Association News

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HASC Associate Members Hear the Latest at 2022 Event

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.On December 8, HASC hosted a one-hour Zoom session for close to 20 associate members. The online gathering provided an opportunity for the HASC team to share its accomplishments from the past two years, which were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

HASC Staff Quoted on Workforce Development

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.A recent article in the Sacramento News & Review focusing on health care job creation included comments from HASC’s Teri Hollingsworth, VP of human resources and education services, and Lisa Mitchell, program director for workforce development. Hollingsworth shared about the start of […]

In Memoriam: Daniel Lang, MD, 1926–2022

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is greatly saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Daniel Lang on Nov. 7, following a short illness. Dr. Lang served as medical director of HASC and National Health Foundation (NHF) for more than […]

Safe Holidays; Ballot Initiatives Update

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Staying Safe During the Holidays As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re reminded to pause and reflect on all that for which we are thankful. I’m grateful for the unwavering commitment of our hospitals to keep Southern California residents healthy and safe, […]

B2B Pricing for Respiratory Illness Prevention Supplies

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospitalization rates rise for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, HASC has asked our partner bttn to provide a list of medical products to support prevention and mitigation efforts. bttn’s B2B medical supply marketplace offers transparent, instant […]

Thank You to Vets; $25 Minimum Wage Election Updates

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Today, we honor the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. Millions of men and women have courageously answered the call to serve our nation by protecting our country and preserving our freedoms — such as the ability to […]

DOL Nursing Expansion Grants: Apply by Jan. 6

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced an $80 million funding opportunity through its Nursing Expansion Grant Program. The grants are intended to address nursing shortages and workforce development challenges through expanding the pipeline of professionals, advancing equity and creating pathways […]

Cedar’s Integrated Payer-Provider Billing Platform Introduced to Highmark Inc. and Allegheny Health Network Customers

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.To pay for a single health care visit, consumers may experience multiple, disconnected interactions with providers and payers. For example, consumers looking to pay the bill, check their deductible progress or verify health benefit account balance might require several phone calls and […]

HASC 2023 Annual Meeting

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Thank you to all who joined us for our 2023 Annual Meeting! It was wonderful to see our members and partners in person and we hope you found the meeting valuable and enjoyable.

Reminder! Don’t Miss Out: IRAP Grants Can Help Fill Challenging Positions

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC is pleased to recommend a first-of-its-kind offering to members struggling with recruitment and retention for positions in health care culinary services, sterile processing, MRI technician, facilities management and supply chain. We urge you take advantage of this free time-limited grant opportunity […]