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HASC Briefs for January 11, 2012

Congratulations to the 2012 HASC Board. This week’s top news: The CalOptima Board of Directors received an informational presentation from its staff on potential uses for $12.7 million that may be coming to the agency through an Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) with the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. Also read more about upcoming educational events in this week’s Briefs.

2012 HASC Chair,Michael Hunn
Association News

Congratulations to the 2012 HASC Board

Congratulations to the members of the 2012 HASC Board.

Association News

CalOptima Board Considers Support to Expand Health Care Infrastructure

The CalOptima Board of Directors received an informational presentation from its staff last week on potential uses for $12.7 million that may be coming to the agency through an Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) with the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, assuming the IGT is approved by CMS.

Association News

Last Chance to Register for Patient Safety Colloquium

Julia Slininger

The 2012 Southern California Patient Safety Colloquium will take place Jan. 19 at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport in Ontario. Register today at www.hasc.org/2012colloquium.

Association News

Jan. 27 Health Care Conference Will Feature HASC and CHA Staff

The California CPA Education Foundation is sponsoring a Health Care Conference on Friday, Jan. 27 in Universal City.

Association News

Register Now for Feb. 1 Seminar on Eliminating Health Care Industry Silos

Registration is currently open for Blurring the Lines: Eliminating Health Care Industry Silos, set for Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.

Jamila Mayers
(213) 538-0739
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Seminar on Developing, Documenting Employee Competence Feb. 6

Registration is currently open for Developing, Measuring and Documenting Employee Competence, a HASC educational program scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6 at The California Endowment in Los Angeles.

Karen Ochoa
(213) 538-0765
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RN Leadership Skills Program Will Take Place Feb. 22

HASC presents Leadership Skills for the Registered Nurse, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center.

Karen Ochoa
(213) 538-0765
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Feb. 29 Palliative Care Conference Will Focus on Care Transitions

HASC’s 4th Annual Palliative Care Conference, set for Feb. 29 at Quiet Cannon Conference and Event Center, Montebello, will focus on care transitions and feature key figures in palliative care program development and operations as well as post-acute care outreach.

Jamila Mayers
(213) 538-0739
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ACHE Leadership Conference to Feature HASC/Blue Cross Collaboration

George Mack, HASC vice president, Payer & Provider Relations, is scheduled to appear March 20 at American College of Healthcare Executive’s 2012 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. His seminar, Blue Ocean Thinking through Collaborative Process Performance Improvement, will examine the innovative partnership between HASC and Blue Cross of California that has successfully unmasked waste, improved inefficient workflows and eliminated unnecessary re-work.

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PDS University Offers Webinar on Medicare/MediCal Revenue Shift

PDS University presents a 20-minute interactive webinar titled How will my Medicare and MediCal revenue shift as more patients move into Managed Care plans? The online session is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. The focus of discussion will be how participants can use PDS data to prepare for the coming changes in Medicare and MediCal/Medicaid reimbursement.