As we move deeper into fall, I’d like to share an update on our recent listening sessions and a new HASC resource to help communities prepare for the changes ahead. HASC’s listening sessions initiative has now concluded. Across Southern California, we heard from hospital leaders, health plans, other healthcare stakeholders and Medi-Cal-eligible residents. Participants spoke […]
With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, now is the time to make your voting plan. As HASC and our member hospitals work each day to support health and well-being for our communities, making sure we vote is one simple way to stay engaged in decisions affecting our lives and communities. Take a […]
HASC is pleased to award five scholarships through the 2026 Healthcare Scholarship Program. The program was created with Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) to help reduce health disparities and strengthen community health across Southern California by supporting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce. By easing the financial burden of higher education, particularly for students from […]
Overview Has your organization solved a challenge, made a breakthrough in care quality or launched a major project this past year? HASC invites members to submit breakout session proposals on your efforts for the 2027 Annual Meeting, April 26 to 28 at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad. Your innovative solutions are important to HASC […]
I’m writing to share an important update on Communities Lifting Communities (CLC), HASC’s 501(c)(3) subsidiary. HASC established CLC in 2020 to help hospitals and community partners align their efforts around shared community health priorities. Since then, CLC has brought together hospitals, community clinics, health plans, public agencies and many other community partners around this commitment […]
HASC’s annual Associates and Partners Event brought close to 50 Associate Members, Education Partners and Endorsed Business Partners to downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 16. After enjoying a networking lunch, attendees heard how hospitals are addressing a rapidly shifting coverage landscape and where partners can help. George Greene, HASC president and CEO, welcomed the […]
MCAG, an Endorsed Business Partner, continues to monitor settlement opportunities, claims activity and distributions on behalf of HASC members. Here are the latest opportunities, payment updates, and important reminders. Current Settlement Opportunities The following currently available settlement opportunities may provide meaningful recoveries for eligible organizations: • Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Litigation | $533 million fund | […]
HASC, in partnership with Orange County United Way, engaged Cause IMPACTS to develop a comprehensive workforce report on the evolving needs of HASC member hospitals. The report, “Strengthening Orange County’s Healthcare Workforce: Recommendations for a Resilient Future, was funded by CalOptima Health. The workforce report is designed to provide healthcare leaders with data-driven insights into […]
HealthImpact is recruiting Southern California health systems to enroll nurses into Cohort 4 of the California Registered Nurse Ambulatory Specialty Transition-to-Practice/Apprenticeship Program. A longtime HASC partner, HealthImpact is a state-designated nursing workforce center committed to helping solve the critical nurse shortage. This eight-month program, designed as a workforce solution, helps health systems upskill and retain […]
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has announced the appointment of Bryan Bucklew, FACHE, as its next president and chief executive officer. He will begin his new role on Oct. 26. Bucklew, who has served as president and CEO of Hospital Council – Northern & Central California since 2018, will lead one of the largest hospital […]
