Overview The Hospital Association of Southern California Political Action Committee (HASCPAC) is a key part of our advocacy strategy to support patients, hospitals and the communities we serve. Unlike broader PACs, HASCPAC focuses specifically on local candidates—directing contributions to people early in their political careers so we can build strong relationships from the start. By […]
MCAG, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has been closely monitoring the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Settlement. The case alleges that anti-competitive practices by BCBS plans resulted in reduced reimbursements to health care providers. In addition to financial compensation, the settlement includes over $17.3 billion in injunctive relief designed to benefit providers […]
Interested in attending Communities Lifting Communities and HASC’s third annual Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference on October 2 in downtown Los Angeles? Join hospitals, clinics, diverse vendors and economic development partners at The California Endowment to advance inclusive procurement and build a stronger, more equitable health care supply chain. Register now and save! Enjoy […]
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, […]
California has a huge need for allied health care professionals — and it’s projected to get even worse over time. On average, over 5,000 home health positions, 12,000-plus medical assistant roles and almost 13,000 nursing assistant jobs statewide go unfilled each year.1 And by the year 2030, California will need to train about one million […]
HASC is pleased to offer two 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 […]
“Excellent conference, well presented, offered practical anduseful information for health care workers.” — Loma Linda workshop attendee, Jan. 2024 Register now for the LA Regional workshop, May 19, 2026! Overview Join fellow health care professionals for an immersive human trafficking learning experience that dives beyond the 101 of traditional workshops. Our leaders will begin with […]
Hospitals make a huge impact on communities. This week, we honor and celebrate all they do to serve Californians across the state.
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 Diversity initiative, is a significant stride towards achieving this vision. Health disparities persist, […]
Background As of April 1, 2023, the yearly Medi-Cal renewal process, in which enrollees confirm their eligibility, has restarted. During California’s COVID-19 public health emergency, this redetermination process was waived and enrollees kept coverage regardless of their circumstances. With the process taking place again, however, thousands of Medi-Cal members may lose health coverage unless they […]