Starting Monday, July 14, members of the California Hospital Association (CHA) and its regional associations — HASC, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California — will need a login and password to access most website content. With one username and password, HASC hospital members will be […]
On July 1, five Los Angeles County hospitals received designation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) receiving centers. With their inclusion in the LA County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, patients now have a better chance at surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The five hospitals — Cedars-Sinai, MemorialCare Long Beach, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital, Torrance Memorial […]
Please note this course has been rescheduled from its former June 26 date. Overview The Joint Commission and Institute for Healthcare Improvement recognize that quality patient care starts with a culture of safety among staff. Learn how to foster this kind of culture — one where teamwork and trust rule and staff feel safe sharing […]
Hospitals continue to face increasing pressure to comply with CMS price transparency regulations. However, evolving guidance, technical complexity and regulatory ambiguity make this goal a moving target. With CMS’s latest rule update issued in May 2025 and a new request for information (RFI) currently open for public comment, staying compliant while preparing for the future […]
As hospitals in California face serious threats at the federal level — including deep cuts to Medicaid — we are also seeing local efforts that, if enacted, could impose yet another costly mandate on hospitals. Recently, a petition was filed with the City of Los Angeles that would establish a citywide minimum wage for all […]
HASC will post high-demand, priority positions on our Workforce Job Portal for hospitals located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Please use the form below to submit listings. Your listings will be shared with HASC community partners such as academic institutions, training providers and job centers with health care […]
Associate members and Endorsed Business Partners, you’re warmly invited to join us for this year’s gathering! The annual Associates and Partners Event is a great opportunity to network, get updates from HASC and hear about the current landscape for SoCal hospitals. Agenda 11 – 11:30 a.m. Welcome and updates — George Greene, president/CEO, HASC 11:30 […]
A Night Shift Perspective from UCLA Join PointClickCare, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, for a unique behind-the-scenes look into the vital role of an ER social worker during the emergency room night shift. In this engaging webinar, you’ll meet Ruth Gurwitch, MSW, UCLA Medical Center. She’ll offer a compelling firsthand account of navigating patient crises, […]
Overview Workplace investigations are both an art and a science, requiring a blend of careful strategy and human connection. Please join Fisher Phillips attorneys David Amaya and Hannah Sweiss for an interactive and informative full-day training on addressing employee complaints through internal human resources investigations in the state of California. From handling sensitive allegations to […]
LA Situation Update Since Friday’s federal immigration raids, resulting in an estimated 120 arrests, Los Angeles has faced growing protests. Demonstrators have blocked major roadways and clashed with law enforcement, including the use of tear gas and rubber bullets. The deployment of National Guard and Marine troops has further heightened tensions across the city. As […]