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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This event is dedicated to forging connections between health policy and the practical world of politics. I was part of […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospitals face financial pressures and staffing shortages, monitoring and controlling labor costs is more important than ever. During the COVID-19 pandemic’s height, many hospitals experienced significant increases in agency costs to fill critical vacancies. While billing costs have since stabilized, it […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC welcomed the following associate corporate members at its Aug. 17, 2023, board meeting. DWL ConsultingLos Angeles, CADonald W. Larsen, MD, MBA, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer DWL Consulting and Professional Services provides teleradiology and imaging consulting services to hospitals, health systems, […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Overview In this segment of In the Spotlight, hospital members speak with HASC about their efforts to increase procurement with diverse-owned businesses, and the best practices and lessons learned along the way. The three hospitals are involved with the Hospital Supplier Diversity […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I hope this message finds you all in good health and that you’ve been enjoying a wonderful summer so far. As you know, this past weekend brought very unusual weather to our typically sunny SoCal region. We encountered an unexpected deluge from […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.On July 27, HASC convened 50-plus stakeholders from hospitals, academic institutions, workforce boards and state partners at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The goal: to discuss the workforce supply and demand gap for nursing and allied health professionals across the Central […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Bridge is now accepting applications for its new Emergency Department Syphilis/HIV/HCV Screening Program (EDSP). The organization invites all California hospitals with emergency departments (EDs) to apply. In partnership with the California Department of Public Health, EDSP will provide EDs funding and technical assistance to establish […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Briefs Focus is a HASC feature designed to promote dialogue on key issues in health care. This white paper is submitted by Cedar, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner. A staggering 100 million patients struggle with medical debt. While most providers are willing to […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As Californians continue sweltering in record-breaking summer heat, we must remind ourselves of the potential dangers when temperatures soar, including increased risk of wildfires and power outages. In the past few weeks, Riverside County experienced a series of wildfires, which were primarily […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC’s first Vendor Diversity Fair, held Thursday, June 29, was a great success. Approximately 40 vendors of diverse backgrounds and procurement staff from four hospitals gathered at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, creating new connections and developing potential […]