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

New Associate Members Join HASC

HASC is pleased to welcome two companies as new associate members, effective January 30. Carlson & Jayakumar LLP is a full-service law firm for businesses and employers and proven leader in health care law matters. Pinnacle Claims Management, Inc., is a third-party administrator providing a full suite of health benefits administration services to self-funded employers […]

Don’t Miss the $5.54B Visa-Mastercard Deadline

HASC has partnered with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), an Endorsed Business Partner, to offer claims filing services for eligible members. The filing deadline for the $5.54 billion Visa-Mastercard settlement is Feb. 4 — don’t miss your chance to recover funds! Deadlines are also coming up for more settlements totaling over $10 billion, including the […]

New CEO Edgar Solis Joins Olive View-UCLA

HASC warmly welcomes Edgar Solis, MSHCA, BSN, RN, PHN, who was named chief executive officer of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Oct. 2024. With over two decades as a health care leader in the public and private sectors, Solis brings a proven track record of operational excellence, high-quality care and an unwavering commitment to excellence. […]

Wildfire Updates

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to our member hospitals and all Southern Californians as we continue facing the devastating and ongoing impact of the wildfires. HASC deeply appreciates the dedication of our member hospitals as you continue providing critical care to […]

Closing Out the Year, Looking Ahead to the Next

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As the year draws to a close, I extend warm holiday wishes and heartfelt gratitude to each of you on behalf of the entire HASC team. This season offers a moment to reflect on your remarkable contributions caring for communities across […]

Grateful for Our Hospital Members

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As Thanksgiving swiftly approaches, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication and partnership. May this season bring joy, rest and meaningful reflection for you and your loved ones. Together, let’s embrace the opportunities […]

Associates and Partners Event Explores Hospital Issues

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. This year’s Associate Members and Partners Event brought a crowd of attendees from HASC supporting organizations to Servicon headquarters in Culver City. Attendees learned what issues hospitals are facing, how they’re innovating and moving forward, and how HASC partners can help […]

New Innovation Council Aims to Improve Health with Technology

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The inaugural meeting of the Health Systems Innovation Council took place on Oct. 30 at the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Lab. Hospital and health system CEOs, innovation leaders and founders from a range of health care organizations met to discuss novel ways to […]

Celebrating Heroes and Battling Fires

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards Reflecting on our 2024 My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards Gala, I’m filled with immense pride and gratitude. Our second annual celebration honored the resilient, compassionate and dedicated individuals who transform our health care community every day. […]

Summit Highlights Central Coast Workforce Issues

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. On Oct. 9, HASC convened 40-plus stakeholders from hospitals, academic institutions, workforce boards and state partners at Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara. The attendees gathered to discuss the workforce supply and demand gap for nursing and allied health professionals across the Central […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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