Overview If you’re a health care manager who wants to sharpen your leadership skills, join us for Regional LEAD Academy at Casa Colina Hospital! In six days, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to become a more effective leader. The course is open to all health care managers and supervisors in the HASC region. […]
For many health care employers, finding enough surgical technologists (STs) has never been more trying. According to a 2022 survey, 83 percent of health care executives named a shortage of surgical techs as a staffing problem. Even when STs can be found, because of low pay, burnout and competitor signing bonuses, there’s no guarantee they’ll […]
HASC is pleased to welcome Lara Khouri, who joined Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital as chief executive officer in February. Previously, she was president and chief operating officer of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). In her time at CHLA, Khouri oversaw all strategic, operational and administrative functions. Highlights of her impact include high-water marks for CHLA’s […]
Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are pleased to present the 2026 Health Care Scholarship Program. The program aims to help create a more diverse health workforce by providing financial assistance to students employed at HASC member hospitals. Special consideration is given to those from communities historically underrepresented in health care. Background Hospitals across the […]
Does your organization improve community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships? The American Hospital Association (AHA) invites you to apply for the 2027 Foster G. McGaw Prize. The prize honors health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. Honorees forge effective collaborations with a broad range of community […]
Don’t Leave Settlement Dollars Behind Hospitals and health care organizations across the country are missing out on settlement dollars that are already set aside for them. Many never file — simply because they aren’t aware they qualify, don’t have the data ready or don’t have staff capacity to manage a complex filing process. Through a […]
Health care organizations today face mounting pressure to ensure clinical quality and regulatory compliance amid persistent workforce shortages. This webinar will explore how a vendor-neutral managed services provider (MSP) model, supported by robust clinical services and compliance technology, enables health systems to prioritize patient safety, staff quality and operational efficiency over agency-driven revenue and volume. […]
On Feb. 25, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 Economic Forecast, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). I was honored to join an outstanding group of leaders, including Martha Santana-Chin of L.A. Care, Dr. Christina Ghaly of Los Angeles County Health Services, Castulo de […]
Hospitals across California are facing ongoing workforce shortages in entry-level and allied health roles. Meeting patient demand requires stronger, more intentional talent pipelines. UNITE-LA, a nonprofit promoting equity and economic mobility through education and workforce development, designed its My Pathway to Health (MPTH) program as a practical workforce solution. HASC is proud to partner with […]
The Health Care Communicators of Southern California’s The Finest Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in health care marketing and communications. If you’ve produced a groundbreaking campaign, transformed messaging strategy or built strong connections through storytelling, submit your entry by Friday, March 13. Awarded categories are: Advertising Public Relations Campaigns Writing Publications, Collateral and Design Multimedia […]