Advocacy

About Advocacy

Through HASC’s advocacy work, we give hospitals the tools, skills and support they need to make their vision happen. We empower you with the scale of our membership, represent your concerns and priorities, press for recognition of your needs, and insist on the importance of your voice in public policy.

Election Day is Almost Here: Make Your Voting Plan

With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, now is the time to make your voting plan. As HASC and our member hospitals work each day to support health and well-being for our communities, making sure we vote is one simple way to stay engaged in decisions affecting our lives and communities. Take a […]

Yes on ER Coalition Marks Win for LA County Healthcare

The Yes on ER Coalition celebrated the passage of Measure ER at a press conference Wednesday, June 10, at St. John’s Community Health Clinic. Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who introduced the bill, and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined Jim Mangia, president and CEO of St. John’s Community Health, and coalition partners at the event. HASC […]

New Initiative May Add Financial Pressure for LA Hospitals

As hospitals in California face serious threats at the federal level — including deep cuts to Medicaid — we are also seeing local efforts that, if enacted, could impose yet another costly mandate on hospitals. Recently, a petition was filed with the City of Los Angeles that would establish a citywide minimum wage for all...