The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced on June 30 the unanimous appointment of Steve Walsh as its next president and chief executive officer. Walsh will assume leadership of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare system membership organization this fall. The AHA represents nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems, networks and other providers. He has served […]
Every day across Southern California, remarkable people walk through hospital doors with a singular purpose: to care for others. They’re the nurses who comfort families during life’s most difficult moments. Environmental services staff who ensure safe healing environments. Laboratory professionals who deliver critical results. Engineers who keep life-saving equipment running. Volunteers who brighten a patient’s […]
HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital leaders to our membership. Christopher Bjornberg became the new chief executive officer (CEO) of San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (SGMH) in June. Albert Senella is president and CEO of Tarzana Treatment Center, which in June became HASC’s newest hospital member. SGMH is a 79-bed acute care hospital and […]
Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has helped healthcare organizations recover over $75 million in the past five years. This number includes more than $4.9 million for HASC member hospitals. With hundreds of millions of dollars in active settlement funds and important filing deadlines approaching, now is a critical time to […]
HASC is requesting our members’ support in providing placement opportunities for clinical laboratory science (CLS) students in the California State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills and Channel Islands CLS programs. Clinical placements are a key learning component for future clinical laboratory scientists. Along with rigorous academic coursework, students rely on high-quality clinical experiences to gain the […]
Medline hosted an online briefing for hospitals following the June 11 fire that destroyed its Tracy, Calif., distribution center. The 1.2 million-square-foot building, Medline’s second-largest distribution center, represents about 3 percent of the company’s total distribution footprint nationwide. All on-site personnel evacuated safely, and recovery work began after a multi-day firefighting effort. During the briefing, […]
CalOptima Health’s board has allotted $429.6 million from reserves for rate increases for hospitals and specialists over the next 30 months. The provision will improve care access for members and support hospitals in the wake of federal and state Medi-Cal changes. With this funding, the health plan has invested nearly $1 billion in provider rate […]
The Yes on ER Coalition celebrated the passage of Measure ER at a press conference Wednesday, June 10, at St. John’s Community Health Clinic. Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who introduced the bill, and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined Jim Mangia, president and CEO of St. John’s Community Health, and coalition partners at the event. HASC […]
The health of our communities depends on far more than just the care delivered within hospital walls. It depends on a healthcare system that’s connected, prepared and ready to respond when unexpected challenges arise. Over the past several weeks, Southern California has been reminded of that reality. In May, a hazardous materials incident at an […]
After a devastating car accident, 17-year-old Vanessa Rodriguez sustained life-threatening injuries. When she arrived at Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) with multiple fractures, spinal trauma and a brain injury, her future was uncertain. The medical center’s trauma and intensive care teams launched a relentless effort, working around the clock to save her life. Vanessa spent […]
