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HASC Briefs for January 23, 2014

HASC has launched the Health Benefits and Wellness Program to help hospitals reduce the amount of money they spend on health care benefits for their employees. Also in the news this week, CHPAC has established its 2014 fundraising goals and campaign, and a report on the Wage Index Improvement Program indicates a benefit to California hospitals of approximately $51 million. Register now for LEAD Academy Session 2, starting in February, and for the HASC Annual meeting, with early bird registration rates through the end of this month.

And this week’s Briefs Focus, a message from 2014 Chairman of the HASC Board, John Calderone, Ph.D., outlines the challenges ahead in the coming year. 

Association News

HASC Successfully Launches the Health Benefits and Wellness Program

Mark Gamble, FACHE

HASC’s Health Benefits and Wellness Program (HBWP) began its inaugural year on January 1, 2014 with more than 12,000 covered employees and 25,000 total lives from 22 hospitals.

HASC developed HBWP, with the assistance of Anthem and Keenan, to help hospitals reduce the amount of money they spend on health care benefits for their employees through fully insured or self-insured products. Another objective of HBWP is to coordinate and advance care management and employee wellness programs.

Association News

CHPAC Establishes 2014 Fundraising Goals and Campaign

Adam Blackstone

The CHPAC statewide goal for 2014 is to raise an ambitious $1,100,000. Our HASC goal has increased by more than $60,000 as a result. We need everyone’s support to make this happen. 2013 was a challenging year for fundraising – seeing record lows in hospital contributions throughout the HASC region. Your contribution and hospital campaign make a difference!

Association News

LEAD Academy Session 2 Begins Feb. 21

Learn to develop your own skills, support the development of others, and manage and develop a successful organization by attending the Session 2 of the LEAD Academy, beginning Feb. 21, 2014. LEAD Academy sessions provide a safe environment, in small, interactive groups, to practice newly learned skills and align work goals and actions to support the broader vision of the organization.

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Early Bird Registration for HASC Annual Meeting Ends Jan. 31

Take advantage now of early bird registration rates for the 2014 HASC Annual Meeting, April 2-4 at the La Quinta Resort & Club. Visit the 2014 HASC Annual Meeting page for complete meeting information, including registration.