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Meet Job Candidates at CSU Dominguez Health Care Expo

HASC is pleased to invite members to a job fair hosted by our workforce partner California State University, Dominguez Hills. The College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Job Expo will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. View the flyer here. You’ll have the opportunity to meet students pursuing […]

Help Your Hospital Manage Medical Waste

Last year, HASC established the Environmental Waste Stewardship Committee to ensure hospitals effectively manage their medical waste. The group convenes representatives from LA area hospitals who work to identify and promote best practices, build capacity and foster stakeholder collaboration. We invite all interested persons to join our quarterly Zoom meeting, which will take place on […]

Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Applications Open April 1

In 2023, HASC and Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) launched the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Program to help grow a more inclusive health care workforce. This year, the two organizations are excited to continue partnering to break down financial barriers for students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, pursuing health care careers. The initiative will also benefit […]

HASC Annual Meeting Room Booking Alert

HASC just learned that a company called Elite Housing Solutions has contacted 2024 Annual Meeting attendees to offer hotel rooms at a reduced rate. Please note: This company is not affiliated with HASC or the Annual Meeting in any way. HASC is the only company that will contact you about hotel rooms. If someone other […]

Save the Date: Pharmacy Benefit Management Webinar Series

Pharmacy, finance and business professionals, you’re warmly invited to join HASC and AffirmedRx, an Endorsed Business Partner, for an educational webinar series. AffirmedRx is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve health care outcomes by bringing clarity, integrity and trust to pharmacy benefit management. All webinars take place from 11 a.m. to 12 […]

HASC, LA County Connect Hospitals with Job Seekers

Hospitals seeking job candidates can continue looking to HASC and its partnership with the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The partnership aims to help hospitals fill key vacancies with job seekers who have recently completed or will soon complete health profession training programs. The DEO’s LA County America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) […]

2024 Human Resources Surveys Open March 6

HASC invites members to enroll in the 2024 Human Resources Surveys on Wednesday, March 6. The program includes non-management, executive and management compensation; employee benefits; labor union penetration; and workforce surveys. FutureSense, An Alliant Company is partnering with HASC to support this project. A respected consulting firm, FutureSense has more than 25 years of experience working with […]

HASC Welcomes Back Kedren Community Health Center

HASC is pleased to welcome back returning hospital member Kedren Community Health Center. The facility is a not-for-profit acute psychiatric hospital offering behavioral health and primary care treatment. The South Los Angeles 72-bed hospital is led by Chief Executive Officer Gregory Polk, MPA. 4211 South Avalon BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90011Website: www.kedren.org Gregory Polk, MPA, Chief […]

AHA Urges Action Following Cyberattack

As the cyberattack on Change Healthcare continues impacting the health care system, the American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging hospitals and other providers to contact Congress for help in minimizing damage. The attack has disrupted Change Healthcare’s claims processing and pharmacy services, markedly impacting hospitals and health systems. On March 4, AHA sent a letter […]

New Associate Members Join HASC

HASC is pleased to welcome two new associate corporate members, Ambiance Medical Transportation, LLC, and Athene Law, LLP. Ambiance Medical Transportation, LLCwww.ambiancetrans.comGlendale, CAMichael Borom, Owner Ambiance Medical Transportation provides non-emergency gurney transportation for hospitals and health plans. The service focuses on patient discharges from acute to sub-acute facilities and homes. Athene Law, LLPwww.athenelaw.comSan Francisco, CAFelicia […]