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.

Thank You for Attending the July 27 IRAP Information Session

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Sept. Update: $10K Available for First 20 IRAP Adopters Dallas College and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) have announced that the first 20 adopters of an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) will be eligible for up to $10,000 per […]

Karl Keeler Named Chief Executive of Providence Saint Joseph

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC is pleased to welcome Karl Keeler as Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new chief executive. He begins his role Aug. 15, reporting to Kevin Manemann, chief executive of Providence Southern California. “Throughout the chief executive selection process, Karl’s demonstrated experience in […]

Dodgers Healthcare Appreciation Night

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Download flyer The Los Angeles Dodgers invite HASC members to join other health professionals at Dodger Stadium for Healthcare Appreciation Night. This special event package includes a ticket to watch the Dodgers play the Colorado Rockies, along with a Healthcare Appreciation Night […]

My SoCal Hospitals Campaign Supports HASC Members

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.For the last two-plus years, Southern California hospitals and frontline staff have cared for hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 patients and encountered millions of inpatient stays and emergency department visits – all while enduring an onslaught of obstacles. Now, more than half […]

In the Spotlight: Teri Hollingsworth

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.This interview with Teri Hollingsworth, HASC’s Vice President of Human Resources and Education Services, took place on KVTA Radio’s Workforce Wednesdays segment. Teri, along with Cynthia Avila of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, HASC’s partner, discussed the free Virtual Health […]

L.A. City Moves to Adopt Unequal Pay Ordinance

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. You’re likely aware that the SEIU-UHW union has filed nine risky and inequitable ballot initiatives in nine Southern California cities, aimed for the November 2022 ballot. The cities are Los Angeles, Downey, Inglewood, Long Beach, Monterey Park, Culver City, Baldwin Park, […]

Program Offers Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Entry-level LA County job seekers aiming to work in health care have an excellent opportunity through the Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network’s Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Program. Since it began in 2009, this program has created hundreds of full-time PCA positions, […]

OC Leaders: Health Care Workforce Building Discussion, June 22

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Staffing is on the mind of nearly every hospital leader, and it is critical that we voice our thoughts and collectively explore ways to build a robust and resilient health care workforce.   HASC invites Orange County hospitals to join as we engage in […]

CALL TO ACTION: All Hospitals on Deck to Defeat Deeply Flawed, Inequitable Health Care Minimum Pay Measures

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospitals look to emerge from a tumultuous two-plus years, they continue to encounter new and different challenges. One challenge relates to 10 ballot initiatives that would deepen inequities in our health care system and jeopardize access to care. Driven by the […]

Mental Health Awareness; Pandemic Response and Emergency Planning Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Two weeks ago, we hosted our first in-person Annual Meeting in three years, and it was wonderful to see so many of our valued leaders face to face again. Our theme was The Path Forward, and the gathering further validated why we’ve […]