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2008 Board of Directors / Staff
VISION STATEMENT:
To see a vital, inter-related and innovative health industry, that provides services and products of value, to be the number one industry in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and to be respected globally for its excellence.
MISSION STATEMENT:
In order to optimize related community economic and quality of life benefits, the Mission of The Health Industry Council, through cooperative efforts of all interests in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional heatlhcare and life science industries, is to:
- Enhance the domestic and international reputation of the Dallas/Fort Worth regional healthcare and life science industries;
- Foster and implement projects and initiatives on a local, national, and international basis and serve as a forum for communication among members of an increasingly integrated health industry;
- Initiate and/or support direct and indirect regional economic development activities related to healthcare and biotechnology; and
- Serve as an educational and informational resource on matters affecting industry development.
- Established in 1988 as the first organization of its kind in the country, The Health Industry Council is a non-profit corporation that serves as a catalyst for the growth and development of all segments of the health industry in Dallas/Fort Worth. It seeks to create synergy among the organizations involved in healthcare, and is working to make the region a recognized center for the health industry on a local, national and international level.
- The Council serves as the focal point to gather and continuously update pertinent health
industry data, strengthen the health care sector, and bring additional jobs to the area by
building national and international recognition of the Dallas/Fort Worth health industry.
- Activities of the Council are embodied in a volunteer system that promotes the
involvement of more than 500 individuals representing a membership of 160 businesses,
institutions and organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
- Membership is comprised of healthcare providers, managed care organizations,
manufacturers, distributors, research & development, higher education and professional
services including consulting, law, finance, and marketing.
- The Board of Directors is comprised of three classes with 8 directors per class. Through an annual process, one class rotates off and eight new experienced leaders are elected adding fresh, collaborative ideas to an ever-changing environment. Directors, like Council membership, represent all segments of the health industry.
- Financial support of the Council is provided by a membership and sponsorship structure
that covers all administrative expenses. Programs and activities are funded on a
project-by-project basis by organizations interested in promoting their business while
supporting the Council.
- The Council calls attention to the size and scope of the health industry, the
region’s largest and strongest economic sector, and is an advocate for the industry
among non-healthcare leadership in this country and abroad.
- Projects such as the breakfasts series, economic impact studies, an industry-wide directory, annual Health & Technology Forums, as well as the task forces, provide opportunities for networking, business development, and educational opportunities for members and the health industry in general.
- The Council’s "Breakfast Series" provides an opportunity to educate the healthcare and non-health industry leaders on the activities and developments within the health industry. The series, during its 7 year history, has provided information on topics such as "the human genome project", starting a business, working with the FDA, financial opportunities in healthcare, Y2K concerns, career development, "what is home health?", legislative issues and emergency preparedness in DFW.
- The Council is the organizing entity for the Health and Technology Forum, an annual meeting focusing on the impact of technology in healthcare.
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