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Give to CLC Today and Triple Your Impact

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Today, on Giving Tuesday, Cedars-Sinai and Kaiser Permanente will each match donations to Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) dollar for dollar. A nonprofit affiliate of HASC, CLC works to build partnerships between hospitals and health systems, health care plans, public health agencies, and […]

Financial Challenges Threaten Safety Net Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.An article recently published in the Los Angeles Times, “MLK Community Hospital Faces Financial Struggles,” sheds light on the increasingly challenging circumstances that our hospitals have grappled with over the past few years. With one in five hospitals at risk of closure, […]

Supplier Diversity Initiative Aims to Advance Health Equity

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC is committed to fostering a health care environment that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. To that end, I’m excited to share about a pivotal initiative that promises to advance health equity in Southern California. Our recent endeavor, the Hospital Supplier […]

2025 HQI and Hospital Council Annual Conference

The 2025 Annual Conference will focus on advancing patient safety in health care’s new era. Expert speakers will discuss the impacts of new state and federal policies, explore artificial intelligence implementation strategies, and share data to help hospitals on their journey to achieving zero harm. Learn from peers and best practices. Prepare for what’s next. Join us. 

Hospital Supplier Diversity Initiative Podcast, Part 2

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Overview In part 2 of our Supplier Diversity podcast series, HASC’s Adam Blackstone spoke with Gus Escutia, Quality Environmental, Inc., and Chico Manning, PIH Health. The two described how they met and have formed a successful purchasing relationship over the past few […]

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Last week, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health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 […]

Hospital Supplier Diversity Initiative Podcast, Part 1

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Overview In this segment of In the Spotlight, hospital members speak with HASC about their efforts to increase procurement with diverse-owned businesses, and the best practices and lessons learned along the way. The three hospitals are involved with the Hospital Supplier Diversity […]

Supplier Diversity Initiative Aims to Advance Health Equity

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.I hope this message finds you all in good health and that you’ve been enjoying a wonderful summer so far. As you know, this past weekend brought very unusual weather to our typically sunny SoCal region. We encountered an unexpected deluge from […]

Helping Hospitals Prevent Wildfire Risks

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As Californians continue sweltering in record-breaking summer heat, we must remind ourselves of the potential dangers when temperatures soar, including increased risk of wildfires and power outages. In the past few weeks, Riverside County experienced a series of wildfires, which were primarily […]

Vendor Diversity Fair a Hit with Suppliers, Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC’s first Vendor Diversity Fair, held Thursday, June 29, was a great success. Approximately 40 vendors of diverse backgrounds and procurement staff from four hospitals gathered at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, creating new connections and developing potential […]