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Health care continues facing exceptional hurdles: funding cuts, workforce shortages, regulatory change and technological disruption. Get the collective knowledge and support to navigate these uncertain times at the HASC Annual Meeting. You’ll gain connections and intel that translate directly into stronger decision-making back home.
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The Annual Meeting has been called the can’t-miss conference for Southern California hospital leaders. Each year, hundreds of CEOs and other executives converge to learn, share insights and work together toward a better health care future.
Read on to learn more. More info will be added as details are finalized.
Breakout Sessions Announced
Less Sirens, More Sense: Nurse Navigation + Physician Telehealth for 911
Speakers:
Dany Accilien, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, RelyMD; VP, AI and Innovation, ApolloMD
Gerad Troutman, MD, MBA, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Response
When a low-acuity 911 caller doesn’t need an ambulance, what happens? In most systems, they get one anyway. RelyMD and Global Medical Response set out to change that. Their 911 Nurse Navigation program, already operating in Riverside County, California, places nurse navigators as the first clinical decision point. When callers’ needs exceed what nursing protocols can address, they’re transferred via telehealth directly to an emergency medicine physician — not as a consult for the nurse, but as a real-time patient handoff. This session walks through the full workflow: intake, triage, physician referral and escalation criteria. Attendees will leave with a replicable playbook covering staffing models, overnight coverage, clinical governance, documentation and a performance dashboard built for partner accountability.
Multidimensional Framework for Workplace Violence Prevention
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Speakers:
Claude Stang, RN, MA, Executive Director, Clinical Operations
Robert L. Parks, Chief/Executive Director, Security
Ed Becker, Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Clare Lee, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Operations (Moderator)
Workplace violence is rising across healthcare settings, and fragmented responses are making it worse. At Cedars-Sinai, leadership took a different tack. Every reported incident — whether a near miss or an assault — receives 100% follow-up, fast:
- Climate surveys feed into data-driven huddles
- A 24/7 security center monitors CCTV, access control, duress alarms and weapons detection
- A threat management committee and an ED safety task force provide cross-functional accountability
The result? Staff see their reports translating into action, which has driven steady increases in reporting and reductions in incident severity. This session shares the framework, technology and cultural levers that make it work.
Hospital Full-risk Capitation Programs — The Financial Impact to Hospitals
Speakers:
Steve Popkin, Senior Advisor, Zephyr Healthcare Advisors
Eric Themm, CEO, Zephyr Healthcare Advisors
Deb DuRoff, MPA, FACHE, VP Managed Care, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Full-risk capitation arrangements can look strong on paper — until you look closely at what’s actually hitting the bottom line. Zephyr Healthcare Advisors was brought in to assess a large independent Southern California hospital whose full-risk program, spread across six medical groups and four MSOs, had drifted substantially off course. Draw rate agreements hadn’t been renegotiated in years; risk pool audits had lapsed. This session shares what the assessment found, how it was followed up and what hospital leaders need to know before entering or continuing in these arrangements.
AI and Robotics in Healthcare: UV Disinfection and Data Sensors in Real-world Use
Speakers:
Greg Mahdesian, Head of Partnerships and Government Affairs, Servicon
Carlie Elwell, Senior Regional Director, Healthcare, Servicon
Representatives from LAC+USC Medical Center and Centinela Hospital Medical Center
AI and robotics are no longer pilot projects in healthcare—they’re operational tools. This panel focuses on two platforms already in use at Los Angeles–area hospitals. Akara’s autonomous UV disinfection robots use real-time AI to improve infection prevention reliability in patient rooms and surgical suites. SpaceBot’s occupancy and movement sensors give environmental services teams data-driven insights into space utilization, driving improvements in cleanliness and labor efficiency. Hospital leaders from LAC+USC Medical Center and Centinela Hospital will share results from live deployments, including infection prevention outcomes and patient satisfaction impact.
The HASC Golf Tournament Returns!
We’re excited to announce the return of the HASC Golf Tournament, on site at the top-rated Aviara Golf Club! Join fellow health care leaders and tee off a memorable day of networking, friendly competition and camaraderie at this premier course, designed by Arnold Palmer and named #1 in Southern California by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Tournament signup is included in the meeting registration process. To learn more, contact the Annual Meeting planning team, [email protected].
Become a Sponsor
Meet hundreds of hospital decision makers, raise your profile and gain new leads as a HASC Annual Meeting sponsor.
The event offers many chances to connect with C-suite leaders, including at our renowned Strolling Dinner and Sponsor Exhibit. At this lively event, our sponsors are the stars. You’ll get maximum exposure as you spotlight your services and products while enjoying delicious food and fun activities. (This year’s theme: a Mardi Gras–style HASCquerade! Costumes and booth decor are highly encouraged.)
Become a sponsor in two easy steps:
- Choose your sponsorship: View the sponsor brochure to see all options and make your selection.
- Reserve your sponsorship: Visit the sponsor website to reserve your selection and register for the conference and hotel.
That’s it! We encourage you to reserve your sponsorship and hotel room as soon as possible before we sell out. For questions, contact Rafael De La Rosa, [email protected] or (213) 538-0792, or the Annual Meeting planning team, [email protected].
Thank you for your support! We look forward to working with you to make the 2026 Annual Meeting a success.
