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Associates and Partners Event: Challenges and Opportunities

HASC’s Associates and Partners Event drew over 40 hospital members, associate members, Endorsed Business Partners and association staff for an engaging time of learning and networking on Sept. 17. Paul Young, HASC’s senior vice president, public policy and reimbursement, welcomed the crowd and shared a wide-ranging analysis of how member hospitals are responding to funding […]

Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference Rescheduled to Feb. 2026

On behalf of Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC, we sincerely apologize for an oversight regarding the scheduling of the upcoming Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference. The date was originally set for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, which coincides with Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days of the year for the Jewish community. As...

Focus on Jackson Physician Search

Jackson Physician Search (JPS) is proud to continue its relationship with HASC as an Endorsed Business Partner. First introduced to member hospitals two years ago, JPS has since reinforced its reputation as the largest privately owned and most trusted firm in physician recruitment. Specializing in the permanent placement of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice...

HASC Approved as SHRM Recertification Provider

HASC recently received approval as a Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Recertification Provider. The designation enables HASC to provide professional development credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification for select education programs. “We’re pleased to now offer SHRM credits for several programs,” said Sharri Dixon, program director, education operations at HASC. “Currently, LEAD Academy,...

New CEO Joins Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California

HASC welcomes Andrew Jones as the new chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, Rancho Mirage. He brings over a decade of health care leadership experience, with a strong background in hospital operations, workforce management and strategic service line growth. Most recently, Jones served as vice president of performance improvement for HCA Healthcare....

State’s Youngest Liver Transplant Recipient Thriving after CHLA Surgery

At just two weeks old, Banner became the youngest liver transplant recipient in California’s recorded history. Born with a rare form of liver disease, he needed intervention as soon as possible to survive. With his need so urgent, Banner was placed high on the waiting list for a transplant. Remarkably, a liver became available just […]

First Annual Health Care Impact Purchasing Award

Communities Lifting Communities and HASC invite you to apply or nominate an organization or colleague for the inaugural Health Care Impact Purchasing Award. Entries are due Friday, Aug. 1. The award ceremony, “Innovate. Include. Inspire,” will take place at the 2025 Supplier Diversity Conference, October 2 at the California Endowment, Los Angeles. The award honors...

Password Protection Coming to Hospital Association Websites

Starting this week, members of the California Hospital Association (CHA) and its regional associations — HASC, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California — will need a login and password to access most website content. With one username and password, HASC hospital members will be able...