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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.

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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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Webinar Reveals How Unions Impact Hospitals

Mark your calendar for a presentation on labor union trends in the U.S. and California health care industries. HASC’s State of the Unions webinar takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 11. It will present a comprehensive briefing on trends and activities of organized labor, and identify opportunities to utilize these facts and trends.

Register online by clicking here today!

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Reduced Annual Meeting Rates Through Feb. 1

Please join us for our virtual annual meeting this spring, themed Better Together. Because of sponsor support, HASC is able to offer the low member fee of $150 for early-bird registration, and $195 after Feb. 1.

The agenda offers three Face-to-Face ACHE credits. Act now, click here to register!

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CA Notify App Protects Yourself, Others

CA Notify is a no-cost smartphone app that anonymously tracks phones and notifies users if they’ve spent time near another user who reports being COVID positive.

The system was released Dec. 10 to the state’s nearly 26 million smartphone users — but depends on residents to use it for widespread effectiveness. As of Jan. 4, about 8 million people had signed up.

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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 Jan. 15, 2021

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for Dec. 21, 2020

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for Nov. 20, 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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5 More Vaccination ‘Super Sites’ Open Tuesday In LA County
LAist

L.A. County is preparing to open five more vaccination super sites tomorrow, now that the biggest one at Dodger Stadium is up and running. The locations are: The Forum in Inglewood; The Pomona Fairplex; Cal State Northridge; The L.A. County Office of Education in Downey; Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia

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New Coronavirus Variant Found in LA County and Throughout California
LAist

The new mutation is different from the highly contagious strain first discovered in the United Kingdom, which also has public health officials worried.

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By protecting the healthcare safety net, Biden can put us on the path to a stronger country
Modern Healthcare

When President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine last week, it came at a Newark, Del., essential hospital, one of hundreds nationwide that make it their mission to care for everyone—from dignitaries to our most underrepresented people.

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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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‘Tis the Season to be Safe
Social Media Toolkit

Adam Blackstone

As we approach the holidays and with COVID-19 cases on the rise, this social media toolkit aims to increase awareness of public health guidelines over the holiday season. It’s more important than ever to not let our guard down and to stay vigilant.

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In The Spotlight
HASC-produced regular series

Adam Blackstone

In the Spotlight is a HASC-produced regular series profiling people connected to the association pursuing innovative, impactful work in their communities. Segments are comprised of a combination of audio, visual and/or written pieces. 

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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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