Episode 29! Our guest today is Joel Allison. After more than 4 decades in healthcare leadership, Joel retired from the position of President and CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health.  

For more than 2 decades Joel worked to grow the system from a few hospitals and outpatient surgery centers in the DFW market – to a system of 48 hospitals and more than 1,000 patient accent points – making Baylor Scott & White Health – the largest health system in Texas.

During his career, he served on a number of Boards – including the Healthcare Leadership Council and United Surgical Partners International.  

In addition, he served as Chair of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board, the Dallas Regional Chamber Board, and Chair of the Baylor University Board of Regents.

Joel has received a number of awards and honors – including the American Hospital Association’s Award of Honor, Baylor’s B Association’s Wall of Honor, and the George W. Truett Distinguished Church Service Award from Baylor’s Alumni Association.  

Joel earned his bachelor’s degree in Religion and Journalism from Baylor University and his Master’s degree from Trinity University.

Joel and his wife Diane have  been married more than 50 years – and they have a daughter and two sons – and they are most proud of their 6 grandchildren.


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