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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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Registration Now Open for One-Day
Intensive Employee Competence Workshop

Registration is open for Developing, Measuring and Documenting Employee Competence, an educational program scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 in Sacramento.

The workshop provides in-depth explanations of The Joint Commission competency assessment standards. It is led by Emelda Latham, RN, MS, a consultant with more than 30 years’ experience in human resources and related areas. 

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Annual Meeting Presentation Pitches Due Oct. 11

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Registration Open for APG Colloquium

Event speaker Thomas Scully formerly served as CMS Administrator.

America’s Physician Groups, which represents more than 300 medical groups, independent practice associations and integrated health care systems nationwide, holds its annual event in November, and registration is now open.  

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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.

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HASC Briefs for Aug. 21, 2019

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HASC Briefs for Aug. 1, 2019

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HASC Briefs for July 17, 2019

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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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Largest Physician Quality Improvement Initiative in California History Yields Huge Health Benefit for Patients, $345 Million in Savings
BioSpace

State leaders, health plans, and provider organizations met today for the California Transformation Summit to announce major results of the largest collaborative initiative in history to improve health care quality, and discuss next steps.

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Hospitals on shaky ground: Meeting the challenge of seismic safety
Association of American Medical Colleges

When the Sylmar-San Fernando earthquake struck Southern California in 1971, 64 people were killed and more than 2,500 injured. One of the hardest-hit buildings was the just-completed San Fernando Veterans Administration Hospital, whose unreinforced concrete wings collapsed, killing at least 44 people.

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Perspective: Gearing up for a busy September on Capitol Hill
American Hospital Association

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the important role AHA member hospitals and health system leaders play in advocating for the field. This week, I’ll tell you exactly what we’re advocating for when Congress returns in September … and how you can help. 

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