MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Settlement. The case alleges that anti-competitive practices by BCBS plans resulted in reduced reimbursements to health care providers. In addition to financial compensation, the settlement includes over $17.3 billion in injunctive relief designed to benefit providers […]
HASC recently cosigned an L.A. Care Health Plan letter urging congressional leaders to protect Medicaid by opposing proposed cuts. The May 1 letter included signatures from a coalition of business and health care leaders across Southern California. The stakeholders warned that federal changes could strip California of $10 to 20 billion each year in Medicaid […]
Interested in attending Communities Lifting Communities and HASC’s third annual Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference on October 2 in downtown Los Angeles? Join hospitals, clinics, diverse vendors and economic development partners at The California Endowment to advance inclusive procurement and build a stronger, more equitable health care supply chain. Register now and save! Enjoy […]
About EMS Corps Over the past 10 years, the U.S. has faced a growing lack of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), now at a crisis level. EMS Corps, a national leader in addressing the shortage, partners with HASC to provide career pathways to young people facing barriers to employment. This innovative program is rooted in the […]
As we celebrate Hospital Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and express my deepest appreciation for our member hospitals. Every day, you demonstrate unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our communities, providing care, comfort and hope to those who need it most. Your resilience, compassion and dedication are nothing short […]
HASC is pleased to welcome Michael J. Ditoro, PharmD, as chief executive officer for Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs. In this role, he leads the largest hospital in Desert Care Network, home to the Coachella Valley’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. Ditoro joined Desert Regional as chief operating officer in 2018 and was promoted […]
Overview If you’re a new health care manager or want to top off your skills, join us in Los Angeles for LEAD Academy! In six daylong sessions, from Sept. 11 through Nov. 20, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to become a more effective leader. At In-person LEAD Academy, you’ll enjoy all the benefits […]
Registration info coming soon Overview Nurse managers, if you want to grow your expertise as a unit leader, Virtual Charge Nurse Leadership Development was made for you. With facilitator Mark Kaliher, RN, you’ll cover advanced leadership strategies, communication techniques, setting priorities and managing conflict. You and your classmates will practice applying new skills in group […]