President’s Message

Thank You for Making the 2024 Annual Meeting a Success

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”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 […]

Annual Meetings Offer Forum for Advocacy and Inspiration

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, along with more than 1,000 other hospital and health system leaders, I attended the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting in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 […]

Working to Ease Medical Debt Requirements

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I hope you are all staying safe in the rainfall we’re experiencing and that you enjoyed a long holiday weekend celebrating President’s Day. As I reflect on past presidents and their impact, I thought the following quote was a fitting characterization of […]

Southern California Weathers Storm; Safety-net Hospitals Terminated

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Weathering the Storm Over the weekend and extending into this week, California encountered record-breaking rainfall, with numerous repercussions for our member hospitals. In fact, here in downtown Los Angeles, we witnessed a remarkable rainfall event, with a recorded precipitation of 4.10 inches. […]

Welcoming Our 2024 Board Members

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.On Saturday, Jan. 20, I had the great pleasure of presiding over HASC’s 2024 board installation dinner. This annual event holds a special place in the heart of HASC tradition, and I always appreciate the opportunity to acknowledge both our past and […]

Setting the Record Straight on Rising Health Care Costs

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Happy 2024! I hope and trust that you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. As the year begins, I’d like to share an example of how, on top of financial and operational struggles, hospitals are also facing challenges to […]

A Season of Gratitude and Anticipation

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ​​​​— William Arthur Ward With the Thanksgiving holiday in our rear view, and our attention shifted. towards the upcoming holidays and new year, we […]

Financial Challenges Threaten Safety Net Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.An article recently published in the Los Angeles Times, “MLK Community Hospital Faces Financial Struggles,” sheds light on the increasingly challenging circumstances that our hospitals have grappled with over the past few years. With one in five hospitals at risk of closure, […]

Supplier Diversity Initiative Aims to Advance Health Equity

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC is committed to fostering a health care environment that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. To that end, I’m excited to share about a pivotal initiative that promises to advance health equity in Southern California. Our recent endeavor, the Hospital Supplier […]

Panel Highlights Post-pandemic Challenges for Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This event is dedicated to forging connections between health policy and the practical world of politics. I was part of […]