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HASC Briefs for Jan. 10, 2018

HASC and endorsed business partner MCAG are delivering close to $1 million in class-action settlement checks to members this month. Also in this edition of HASC Briefs, the association publishes a white paper on workforce issues and discounted registration for April’s annual meeting ends on Feb. 5.

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Close to $1 Million in Settlement Checks Are Heading to HASC Members, More Due Soon
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Nearly $1 million in class-action settlement funds collected by HASC endorsed business partner MCAG are being delivered to association members this month. The proceeds derive from a single court-mandated settlement — with more checks expected soon for hospitals enrolled in the service.

MCAG, or Managed Care Advisory Group, automatically signs up participating hospitals and health systems to class-action settlements for which they’re eligible.

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HASC Releases Workforce White Paper

HASC is pleased to release an all-new white paper titled, Southern California’s Health Care Workforce: Challenges, Approaches and Solutions.

In its analysis, the paper reviews data collected by HR leaders in area hospitals regarding trends in hiring, recruitment, workforce planning, turnover and retention, training, and the physician shortage. Its unique focus on Southern California hiring and workforce issues make it essential reading for the region’s hospital HR and hiring managers.

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Discounted Registration Rate Ends Feb. 5 for Annual Meeting

Please join us for the 2018 HASC Annual Meeting, Big Potential — The Power of Inclusion, this April 11-13 in Carlsbad. 

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Ventura Recuperative Care Kept Doors Open Through County’s Devastating Fires
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HASC partner National Health Foundation’s (NHF) Ventura recuperative care facility remained open through last month’s Thomas Fire providing a safe refuge for a dozen people experiencing homelessness.

The facility was not directly threatened by flames, but smoke prompted staff to take safety measures such as distributing breathing masks to clients. Due to the fire’s volatile and unpredictable nature, the facility decided not to release anyone during the blaze’s height, NHF President/CEO Kelly Bruno said.

“We didn’t know where they would go,” Bruno said.

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CHA Fire Fund Seeks Additional Support for Impacted Health Workers
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CHA’s Hospital Workers’ Fire Relief Fund continues to accept donations to aid Southern California hospital workers impacted by December’s devastating wildfires.

 A reported dozen employees at Ventura County Medical Center lost homes, or were otherwise directly impacted by the Thomas Fire. That’s in addition to more than 330 workers made jobless by the destruction of Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital from the same blaze. Because formal, comprehensive data on workers impacted by fires does not exist, the total number of affected employees is likely higher.

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State Health Policy Legislative Event Happens March 20-21 in Sacramento

On March 20-21, join fellow hospital CEOs, government relations directors and executives in the state capital to meet with legislative representatives. This program is a once-a-year opportunity for California hospitals to collectively advocate priority legislation.

As the health care policy landscape remains dynamic, it is imperative that we work together to protect patients and preserve coverage.