Partner Updates

Workforce Models That Matter: How MSP Structure Impacts Cost, Quality and Control

California hospitals continue to face persistent workforce shortages, rising labor costs and increasing pressure on clinical operations. These challenges make it critical for hospitals to access reliable, cost‑effective staffing solutions that support both patient care and financial sustainability. To help address these needs, HASC partners with Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) through the SoCal Works program […]

Cyberattacks and Vendor Risk

Recent major cyber incidents have clearly shown the far-reaching impacts of health care data breaches, along with the risks posed by third-party vendors. Learn more about the true cost of cyberattacks and their increased potential through vendor relationships in this article by ComplyAssistant, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner. The True Cost of Cyberattacks Two major […]

New CMS Mandate Puts Focus on Hospital Glycemic Control

View newsletter as PDF The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added inpatient glycemic control to its Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, signaling a major shift in federal oversight of hospital-based diabetes and blood glucose management. Beginning with the 2026 reporting period, hospitals will be required to track and report two new […]

Ensure Strong Patient Collections with AblePay

With deductibles resetting and premiums rising, do you have a strategy in place to maintain strong patient collections? Most patient deductibles reset on Jan. 1, increasing patients’ out-of-pocket costs. Employee health insurance premiums are projected to rise an average of 6%. Higher patient responsibility is making it more difficult for HASC members to collect payments. […]

Secure Your Holiday Staffing with Confidence

As the holidays approach, hospitals are preparing for higher patient volumes, staff vacations and the ongoing need to maintain quality care. Ensuring the right balance of permanent and agency staffing is essential. That’s where Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) and Jackson Physician Search (JPS) —endorsed partners of HASC — can help. HWL, through the SoCal Works […]

Focus on Jackson Physician Search

Jackson Physician Search (JPS) is proud to continue its relationship with HASC as an Endorsed Business Partner. First introduced to member hospitals two years ago, JPS has since reinforced its reputation as the largest privately owned and most trusted firm in physician recruitment. Specializing in the permanent placement of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice...

Act Now: Maximize Your BCBS Provider Settlement Recovery

MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Settlement. The case alleges that anti-competitive practices by BCBS plans resulted in reduced reimbursements to health care providers. In addition to financial compensation, the settlement includes over $17.3 billion in injunctive relief designed to benefit providers […]

Don’t Miss the $5.54B Visa-Mastercard Deadline

HASC has partnered with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), an Endorsed Business Partner, to offer claims filing services for eligible members. The filing deadline for the $5.54 billion Visa-Mastercard settlement is Feb. 4 — don’t miss your chance to recover funds! Deadlines are also coming up for more settlements totaling over $10 billion, including the...

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 […]