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 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 […]

Southern California Wildfire Resources

The fires that have devastated Southern California since Jan. 7 are also heavily impacting HASC’s hospital members. This page will house wildfire resources for our members, and will be updated as new information arises.

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Bring New Talent to your Hospital: Host a CDIP Intern

HASC members, consider hosting a College to Career Development Internship Program (CDIP) intern this summer or fall. CDIP interns are high-performing college students and recent grads who bring value to host organizations through their hard work, fresh insights and passion for learning. CDIP is a workforce development program sponsored by HASC and the Health Career […]

Labor Union Report Launches

The Labor Union Penetration Report is now open to HASC Human Resources Survey Program participants. The report aims to ensure that the associations maintain accurate, up-to-date records on labor union penetration in member hospitals. These data are also critical in informing the hospital associations’ advocacy for hospitals. HASC asks all participants to complete the report […]