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About EMS Corps Over the past 10 years, the U.S. has faced a growing lack of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), now at a crisis level. EMS Corps, a national leader in addressing the shortage, partners with HASC to provide career pathways to young people facing barriers to employment. This innovative program is rooted in the...
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we celebrate Hospital Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and express my deepest appreciation for our member hospitals.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 […]
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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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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...
