On the September episode of KERA’s CEO, host Lee Cullum talks with Joel Allison, President and CEO of Baylor Health Care System, about merging with Scott & White Healthcare. Allison also discusses how Baylor is preparing for sweeping changes driven by the Affordable Care Act.
“We decided years ago at the start of the national health care reform discussion that we would not wait for changes to come out of Washington,” says Allison. “Baylor has already created real health care reform here in North Texas and will continue to lead with innovative strategies.”
Baylor’s chief executive also outlines strategies designed to combat industry-wide inefficiencies and soaring costs. The September episode of CEO featuring Joel Allison premieres at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6.
KERA’s CEO features insightful discussions with successful North Texas business leaders from the corporate and not-for-profit sectors about what it takes to make a company successful in today’s global marketplace and changing economy. The September episode featuring Joel Allison airs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, on KERA TV with rebroadcasts at noon Sunday, September 8, 2013, and 10:30 p.m. Monday, September 9. CEO also can be heard at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2013, on KERA 90.1 FM. Following the initial on-air broadcast, the half-hour program will be available on www.kera.org/ceo. Previous CEO episodes are available on demand at www.kera.org/ceo.
CEO is sponsored by Executive Education at the Naveen School of Management, The University of Texas at Dallas, Hodges Capital Management and Sewell Automotive Companies. More information about Baylor Health Care Systems can be found at www.baylorhealth.com.
ABOUT JOEL ALLISON
Joel T. Allison is president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System, a faith-based supporting organization headquartered in Dallas providing services to a network of acute care hospitals and related health care entities that provide patient care, medical education, research and community service. His primary responsibility is to help Baylor attain its vision “to be trusted as the best place to give and receive safe, compassionate, quality health care.”
Mr. Allison’s career includes more than three decades in health care management. He joined Baylor Health Care System in 1993 and served as Baylor’s senior executive vice president and chief operating officer before being promoted to president and CEO in 2000. Mr. Allison has received numerous recognitions during his career for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the health care field.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
