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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.

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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

With Gratitude for the Work and Impact of Communities Lifting Communities

I’m writing to share an important update on Communities Lifting Communities (CLC), HASC’s 501(c)(3) subsidiary. HASC established CLC in 2020 to help hospitals and community partners align their efforts around shared community health priorities. Since then, CLC has brought together hospitals, community clinics, health plans, public agencies and many other community partners around this commitment […]

Associates and Partners Event: Facing the Coverage Cliff

HASC’s annual Associates and Partners Event brought close to 50 Associate Members, Education Partners and Endorsed Business Partners to downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 16. After enjoying a networking lunch, attendees heard how hospitals are addressing a rapidly shifting coverage landscape and where partners can help. George Greene, HASC president and CEO, welcomed the […]

MCAG Settlement Opportunities and Important Updates

MCAG, an Endorsed Business Partner, continues to monitor settlement opportunities, claims activity and distributions on behalf of HASC members. Here are the latest opportunities, payment updates, and important reminders. Current Settlement Opportunities The following currently available settlement opportunities may provide meaningful recoveries for eligible organizations: •           Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Litigation | $533 million fund | […]

Report Gives Insights into Orange County Healthcare Workforce

HASC, in partnership with Orange County United Way, engaged Cause IMPACTS to develop a comprehensive workforce report on the evolving needs of HASC member hospitals. The report, “Strengthening Orange County’s Healthcare Workforce: Recommendations for a Resilient Future, was funded by CalOptima Health. The workforce report is designed to provide healthcare leaders with data-driven insights into […]

Strengthen Your Ambulatory Nursing Workforce with HealthImpact

HealthImpact is recruiting Southern California health systems to enroll nurses into Cohort 4 of the California Registered Nurse Ambulatory Specialty Transition-to-Practice/Apprenticeship Program. A longtime HASC partner, HealthImpact is a state-designated nursing workforce center committed to helping solve the critical nurse shortage. This eight-month program, designed as a workforce solution, helps health systems upskill and retain […]

CHA Names Bryan Bucklew as President and CEO

The California Hospital Association (CHA) has announced the appointment of Bryan Bucklew, FACHE, as its next president and chief executive officer. He will begin his new role on Oct. 26. Bucklew, who has served as president and CEO of Hospital Council – Northern & Central California since 2018, will lead one of the largest hospital […]

Apprenticeships: A Strategic Workforce Tool for Hospitals

HASC, in partnership with OC Pathways, is sharing an opportunity for you to learn more about how apprenticeships can strengthen and support your hospital workforce. Hospitals continue to face persistent workforce challenges, from recruiting and retaining skilled employees to creating clear, sustainable pathways into healthcare careers. Apprenticeships offer a practical and scalable strategy to help […]

Hearing Member, Community Concerns as We Face Change

As we inch toward the end of summer, I want to share an update on several efforts underway at HASC that focus on both immediate challenges facing our hospitals and the longer-term health of the communities we serve. Over the past several months, HASC has conducted a series of listening sessions across our six-county region. […]

Launching Plain Language Emergency Alerts Across Southern California Hospitals

HASC is pleased to announce a regional initiative to transition hospitals from traditional color-coded emergency alerts to standardized plain language emergency alerts. Beginning in Sept. 2026, hospitals across the HASC region are encouraged to initiate the transition based on organizational readiness. This effort will support a more consistent, clear and effective emergency communication system for […]

Introducing SAFE-TXT: Strengthening Healthcare Security Through Regional Awareness

HASC, in partnership with ReddiNet, is proud to launch SAFE-TXTSM. A regional emergency security notification network, SAFE-TXT is designed to enhance communication, situational awareness and security collaboration among healthcare organizations throughout Southern California. Built on the principle of “Regional Awareness. Stronger Security,” SAFE-TXT provides a fast and reliable way for healthcare safety and security leaders […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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