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.

Collaboration for Care: Building Trust and Transparency Across Care Partners

Care Collaboration Across the Continuum Care collaboration is crucial for high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care. However, challenges in data sharing and communication among care settings hinder this process. The recent Southern California Care Collaboration Conference, hosted by HASC and PointClickCare, an Endorsed Business Partner, addressed these issues with insights from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), health […]

Don’t Miss the Feb. 4 Visa/Mastercard Claim Filing Deadline

As of mid-August, the $5.54 billion Visa/Mastercard Class Action Settlement claim filing deadline has been extended to Feb. 4, 2025. You still have time to take advantage of the potential to recover money for your organization! HASC members may benefit from a Class Action Settlement Recovery Service, on a contingent fee basis, through our partnership […]

Wildfire and Advocacy Updates

I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July last week, filled with celebration, reflection and time with loved ones. Wildfire Challenges Southern California’s heat wave has made it clear that summer is upon us, with temperatures peaking last week and remaining high throughout this week. As we endure this excessive heat, […]

Welcome to Andrew Goldfrach, New ARMC Leader 

HASC warmly welcomes Andrew Goldfrach, who became chief executive officer of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) on June 1. Goldfrach had served as ARMC’s chief operating officer since March 2020, leading initiatives that have increased the hospital’s status and expanded its services. Under his direction, ARMC became accredited as a comprehensive stroke center, launched a […]

Thank You for Making the 2024 Annual Meeting a Success

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” — Albert Einstein I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, taking time to reflect on the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our great country. Their selfless service allows us to enjoy the freedoms […]

Webinar Series: Plans of Safe Care

Download flyer HASC members are invited to a free webinar series on implementing Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in hospital settings. POSC are a key mandate of the federal Comprehensive Addiction Recovery and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment acts. The series is hosted by Health Management Associates (HMA) and the Los Angeles Office of Child […]

DHS Announces Grants to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

On April 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its FY 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program. The TVTP Grant Program will offer $18 million to assist eligible entities to provide training and resources that prevent targeted violence and terrorism nationwide. The grant also aims to increase public awareness and partnerships […]

Phil Buttell Takes the Helm at Los Robles

HASC warmly welcomes Phil Buttell, who has taken the role of chief executive officer at Los Robles Health System, Thousand Oaks. He began at the 386-bed, Level II Trauma Center April 8. Prior to Los Robles, Buttell was chief executive officer at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park City, Kansas. He joined HCA Healthcare in 2009, […]

Annual Meetings Offer Forum for Advocacy and Inspiration

Last week, along with more than 1,000 other hospital and health system leaders, I attended the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. As always, it was a tremendous opportunity to connect with my counterparts throughout the country and engage in meaningful discussions about advancing health care and navigating the many obstacles facing […]

Meet Job Candidates at CSU Dominguez Health Care Expo

HASC is pleased to invite members to a job fair hosted by our workforce partner California State University, Dominguez Hills. The College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Job Expo will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. View the flyer here. You’ll have the opportunity to meet students pursuing […]