Overview Has your organization solved a challenge, made a breakthrough in care quality or launched a major project this past year? HASC invites members to submit breakout session proposals on your efforts for the 2027 Annual Meeting, April 26 to 28 at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad. Your innovative solutions are important to HASC […]
HASC, in partnership with Orange County United Way, engaged Cause IMPACTS to develop a comprehensive workforce report on the evolving needs of HASC member hospitals. The report, “Strengthening Orange County’s Healthcare Workforce: Recommendations for a Resilient Future, was funded by CalOptima Health. The workforce report is designed to provide healthcare leaders with data-driven insights into […]
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has announced the appointment of Bryan Bucklew, FACHE, as its next president and chief executive officer. He will begin his new role on Oct. 26. Bucklew, who has served as president and CEO of Hospital Council – Northern & Central California since 2018, will lead one of the largest hospital […]
HASC is pleased to announce a regional initiative to transition hospitals from traditional color-coded emergency alerts to standardized plain language emergency alerts. Beginning in Sept. 2026, hospitals across the HASC region are encouraged to initiate the transition based on organizational readiness. This effort will support a more consistent, clear and effective emergency communication system for […]
HASC, in partnership with ReddiNet, is proud to launch SAFE-TXTSM. A regional emergency security notification network, SAFE-TXT is designed to enhance communication, situational awareness and security collaboration among healthcare organizations throughout Southern California. Built on the principle of “Regional Awareness. Stronger Security,” SAFE-TXT provides a fast and reliable way for healthcare safety and security leaders […]
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. […]
Across Southern California, hundreds of students are preparing for healthcare careers through specialized high school pathway programs. These pathways focus on nursing, patient care, emergency medicine, biotechnology, public health, medical assisting, sports medicine and other health professions.Such students offer a valuable opportunity for hospitals to build awareness, strengthen workforce pipelines and connect with future talent […]
HASC, in partnership with AARP and the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, recently held a virtual workshop on Rethinking Age at Work. The interactive employer training was designed to help employers rethink age in the workplace and turn demographic change into a competitive advantage. During the session, participants explored age-inclusive practices and practical strategies […]
HASC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and City and County of Los Angeles public safety partners held their second Health Care Security and Emergency Preparedness Symposium July 28 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), Pomona. With hospitals facing increased threats and swatting, such as a recent bomb scare at Huntington Health, the program offered timely […]
HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital chief executives. Anthony Coleman, D.H.A, joined St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino as hospital president in June. David Kim, M.D., became chief executive officer of MemorialCare in July. In his new role, Coleman leads St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San […]
