Briefs

Labor Union Report Launches

The Labor Union Penetration Report is now open to HASC Human Resources Survey Program participants. The report aims to ensure that the associations maintain accurate, up-to-date records on labor union penetration in member hospitals. These data are also critical in informing the hospital associations’ advocacy for hospitals. HASC asks all participants to complete the report […]

New Chief Executive Joins KP Los Angeles

HASC is pleased to welcome Sal Ababneh, the new senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente (KP) Los Angeles Medical Center. With over two decades of experience in medical operations and health care leadership, Ababneh brings a wide breadth of skills and knowledge to KP’s flagship Los Angeles tertiary care center. Most recently, […]

Introducing SoCal Works: A Transformative Approach to Contingent Staffing for HASC Members

HASC is proud to announce its partnership with HWL (Healthcare Workforce Logistics) to launch SoCal Works, an exclusive contingent staffing program designed to give HASC members greater control, cost savings and workforce transparency. SoCal Works is the only contingent staffing program that leverages proprietary technology to provide full insight into pay packages, ensuring transparency across […]

Participate in the 2025 HR Survey Program

HASC members, enrollment is now open for the 2025 HR Survey Program, which begins April 1. The program includes surveys on Non-management, Executive and Management Compensation; Labor Union Penetration; and Workforce. Please enroll by Thursday, March 21, at Salarity.org. Report Fees As a HASC member, you receive the HR Survey Program as a benefit. Members pay […]

Powering Mission and Margin

Briefs Focus is a HASC feature designed to promote dialogue on key issues in health care. This white paper is submitted by Cedar, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner. A staggering 100 million patients struggle with medical debt. While most providers are willing to work with patients on price, they have to walk a tightrope to determine […]

Apply Now for USC’s MS in Health Systems Management Engineering

Download information sheet The U.S. health care system is facing major challenges including pandemics, workforce shortages, health disparities and inequity, rising costs and more. Highly skilled health professionals are critically needed to help develop innovative solutions and transform care delivery. In response to this need, the University of Southern California has launched a Master of […]

Merritt Hawkins Releases 2022 Physician Recruiting Incentives Review

For the last 29 years, Merritt Hawkins, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has published its Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives. Each report is based on real-world recruiting data derived from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. View or download 2022 Review highlights at left. HASC members can request the […]

Aug. 12 Deadline for Q2 2022 Health Care Workforce Survey

As hospitals face critical workforce shortages, data are essential to provide insight into supply, demand and distribution of health professionals. Each quarter, HASC member hospitals are invited to participate in the Health Care Workforce Survey, which captures data related to turnover, new hires and vacancies for all positions, including select nursing and allied health positions. […]

Thank You for Attending the July 27 IRAP Information Session

Sept. Update: $10K Available for First 20 IRAP Adopters Dallas College and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) have announced that the first 20 adopters of an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) will be eligible for up to $10,000 per location (grant funding permitting). HASC strongly encourages members struggling with recruitment and retention […]

Karl Keeler Named Chief Executive of Providence Saint Joseph

HASC is pleased to welcome Karl Keeler as Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new chief executive. He begins his role Aug. 15, reporting to Kevin Manemann, chief executive of Providence Southern California. “Throughout the chief executive selection process, Karl’s demonstrated experience in hospital operations, growth and strategy, and his passion for continuous process improvement made […]