View newsletter as PDF The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added inpatient glycemic control to its Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, signaling a major shift in federal oversight of hospital-based diabetes and blood glucose management. Beginning with the 2026 reporting period, hospitals will be required to track and report two new […]
George W. Greene, HASC president and chief executive officer, has been elected to a two‑year term as chair elect of the Conference of Metropolitan Hospital Associations (CMHA), effective Jan. 1. CMHA is a nationwide affinity group of metropolitan and regional hospital associations, dedicated to assisting member associations through education, networking and other professional services. “George’s […]
With deductibles resetting and premiums rising, do you have a strategy in place to maintain strong patient collections? Most patient deductibles reset on Jan. 1, increasing patients’ out-of-pocket costs. Employee health insurance premiums are projected to rise an average of 6%. Higher patient responsibility is making it more difficult for HASC members to collect payments. […]
HASC is pleased to invite members to the upcoming California Care Collaboration Conference (CCC), hosted by PointClickCare, an Endorsed Business Partner. This free, one-day event brings together California’s acute providers, senior care operators, health plans and regional thought leaders to strengthen care collaboration and improve patient outcomes. California Care Collaboration ConferenceThursday, February 12, 20269 a.m. […]
As we start the new year, I have the great pleasure of introducing HASC’s 2026 board members. Once again, we’re facing another extremely challenging year — so it’s encouraging to see these dedicated hospital leaders doubling down on their commitment to keep improving patient care and the health of our communities. The highly experienced executives […]
HASC members, learn how to speed your Medi-Cal transformation and improve care for complex populations at Complex Needs in Medi-Cal: A Learning Network for Hospitals and Health Systems. Apply by Friday, Jan. 16, for the free, six-month opportunity, which starts in Feb. 2026. Through monthly content, targeted coaching and shared learning, you’ll gain knowledge and […]
HASC Workforce Development would like to raise awareness of two workforce initiatives currently underway in Orange County, and request our members’ support and participation as we work diligently to find solutions to the county’s health care workforce shortages. First, we are partnering with Orange County United Way to produce a comprehensive workforce report. The report’s […]
HASC has released a new Comprehensive Behavioral Health Environmental Scan conducted with Health Management Associates. The report provides an updated look at behavioral health needs, system pressures and areas of progress across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The scan confirms that behavioral health needs continue to rise across the […]
HASC members, enrollment is now open for the 2026 HR Survey Program. The program includes surveys on Non-management, Management and Executive Compensation; Labor Union Penetration; Employee Benefits; and Workforce. Please enroll by Friday, Jan. 30, at Salarity.org. Report Fees As a HASC member, you receive the HR Survey Program as a benefit. Members pay no […]
Overview San Antonio Regional Hospital CEO John Chapman talks with George Greene, president and CEO, HASC, about how he’s turned struggling hospitals around and his deep commitment to improving community health in the Inland Empire. He promotes a transparent, family-like culture in which staff-driven ideas have saved millions and quickly addressed frontline concerns. The conversation […]