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.

New CEO Helms Corona Regional Medical Center

HASC welcomes Alistair Machoka, MBA, MHA, as the new chief executive officer of Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC), in Riverside County. With over 20 years of progressive health care experience, he was promoted to the role after eight years in leadership positions with Universal Health Services, CRMC’s parent company. Most recently, Machoka had served as […]

2024 Diversity Scholarship Winners Announced

Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are pleased to award 11 health care scholarships and three stipends through the 2024 Diversity in Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program. Launched in 2023, the program was created to help reduce health disparities and improve community health throughout Southern California by fostering a more diverse workforce. It aims […]

ShiftWise Flex: A Comprehensive Workforce Solution

Health care organizations face constant challenges in managing staffing needs while controlling costs. ShiftWise Flex, developed by AMN Healthcare, provides an integrated solution that simplifies workforce management across all job types — whether internal agency, float pool or contingent labor. The all-in-one platform streamlines sourcing, making it more cost-effective for health care systems.  ShiftWise Flex […]

State of the Hospitals Explores Ventura County Health Care

On Friday, Oct. 18, the County of Ventura and HASC hosted the first State of the Hospitals event in Camarillo. Geared toward industry and community leaders, the forum highlighted the challenges local hospitals and health care delivery systems are facing, along with their innovations and successes. The free event at the Ventura County Office of […]

Breakout Proposals Wanted for 2025 Annual Meeting

Overview Has your hospital or health system measurably improved care quality or solved a challenge in the past year? Would you like to showcase your project or initiative? HASC invites members to submit breakout proposals on your team’s efforts for the 2025 Annual Meeting, April 23 to 25 at the Grand Hyatt in Indian Wells, […]

New CEO Takes the Reins at Cedars-Sinai

HASC welcomes Peter L. Slavin, MD, who became president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Health System on Oct. 1. He succeeds Thomas M. Priselac, who retired after 30 years in that role and 45 years total with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Slavin brings to his new role deep experience in academic medicine and dedication to […]

Visa/Mastercard Update: Filing Deadline Extended

HASC members, the filing deadline for the Visa/Mastercard Settlement has been extended to February 4, 2025. If you register now with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, you’ll ensure timely filing for this $5.54 billion settlement. As your advocate, HASC has selected MCAG as its trusted partner to work on your […]

Navigating the Impact of Hurricanes on Hospital Operations

Our hearts go out to Floridians and those in surrounding areas grappling with the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and more recently, Hurricane Milton. At the same time, HASC continues to monitor recovery efforts, and all impacts related to health care — even here at home. In late September, Baxter International’s North […]

HASC Member Discount on Market Analytics Platform

SpeedTrack (www.speedtrack.com), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, is offering a 40% discount on new subscriptions to their Hospital Market Intelligence Platform. The SpeedTrack platform provides powerful, easy-to-use market analytics for inpatient, emergency department and ambulatory surgery encounters. Use cases include population health, strategic planning, community needs and equity reporting. Many HASC members are familiar with […]

New Leadership Roles at Dignity Health

HASC is pleased to congratulate three chief executives on their new leadership roles within the Dignity Health system. Jill Welton, MSN, RN, was promoted to market president of Dignity Health Southern California in April. She previously had served as president and CEO of Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center since 2018. At […]