The HASC Emergency Codes Workgroup is asking hospital employees in safety, emergency and related roles to complete a brief survey by Friday, June 6. The survey data will help the workgroup identify which codes are currently in use as it supports hospitals in transitioning from color-coded to plain language alerts. Background In April, HASC announced […]
MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Settlement. The case alleges that anti-competitive practices by BCBS plans resulted in reduced reimbursements to health care providers. In addition to financial compensation, the settlement includes over $17.3 billion in injunctive relief designed to benefit providers […]
HASC and Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) are pleased to open the application period for the 2025 CLC Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program. Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, April 1, through Saturday, May 31. Employees who have worked for a HASC member hospital at least one year and are enrolled in a health care […]
Mark your calendar now for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 — the next Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference! Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are excited to share that plans are underway for a compelling day of collaboration, learning and networking to advance supplier diversity and create lasting community impact. 📍 Location: The California Endowment […]
HASC members, consider hosting a College to Career Development Internship Program (CDIP) intern this summer or fall. CDIP interns are high-performing college students and recent grads who bring value to host organizations through their hard work, fresh insights and passion for learning. CDIP is a workforce development program sponsored by HASC and the Health Career […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]