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.

Public Safety Agencies, Hospitals Partner Against Security Threats

HASC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and City and County of Los Angeles public safety partners held their second Health Care Security and Emergency Preparedness Symposium July 28 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), Pomona. With hospitals facing increased threats and swatting, such as a recent bomb scare at Huntington Health, the program offered timely […]

New Chief Executives Welcomed

HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital chief executives. Anthony Coleman, D.H.A, joined St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino as hospital president in June. David Kim, M.D., became chief executive officer of MemorialCare in July. In his new role, Coleman leads St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San […]

HASC Welcomes New Education Partner CPI

HASC is pleased to introduce the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), a new Education Partner. CPI is a global leader in offering proven de-escalation and crisis prevention training to healthcare providers and other organizations. As a HASC Education Partner, CPI brings nationally recognized expertise in violence prevention and crisis intervention training for professional organizations. The institute’s decades of experience […]

HASC Announces Strategic Partnership with Alliant Human Capital

HASC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Alliant Human Capital and Employee Benefits. The collaboration provides HASC members expanded access to integrated workforce consulting and employee benefits solutions designed to help healthcare organizations address today’s evolving workforce and organizational challenges. As part of Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s fourth largest insurance brokerage, Alliant […]

AHA Names Steve Walsh as President and CEO

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced on June 30 the unanimous appointment of Steve Walsh as its next president and chief executive officer. Walsh will assume leadership of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare system membership organization this fall. The AHA represents nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems, networks and other providers. He has served […]

Every Hospital Has a Hero. Help Us Recognize Them.

Every day across Southern California, remarkable people walk through hospital doors with a singular purpose: to care for others. They’re the nurses who comfort families during life’s most difficult moments. Environmental services staff who ensure safe healing environments. Laboratory professionals who deliver critical results. Engineers who keep life-saving equipment running. Volunteers who brighten a patient’s […]

Welcome to New CEOs Bjornberg, Senella

HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital leaders to our membership. Christopher Bjornberg became the new chief executive officer (CEO) of San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (SGMH) in June. Albert Senella is president and CEO of Tarzana Treatment Center, which in June became HASC’s newest hospital member. SGMH is a 79-bed acute care hospital and […]

Don’t Miss Upcoming Settlement Filing Deadlines

Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has helped healthcare organizations recover over $75 million in the past five years. This number includes more than $4.9 million for HASC member hospitals. With hundreds of millions of dollars in active settlement funds and important filing deadlines approaching, now is a critical time to […]

Clinical Laboratory Science Student Placements Needed

HASC is requesting our members’ support in providing placement opportunities for clinical laboratory science (CLS) students in the California State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills and Channel Islands CLS programs. Clinical placements are a key learning component for future clinical laboratory scientists. Along with rigorous academic coursework, students rely on high-quality clinical experiences to gain the […]

Medline Update: Supply Chain Response Following Tracy Fire

Medline hosted an online briefing for hospitals following the June 11 fire that destroyed its Tracy, Calif., distribution center. The 1.2 million-square-foot building, Medline’s second-largest distribution center, represents about 3 percent of the company’s total distribution footprint nationwide. All on-site personnel evacuated safely, and recovery work began after a multi-day firefighting effort. During the briefing, […]