Newsroom

The Hospital Association of Southern California newsroom includes media contact information and communications-related resources for hospital members. HASC’s Advocacy Department coordinates the association’s media relations. For information about HASC or to interview staff, contact Adam Blackstone, (213) 538-0761, or the regional office nearest you.

For inquiries about filming on location at a regional health care facility, please email Margaret O’Donnell or call (213) 538-0721.

HASC Office of Communications

515 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3300
(213) 538-0700

Adam Blackstone
Senior Vice President, Communications
(213) 538-0761

Regional Contacts

Los Angeles County
Adena Tessler
Regional Vice President
(213) 538-0703		Riverside / San Bernardino Counties
Megan Barajas
Regional Vice President
(951) 222-2284
Orange County
Sara May
Regional Vice President
(714) 663-0294		Santa Barbara / Ventura Counties
Audra Strickland
Regional Vice President
(805) 679-1717

HASC IE Office and DBH Honored for Data Platform

HASC’s Inland Empire office, along with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), recently received an achievement award for developing the 5150/5585 Data Platform to track behavioral health holds in emergency departments (EDs). The National Association of Counties honors outstanding county government programs and services in 18 categories. HASC and DBH’s data platform […]

Kaiser Permanente Appoints New Leader of Panorama City Service Area

Kaiser Permanente has appointed Camille Applin-Jones, MBA, BSN, FACHE, as the new senior vice president and area manager for the Panorama City and Antelope Valley service areas. With a distinguished career in health care leadership and passion for community health, Applin-Jones is poised to lead Kaiser Permanente’s efforts in delivering high-quality, affordable care in the […]

Collaboration for Care: Building Trust and Transparency Across Care Partners

Care Collaboration Across the Continuum Care collaboration is crucial for high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care. However, challenges in data sharing and communication among care settings hinder this process. The recent Southern California Care Collaboration Conference, hosted by HASC and PointClickCare, an Endorsed Business Partner, addressed these issues with insights from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), health […]

Don’t Miss the Aug. 30 Visa/Mastercard Claim Filing Deadline

The $5.54 billion Visa/Mastercard Class Action Settlement claim filing deadline of May 31, 2024, has been extended to Aug. 30, 2024. You still have time to take advantage of the potential to recover money for your organization! HASC members may benefit from a Class Action Settlement Recovery Service, on a contingent fee basis, through our […]

Wildfire and Advocacy Updates

I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July last week, filled with celebration, reflection and time with loved ones. Wildfire Challenges Southern California’s heat wave has made it clear that summer is upon us, with temperatures peaking last week and remaining high throughout this week. As we endure this excessive heat, […]

Welcome to Andrew Goldfrach, New ARMC Leader 

HASC warmly welcomes Andrew Goldfrach, who became chief executive officer of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) on June 1. Goldfrach had served as ARMC’s chief operating officer since March 2020, leading initiatives that have increased the hospital’s status and expanded its services. Under his direction, ARMC became accredited as a comprehensive stroke center, launched a […]

Thank You for Making the 2024 Annual Meeting a Success

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” — Albert Einstein I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, taking time to reflect on the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our great country. Their selfless service allows us to enjoy the freedoms […]

Deadline Approaching for Visa/Mastercard Settlement – Partner with MCAG

MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the proceedings related to the Visa/Mastercard Interchange Fee Class Action Settlement (Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1720). The lawsuit states that merchants paid more fees than they should have for accepting Visa and Mastercard payments from consumers. MCAG: A […]

Webinar Series: Plans of Safe Care

Download flyer HASC members are invited to a free webinar series on implementing Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in hospital settings. POSC are a key mandate of the federal Comprehensive Addiction Recovery and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment acts. The series is hosted by Health Management Associates (HMA) and the Los Angeles Office of Child […]

DHS Announces Grants to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

On April 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its FY 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program. The TVTP Grant Program will offer $18 million to assist eligible entities to provide training and resources that prevent targeted violence and terrorism nationwide. The grant also aims to increase public awareness and partnerships […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

Senior Vice President, Communications
(213) 538-0761
[email protected]