This message was originally published as an op-ed in the Ventura County Star on Thursday, Nov. 5. When we think about the institutions that make Ventura County a strong and vibrant place to live, hospitals come to mind for the care they provide during life’s most critical moments. But their impact goes far beyond just […]
As we move deeper into fall, I’d like to share an update on our recent listening sessions and a new HASC resource to help communities prepare for the changes ahead. HASC’s listening sessions initiative has now concluded. Across Southern California, we heard from hospital leaders, health plans, other healthcare stakeholders and Medi-Cal-eligible residents. Participants spoke […]
I’m writing to share an important update on Communities Lifting Communities (CLC), HASC’s 501(c)(3) subsidiary. HASC established CLC in 2020 to help hospitals and community partners align their efforts around shared community health priorities. Since then, CLC has brought together hospitals, community clinics, health plans, public agencies and many other community partners around this commitment […]
As we inch toward the end of summer, I want to share an update on several efforts underway at HASC that focus on both immediate challenges facing our hospitals and the longer-term health of the communities we serve. Over the past several months, HASC has conducted a series of listening sessions across our six-county region. […]
Every day across Southern California, remarkable people walk through hospital doors with a singular purpose: to care for others. They’re the nurses who comfort families during life’s most difficult moments. Environmental services staff who ensure safe healing environments. Laboratory professionals who deliver critical results. Engineers who keep life-saving equipment running. Volunteers who brighten a patient’s […]
The health of our communities depends on far more than just the care delivered within hospital walls. It depends on a healthcare system that’s connected, prepared and ready to respond when unexpected challenges arise. Over the past several weeks, Southern California has been reminded of that reality. In May, a hazardous materials incident at an […]
The 2026 HASC Annual Meeting is now behind us, and I’ve been reflecting on what we accomplished together at the Park Hyatt Aviara last month — and how much it meant. To everyone who joined us in Carlsbad, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether you traveled from across the HASC region or […]
On Feb. 25, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 Economic Forecast, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). I was honored to join an outstanding group of leaders, including Martha Santana-Chin of L.A. Care, Dr. Christina Ghaly of Los Angeles County Health Services, Castulo de […]
As we start the new year, I have the great pleasure of introducing HASC’s 2026 board members. Once again, we’re facing another extremely challenging year — so it’s encouraging to see these dedicated hospital leaders doubling down on their commitment to keep improving patient care and the health of our communities. The highly experienced executives […]
As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the leadership, compassion and steadiness you bring to our region’s health care community. We continue to navigate a landscape that’s far from easy. Hospitals and health systems across Southern California are working through complex […]
