquisition
Medical City Healthcare’s acquisition of Wise Health System
Platinum Dermatology Partners acquisition of Skin & Cancer Associates
Addus HomeCare acquires Tennessee Quality Care
Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Walker, Scottish Rite for Children
Author
Will Maddox