Association News

Association News includes the leadership developments, legislative initiatives and changes, ideas and commentary pertinent to our members. It keeps you ahead of what’s happening and demonstrates the true value of your membership—relationships, representation and advocacy.

Act Now: Maximize Your BCBS Provider Settlement Recovery

MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Settlement. The case alleges that anti-competitive practices by BCBS plans resulted in reduced reimbursements to health care providers. In addition to financial compensation, the settlement includes over $17.3 billion in injunctive relief designed to benefit providers […]

HASC Backs L.A. Care’s Call to Protect Medicaid

HASC recently cosigned an L.A. Care Health Plan letter urging congressional leaders to protect Medicaid by opposing proposed cuts. The May 1 letter included signatures from a coalition of business and health care leaders across Southern California. The stakeholders warned that federal changes could strip California of $10 to 20 billion each year in Medicaid […]

Help Address the EMT Shortage with EMS Corps

About EMS Corps Over the past 10 years, the U.S. has faced a growing lack of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), now at a crisis level. EMS Corps, a national leader in addressing the shortage, partners with HASC to provide career pathways to young people facing barriers to employment. This innovative program is rooted in the […]

Thank You to Our Member Hospitals

As we celebrate Hospital Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and express my deepest appreciation for our member hospitals. Every day, you demonstrate unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our communities, providing care, comfort and hope to those who need it most. Your resilience, compassion and dedication are nothing short […]

HASC Welcomes Desert Regional Medical Center CEO

HASC is pleased to welcome Michael J. Ditoro, PharmD, as chief executive officer for Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs. In this role, he leads the largest hospital in Desert Care Network, home to the Coachella Valley’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. Ditoro joined Desert Regional as chief operating officer in 2018 and was promoted […]

Simplify AB 962 Reporting and Maximize Savings

Your AB 962 diversity reporting doesn’t have to be time-consuming or costly. Explore a seamless solution for generating a report that meets California’s supplier diversity reporting requirements. HASC member hospitals can receive an efficient solution offered by Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC in partnership with Proximo, powered by Proveedo. The tool simplifies reporting, enhances […]

WHA Woman of the Year Gala Honors Health Care Trailblazers

Women in Health Administration of Southern California (WHA) will hold its 2025 Woman of the Year Gala on Friday, May 16, at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills. Each year, WHA selects an honoree who demonstrates and is aligned with its mission, vision and values from a group of outstanding candidates. The annual gala, widely attended […]

Challenge and Promise in Health Care Innovation

The Health Systems Innovation Council (HSIC), organized by the Alliance for SoCal Innovation and HASC, held its second meeting March 20. Comprising leaders from Southern California health centers and systems, including many HASC members, the HSIC meets quarterly. Its goal: to deepen industry collaboration and create a regional competitive advantage by advancing health care innovation. […]

Call for Workgroup Members: Help Modernize Hospital Emergency Alerts

Your response is requested by Friday, April 18 HASC is forming a workgroup of hospital professionals in safety, security, facilities, clinical operations and emergency management to support the transition from color-coded emergency codes to plain language alerts—aligning with best practices endorsed by CMS, TJC, FEMA, CDC, CISA and HHS. Why This Change Matters The National […]

Health Care Scholarship Applications Now Open

HASC and Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) are pleased to open the application period for the 2025 CLC Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program. Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, April 1, through Saturday, May 31. Employees who have worked for a HASC member hospital at least one year and are enrolled in a health care […]