HASC is pleased to welcome Sal Ababneh, the new senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente (KP) Los Angeles Medical Center. With over two decades of experience in medical operations and health care leadership, Ababneh brings a wide breadth of skills and knowledge to KP’s flagship Los Angeles tertiary care center. Most recently, […]
HASC is proud to announce its partnership with HWL (Healthcare Workforce Logistics) to launch SoCal Works, an exclusive contingent staffing program designed to give HASC members greater control, cost savings and workforce transparency. SoCal Works is the only contingent staffing program that leverages proprietary technology to provide full insight into pay packages, ensuring transparency across […]
The 2025 HR Conference in Long Beach brought together 100 human resources professionals for two days of insightful sessions, meaningful discussions and valuable networking. Hosted by HASC and the California Hospital Association (CHA), this inaugural event marked an important step forward in exploring the evolving landscape of HR in health care. Day One: Tackling Today’s […]
Overview In our latest In the Spotlight podcast, Gerry Blass speaks with HASC’s Adam Blackstone about governance, risk and compliance (GRC) in health care. With decades of experience in information technology, Blass shares how privacy and security risks have spiraled over time. From the first well-known health care data breach, when Arthur Ashe’s health status […]
HASC members, enrollment is now open for the 2025 HR Survey Program, which begins April 1. The program includes surveys on Non-management, Executive and Management Compensation; Labor Union Penetration; and Workforce. Please enroll by Thursday, March 21, at Salarity.org. Report Fees As a HASC member, you receive the HR Survey Program as a benefit. Members pay […]
HASC is pleased to welcome Tammi McConnell, who became the new senior vice president (SVP), ReddiNet, in late February. The association’s Soraya Peters, currently SVP, ReddiNet, will soon retire after heading the emergency communications system for 17 years. She’ll hand the baton to McConnell, who brings more than 30 years of experience in emergency response […]
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein Last month, Southern California endured devastating wildfires that caused significant loss of life and property, straining residents, businesses and the region’s health care system. The fires claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. The Palisades Fire alone scorched over 23,000 […]
HASC is pleased to welcome two companies as new associate members, effective January 30. Carlson & Jayakumar LLP is a full-service law firm for businesses and employers and proven leader in health care law matters. Pinnacle Claims Management, Inc., is a third-party administrator providing a full suite of health benefits administration services to self-funded employers […]
HASC has partnered with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), an Endorsed Business Partner, to offer claims filing services for eligible members. The filing deadline for the $5.54 billion Visa-Mastercard settlement is Feb. 4 — don’t miss your chance to recover funds! Deadlines are also coming up for more settlements totaling over $10 billion, including the […]
HASC warmly welcomes Edgar Solis, MSHCA, BSN, RN, PHN, who was named chief executive officer of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Oct. 2024. With over two decades as a health care leader in the public and private sectors, Solis brings a proven track record of operational excellence, high-quality care and an unwavering commitment to excellence. […]