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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.

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

Panel Highlights Post-pandemic Challenges for Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This event is dedicated to forging connections between health policy and the practical world of politics. I was part of […]

Powering Mission and Margin

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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...

Thank You for Joining the Annual Meeting

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to our members and sponsors for their unwavering support for and active participation in HASC’s 2023 Annual Meeting. The theme of the event, which occurred in Palm Desert May 17 to […]

Honoring Our Hospitals and Health Care Workers

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we celebrate National Hospital Week, May 7 to 13, I want to highlight the significant contributions our hospitals and health care workers make to our communities. In addition, we honor the compassionate healing work of our nurses as we recognize National […]

Advocacy Focus: Executive Compensation Initiative

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As HASC continues its journey to achieve goals aligned with our strategic priorities, I would like to use this platform to keep you informed every step of the way. More than ever, the health care landscape comprises winding roads that require detours, […]

Education and Health Care Leadership Excellence

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.For over 85 years, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has focused on one mission—advancing leaders and the field of health care leadership excellence. Last week, 5,000-plus health care leaders from across the nation traveled to Chicago for the privilege of […]

The End of California’s PHE

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.February 28 marked the ending of vital state policy flexibilities under the public health emergency (PHE) that enabled California providers to meet the pandemic’s unprecedented health care challenges. Among other things, PHE includes waivers that have been critical in expanding patient care […]

Join Us at the HASC Annual Meeting, May 17 to 19

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.It’s that time of year again and HASC staff are preparing to welcome members at our 2023 Annual Meeting. Empower and Elevate will be the theme as we aim to inspire leaders to harness their strengths to enhance health care delivery – […]

HASC Welcomes 2023 Board Chair

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Greetings! This year is off to a stormy start as turbulent weather, including record rainfall, has had significant impacts on California’s residents. These back-to-back downpours resulted in power outages, falling rocks and debris, some flooding and hazardous driving conditions throughout the region. […]

Hospitals’ Resilience; The Year in Review

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we approach the holidays, the combination of rising COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections continue to place significant strain on Southern California hospitals. As we’ve experienced in the last couple of years, travel, gatherings and holiday festivities threaten to […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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