MEDIA RESOURCES

CONTACT: communications@mail.cox.smu.edu

Health care is one of the most widely misunderstood industries in the United States and one around which many debates among the presidential candidates have recently centered.

On Tuesday, February 22, Doug Hawthorne, president and CEO of the largest integrated health care organization, Texas Health Resources, will address the state of health care and hospital management nationally and in Texas.

Texas Health Resources was formed in 1997 with the merger of Presbyterian Healthcare Resources and Harris Methodist Health System. Hawthorne oversees a network of 12 acute-care hospitals, two affiliate hospitals, home health services, fitness centers, psychiatric/addiction treatment facilities, extended and long-term care facilities, senior medical centers, helicopter air ambulances, a medical research organization, and other health-related ventures. The new system serves more than 22 countries in North Texas and employs nearly 16,000 people.

Hawthorne’s biggest challenge during his career has been the oversight of the Presbyterian/Harris Methodist merger. Guided by the mission of improving the health of the communities served by Presbyterian and Harris Methodist, Hawthorne’s strategy centered on understanding the difference in the cultures of the two hospital systems. The result has been a successful integration built on cultural similarities.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 22, 2000
5:00 – 5:30 Reception; 5:30 – 6:30 Presentation and Q&A

WHERE: Arthur Andersen Gallery, Fincher Building, Cox School of Business, SMU

HOW: This event is free and open to the public. To make reservations or for additional information, please call (214) 768-3030 or visit our website at www.cox.smu.edu/prhome/bls.htm

WHAT: The Bank of Texas Business Leaders Spotlight Series presents corporate leaders from Fortune 1000 companies to the Dallas community throughout the year at the Cox School of Business. All programs are free and open to the public.