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News from HASC and the Southern California Health Care Community

Turn to the definitive resource for addressing critical hospital issues. From the implementation of new legislative requirements to the latest in patient safety, HASC provides valuable updates and information about our members and the industry.

Association News

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Association News

Association News includes the leadership developments, legislative initiatives and changes, ideas and commentary pertinent to our members. It keeps you ahead of what’s happening and demonstrates the true value of your membership—relationships, representation and advocacy.

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Merritt Hawkins Webinar Is Scheduled for July 16

Physician search firm Merritt Hawkins offers a webinar titled, Will There be a Doctor in the House? Physician Supply, Demand, and Staffing in the Era of COVID-19 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. Reserve your place by clicking here.

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Two Collective Medical Webinars Set This Month

HASC hosts a pair of webinars with Collective Medical this month presenting the firm’s easy-to-implement solution that helps hospitals meet new CMS requirements.

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ButterFLi Transportation Webinar Is Set for July 8

HASC Endorsed Business Partner ButterFLi, which delivers on-demand and scheduled transportation to people with special needs, offers a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.

Reserve spots for you and your team now by clicking here. Feel free to forward the reservation link to others who may be interested.

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Briefs

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Briefs

HASC Briefs summarizes news and events impacting the association’s members. Get the latest on key policy issues, legal developments, business opportunities, HASC Board actions, educational programs and other association activities.

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for June 26, 2020

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for June 16, 2020

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HASC Briefs for June 12, 2020

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Health Care Headlines

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Health Care Headlines

Stay connected with stories about legislation, funding, programs and events that impact your hospital and the health care industry across the state.

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California hospitals prepare for influx of COVID-19 patients
KCRA3

Gov. Gavin Newsom talked Wednesday about how hospitals are making adjustments and preparing to care for more COVID-19 patients.

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Public Health: Swimming Upstream in Search of Influence
Health Affairs

For decades, there has been incontrovertible evidence of the value and effectiveness of public health.

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County Officials Warn Coronavirus ‘Is Upon Us,’ Emphasize Safety Measures
Ventura County Star

Ventura County health officials issued a warning Wednesday about the rise of coronavirus cases and reiterated the importance of preventive measures to help flatten the curve.

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Hospital Communication Tools

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Hospital Communication Tools

To complement our advocacy efforts and increase impact, HASC offers sample communication tools to help member hospitals and health systems communicate with internal and external audiences on a range of current health care-related issues. This webpage serves as a library of communication materials that inform health care issues at the local, state and federal level. This page is updated as necessary with new information and tools to meet hospitals’ communications needs.

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Preventative Measures: COVID-19
Communications Toolkit

Adam Blackstone

HASC in collaboration with CHA and the Regional Associations has developed a communications toolkit to help hospitals and health care systems, providers, public health professionals, health departments and community organizations reach populations that may need COVID-19 prevention messaging as safer-at-home orders begin to loosen.

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Accessing Hospital Services During COVID-19
Social Media Toolkit

Adam Blackstone

HASC in collaboration with CHA and the Regional Associations has developed a toolkit to assist member hospitals and health systems, including their communication teams, in responding to patients’ concerns about seeking care in emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the social media campaign in this toolkit is to help amplify the message that hospital emergency departments are safe and prepared to handle emergencies — COVID-19 and non-COVID19 related.

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