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To those who work with him, Allison's commitment to quality is apparent.

"When you are around Joel, you know that quality and patients come first," said Irving Prengler, M.D., vice president of medical staff affairs at Baylor University Medical Center. "Whether you are with him one-on-one or in a crowd of thousands, you're always aware of what the Baylor vision is. When he tells you about our vision, it's not rote recitation, it's got energy and enthusiasm - and it makes you believe you can attain that vision."

Allison gives much of the credit for his success to his wife, Diane, who he married 40 years ago when they were both students at Baylor University. They have a daughter, two sons and five grandchildren.

In addition to his active involvement with the Texas Hospital Association, Allison is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nationally, he serves on the Healthcare Leadership Council and the National Quality Forum, and he also is a member of the United Surgical Partners International board. In addition, he serves on numerous state and local boards, including VHA Texas, Texas Association of Voluntary Hospitals, Dallas Citizens Council, Dallas Education Foundation and the Dallas Regional Chamber. He is the recipient of numerous awards and consistently is ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare."

About the Texas Hospital Association

Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state's hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members' abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of hea
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