President’s Message

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference.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 […]

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I hope this message finds you all in good health and that you’ve been enjoying a wonderful summer so far. As you know, this past weekend brought very unusual weather to our typically sunny SoCal region. We encountered an unexpected deluge from […]

Helping Hospitals Prevent Wildfire Risks

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As Californians continue sweltering in record-breaking summer heat, we must remind ourselves of the potential dangers when temperatures soar, including increased risk of wildfires and power outages. In the past few weeks, Riverside County experienced a series of wildfires, which were primarily […]

Thank You for Joining the Annual Meeting

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to our members and sponsors for their unwavering support for and active participation in HASC’s 2023 Annual Meeting. The theme of the event, which occurred in Palm Desert May 17 to […]

Honoring Our Hospitals and Health Care Workers

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we celebrate National Hospital Week, May 7 to 13, I want to highlight the significant contributions our hospitals and health care workers make to our communities. In addition, we honor the compassionate healing work of our nurses as we recognize National […]

Advocacy Focus: Executive Compensation Initiative

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As HASC continues its journey to achieve goals aligned with our strategic priorities, I would like to use this platform to keep you informed every step of the way. More than ever, the health care landscape comprises winding roads that require detours, […]

Education and Health Care Leadership Excellence

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.For over 85 years, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has focused on one mission—advancing leaders and the field of health care leadership excellence. Last week, 5,000-plus health care leaders from across the nation traveled to Chicago for the privilege of […]

The End of California’s PHE

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.February 28 marked the ending of vital state policy flexibilities under the public health emergency (PHE) that enabled California providers to meet the pandemic’s unprecedented health care challenges. Among other things, PHE includes waivers that have been critical in expanding patient care […]

Join Us at the HASC Annual Meeting, May 17 to 19

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.It’s that time of year again and HASC staff are preparing to welcome members at our 2023 Annual Meeting. Empower and Elevate will be the theme as we aim to inspire leaders to harness their strengths to enhance health care delivery – […]

HASC Welcomes 2023 Board Chair

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Greetings! This year is off to a stormy start as turbulent weather, including record rainfall, has had significant impacts on California’s residents. These back-to-back downpours resulted in power outages, falling rocks and debris, some flooding and hazardous driving conditions throughout the region. […]