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HASC Briefs for May 13, 2015

A new report shows homelessness is on the rise in Los Angeles County, and efforts to combat this seek to improve access to services. Also in the news this week: HASC members can receive a 20 percent discount on registration for the 3rd Annual Healthcare Privacy and Security Forum, June 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Mark your calendar for HASC’s Administrative Professionals Forum June 19.

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Increase in Homeless Count in Los Angeles Since 2013; Continued Initiatives Needed

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the City-County agency tasked with addressing homelessness in Los Angeles County, released the results of its biennial Los Angeles Homeless Count conducted in January 2015. The data show a 12 percent increase in the number of homeless men, women and children across Los Angeles County (this includes Glendale, Pasadena and Long Beach) since 2013, showing 44,359 homeless persons in 2015, compared to 39,461 in 2013.

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Privacy and Security Forum Set for June 4: Receive a 20 Percent Discount on Registration

HASC members are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Healthcare Privacy and Security Forum, June 4, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. HASC members receive a 20 percent discount on registration with the registration code NUJZWV.

Anthem’s breach may have exposed more than 80 million customer records. Could this have been avoided? Is your organization at risk?

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HASC Administrative Professionals Forum Set for June 19

Mark your calendar for Friday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (networking breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m.) when the HASC Administrative Professionals Group will convene at the Los Angeles Office for a morning of informative talks followed by a networking luncheon for those who are available.

Online registration is currently available here.

The following speakers and topics are on this year’s agenda:

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Wellness Conference Room Block Selling Out Fast

There is only a little time left to make your hotel reservations for the 2015 Health Care Provider Wellness Conference, June 11-12 at Renaissance Long Beach Hotel.

At this year’s conference, we will tackle the latest challenges, and hear some inspiring wellness stories. Our panel discussions will give you some concrete ideas for taking a wellness strategy back to your hospital.

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Learn More About Managing 340B Programs at Your Hospital

SUNRx, a HASC endorsed business partner, manages 340B programs that expand access to affordable medications, generate resources for eligible entities, and meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance. SUNRx additionally has extensive pharmacy benefit management, including split billing and invoice analysis, as well as payer experience.

A representative from SUNRx will be available May 20-21 to meet with interested HASC member hospitals that want to learn more about the program.

For more information on SUNRx, click here.