HASC is pleased to welcome Lara Khouri, who joined Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital as chief executive officer in February. Previously, she was president and chief operating officer of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). In her time at CHLA, Khouri oversaw all strategic, operational and administrative functions. Highlights of her impact include high-water marks for CHLA’s […]
Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are pleased to present the 2026 Healthcare Scholarship Program. The program aims to help create a more diverse health workforce by providing financial assistance to students employed at HASC member hospitals. Special consideration is given to those from communities historically underrepresented in healthcare. Background Hospitals across the state urgently […]
Does your organization improve community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships? The American Hospital Association (AHA) invites you to apply for the 2027 Foster G. McGaw Prize. The prize honors health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. Honorees forge effective collaborations with a broad range of community […]
Don’t Leave Settlement Dollars Behind Hospitals and health care organizations across the country are missing out on settlement dollars that are already set aside for them. Many never file — simply because they aren’t aware they qualify, don’t have the data ready or don’t have staff capacity to manage a complex filing process. Through a […]
HASC is pleased to welcome Ruby Gill, DNP, MBA, RN, senior vice president and area manager, Kaiser Permanente (KP) San Bernardino County Service Area, and Adam Thunell, chief executive officer, Redlands Community Hospital (RCH). Gill, who assumed her role in January, oversees health plan and hospital operations and partners with the area medical director and […]
On Feb. 25, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 Economic Forecast, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). I was honored to join an outstanding group of leaders, including Martha Santana-Chin of L.A. Care, Dr. Christina Ghaly of Los Angeles County Health Services, Castulo de […]
Hospitals across California are facing ongoing workforce shortages in entry-level and allied health roles. Meeting patient demand requires stronger, more intentional talent pipelines. UNITE-LA, a nonprofit promoting equity and economic mobility through education and workforce development, designed its My Pathway to Health (MPTH) program as a practical workforce solution. HASC is proud to partner with […]
The Health Care Communicators of Southern California’s The Finest Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in health care marketing and communications. If you’ve produced a groundbreaking campaign, transformed messaging strategy or built strong connections through storytelling, submit your entry by Friday, March 13. Awarded categories are: Advertising Public Relations Campaigns Writing Publications, Collateral and Design Multimedia […]
For health care employers struggling to find medical assistants (MAs), recent data spells out the extent of the problem. According to a 2025 Medical Group Management Association survey, 47% of medical practice leaders say MAs are the most difficult role to recruit. Meanwhile, a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine […]
California hospitals continue to face persistent workforce shortages, rising labor costs and increasing pressure on clinical operations. These challenges make it critical for hospitals to access reliable, cost‑effective staffing solutions that support both patient care and financial sustainability. To help address these needs, HASC partners with Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) through the SoCal Works program […]
