In this podcast, Susan Harrington, Communities Lifting Communities, speaks with Signe Gilbert and Rachel Villanueva, MLK Community Healthcare, about their groundbreaking initiative on cultural diversity in the workplace. Through workforce development, the program aims to create a culturally aligned workforce.” This means the medical center is “employing those that live in our community and helping […]
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 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 […]
Cedars-Sinai and Huntington Health, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate, recently hosted Huntington Health’s first Supplier Diversity Connection mixer. Held in partnership with Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), the event drew over 125 diverse-owned vendors, hospital purchasers and leaders, and other supporters. The mixer began with a bingo icebreaker, and the […]
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 […]
HASC is pleased to offer several associate membership types for non-hospital organizations. Associate Corporate Membership For businesses that provide products and services to hospitals, such as consulting, legal, architectural, design, executive search and educational firms. As a member, you’ll increase visibility within the hospital industry, expand networking opportunities and receive discounts on HASC events. Learn […]
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 […]
In the last week of June, Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) sponsored a series of health equity events in partnership with HASC. In line with CLC’s vision, the gatherings aimed to promote health care system transformation, reduce inequities and improve community health. Diverse Vendor Fair On June 20, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) hosted a […]
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, […]
HASC offers the associate diverse supplier designation to micro businesses or very small business enterprises (VSBEs) that aim to serve hospitals and promote supplier diversity in the health care community. Business owners must identify with at least one of the communities below:
To become an associate diverse supplier, a business also must be independently owned and operated, and not dominant in its field. HASC especially welcomes economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs to apply.
This designation does not include advocacy services or representation on the HASC board.
Annual dues are $750.
The HASC Executive Committee will review applications and may request additional information or material. Applicants will be notified of membership effective date. Please email completed application forms to [email protected].
The purpose of the associate diverse supplier designation is to serve organizations that aim to do business with hospitals in the HASC region. Benefits include information services and networking opportunities.
The granting of an associate diverse supplier designation does not in any way constitute or imply HASC’s endorsement of services and/or products. Use of the HASC logo or any statements of endorsement without consent will result in loss of affiliation and possible legal action.
This designation is limited to businesses not eligible for organizational or related membership.
For any questions, please contact Katrina Quinto.
Katrina Quinto
Director, Membership Services
[email protected]
(213) 538-0733