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

Visa/Mastercard Update: Filing Deadline Extended

HASC members, the filing deadline for the Visa/Mastercard Settlement has been extended to February 4, 2025. If you register now with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, you’ll ensure timely filing for this $5.54 billion settlement. As your advocate, HASC has selected MCAG as its trusted partner to work on your […]

Navigating the Impact of Hurricanes on Hospital Operations

Our hearts go out to Floridians and those in surrounding areas grappling with the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and more recently, Hurricane Milton. At the same time, HASC continues to monitor recovery efforts, and all impacts related to health care — even here at home. In late September, Baxter International’s North […]

HASC Member Discount on Market Analytics Platform

SpeedTrack (www.speedtrack.com), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, is offering a 40% discount on new subscriptions to their Hospital Market Intelligence Platform. The SpeedTrack platform provides powerful, easy-to-use market analytics for inpatient, emergency department and ambulatory surgery encounters. Use cases include population health, strategic planning, community needs and equity reporting. Many HASC members are familiar with […]

New Leadership Roles at Dignity Health

HASC is pleased to congratulate three chief executives on their new leadership roles within the Dignity Health system. Jill Welton, MSN, RN, was promoted to market president of Dignity Health Southern California in April. She previously had served as president and CEO of Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center since 2018. At […]

Safety and Security Survey Extended to Oct. 15

The HASC Safety and Security Committee invites member hospitals to participate in the 2024 Safety and Security Survey. Surveys must be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 15. The survey’s purpose is to provide health care safety and security leaders a resource that gives insights into the strides hospitals are making to ensure a safe and secure […]

New Associate Members Join HASC in August

HASC is pleased to welcome three companies as associate members, effective as of the August 15, 2024, board meeting. Xsolis https://www.xsolis.com/Franklin, TNStephanie Oilmon, Campaign Coordinator Xsolis is a platform, data science and solutions innovator serving health plans, hospitals and payer organizations nationwide to create a more efficient health care system. Xsolis uses AI-driven technology that […]

New CEOs Lead Facilities in Riverside, Ventura Counties

HASC is pleased to welcome Patrick Caster, the new chief executive of St. John’s Hospitals, Ventura County, and Sharon Pudlo, who recently became chief executive of Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, Riverside County. Patrick Caster Caster is returning to Southern California as president and chief executive officer of Dignity Health – St. John’s Regional […]

Medical Debt: An LA County and a National Issue

On August 6, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that will require hospitals to inform the county’s Department of Public Health (DPH) of attempts to collect medical debt from patients. HASC is actively engaging with DPH to discuss all ordinance elements, including data reporting requirements. We aim to gain clarity, express […]

New Chief Executive Leads Riverside Community Hospital

HASC extends a warm welcome to Peter Hemstead, the new chief executive officer of Riverside Community Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. He previously served as Riverside’s chief operating officer from 2020 to 2022, before his promotion to CEO at West Marion Hospital in Florida. Hemstead’s time with HCA Healthcare has been marked by excellence […]

CLC, HASC Staff Honored for Supplier Diversity Work

Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are proud to announce that CLC’s Claudia Pacheco, health equity program manager, and HASC’s Vetannie Morton, coordinator of diversity, health equity and inclusion programs, received an inaugural Healthcare Purchasing News 40 Under 40 Award. The two were honored for their work with CLC’s supplier diversity initiative. The effort aims […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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