If you’re a registered nurse who wants to grow as a unit leader, don’t miss this chance to join colleagues on site for an intensive learning experience. Overview With Mark Kaliher, RN, you’ll cover advanced leadership strategies, communication tips, priority setting and ways to manage conflict. You and your classmates will learn from each other […]
“Critical thinking is essential to providing quality patient care and should continue to grow throughout your nursing career until it becomes second nature. ” — American Nurses Association About the Critical Thinking Course Critical thinking is vital in making effective decisions in health care, especially in urgent cases. In this online course, you’ll learn how to […]
Women in Health Administration of Southern California (WHA) will hold its 2025 Woman of the Year Gala on Friday, May 16, at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills. Each year, WHA selects an honoree who demonstrates and is aligned with its mission, vision and values from a group of outstanding candidates. The annual gala, widely attended […]
Communities Lifting Communities and HASC are excited to invite you to the 2025 Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference. The event will take place Thursday, October 2, at The California Endowment in downtown Los Angeles. Now in its third year, this unique, regionally focused event brings together hospitals, clinics, diverse vendors and economic development partners […]
Please note the course dates have moved to April 3 through June 26. Overview Whether you’re a new health care manager or want to refresh your skills, the virtual LEAD Academy is for you! In 12 intensive online modules, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to become a more effective leader. In this live […]
The Health Systems Innovation Council (HSIC), organized by the Alliance for SoCal Innovation and HASC, held its second meeting March 20. Comprising leaders from Southern California health centers and systems, including many HASC members, the HSIC meets quarterly. Its goal: to deepen industry collaboration and create a regional competitive advantage by advancing health care innovation. […]
Overview At Accretive Pharmacy Solutions, we deliver cost-effective, innovative pharmacy management programs tailored to optimize pharmacy benefits for organizations. Our solutions are designed to reduce overall spend, improve member health outcomes and increase plan transparency. With deep expertise and a flexible approach, we help employers navigate the complexities of pharmacy benefit management with confidence. Accretive […]
Heartfelt thanks to our speakers, members, sponsors and guests for making the 2025 HASC Annual Meeting a home run! We hope you had a great time and took away useful insights and tools. Please mark your calendar for our 2026 event, April 20 to 22 at the Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad. Sign up at https://hasc.org/annual2026 by Oct. 31, 2025, to get 20% off the registration fee!
Your response is requested by Friday, April 18 HASC is forming a workgroup of hospital professionals in safety, security, facilities, clinical operations and emergency management to support the transition from color-coded emergency codes to plain language alerts—aligning with best practices endorsed by CMS, TJC, FEMA, CDC, CISA and HHS. Why This Change Matters The National […]
HASC is seeking member hospitals to host in-person sessions of the Charge Nurse Leadership Development course. The advanced one-day course is targeted to registered nurses in management roles. Many HASC hospital nurses have found the one-day program valuable. Students learn best practices for assessing patient care needs and how to match them with staff abilities, […]