Hospital Association of Southern California

What Hospital Association of Southern California does

Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is a 501(c)(6) regional hospital trade association founded in 1923 and headquartered at 515 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, with regional offices in Garden Grove, Riverside, and additional locations serving six Southern California counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura). The organization represents approximately 170 member hospitals and 31 health systems, corresponding to more than 97% of the general acute-care market in its region, and operates through a board drawn from the CEOs of major systems including Kaiser Permanente Southern California, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, MLK Community Healthcare, PIH Health, and Dignity Health. Membership delivery runs through four regional vice presidents who maintain direct relationships with hospital executives, local government officials, and community stakeholders.

The association's product and service portfolio centers on a handful of high-leverage assets. The flagship technology is ReddiNet, a web-based emergency medical communications system wholly owned by HASC since 1993 and used by 75% of California hospitals plus more than 300 emergency response organizations across 24 counties; in 2026 it is being extended with the HBEDS module for statewide real-time bed-capacity monitoring under a multi-year CDPH contract tied to Assembly Bill 177. Supporting offerings include Salarity (a 50-year HR compensation and benefits survey program covering more than 300,000 participants statewide), LEAD Academy leadership development, MedCerts online allied-health training, SoCal Works staffing, the Priority Workforce job portal, Eligibility On Site (Medi-Cal certification), Bridges Prenatal-to-Three outreach, and the Conservatorship Access Network. Two nonprofit affiliates round out the portfolio: Communities Lifting Communities (501(c)(3), founded 2017, focused on health disparities reduction) and National Health Foundation (founded 1973, applied health equity research and recuperative care). Advocacy functions are delivered through HASCPAC and supported by state-level coordination with the California Hospital Association.

Monetization is a hybrid of subscription membership dues from hospital/health-system members and associate corporate/provider tiers, recurring Education Partner fees ($15,000 annually), event registration and sponsorship (e.g., the 2026 Annual Meeting at $795-$1,095 per attendee and tiered Platinum/Gold/Silver sponsorships), unit-priced professional development (LEAD Academy at $2,348 per full program), and commercial channel revenue from AllHealth, Inc., a for-profit wholly owned subsidiary that operates the Endorsed Business Partner program and generates fee-for-service revenue from vetted vendors in workforce, RCM, pharmacy, cybersecurity, and patient billing. As a non-profit trade association, HASC does not publicly disclose its own revenue; the California hospitals it represents contribute a separate $16.8 billion annually to community benefit programs.

Name

Hospital Association of Southern California

Legal name

Hospital Association of Southern California

Website

https://hasc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is a 501(c)(6) regional trade association founded in 1923, representing approximately 170 hospitals and 31 health systems across six Southern California counties and operating the ReddiNet emergency medical communications system used by 75% of California hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (BPADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Hospital advocacy services
• Healthcare workforce development
• Emergency medical communications
• Hospital membership association
• Healthcare policy representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hospital and Health System Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from approximately 170 hospitals and 31 health systems across six Southern California counties. Members receive advocacy representation, access to compensation surveys, reduced fees on programs, and other member-only services.
2. Associate Membership Fees: Fees from associate corporate members (consulting, legal, architectural firms) and associate provider members (physician groups, home health, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, clinics). Associate members gain business development opportunities and access to industry resources.
3. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue from Annual Meeting registration ($795-$945 for members, $895-$1,095 for associate members), regional education programs, LEAD Academy tuition ($2,348 full academy or $391 per module), and sponsorship packages at various levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver).
4. Education Partner Program: Annual fee of $15,000 for education partners who gain visibility and engagement with hospital leaders, including featured profiles, clinical placement bulletin inclusion, webinar hosting, and networking access.
5. Endorsed Business Partner Program: Through AllHealth, Inc. (for-profit subsidiary), HASC offers product development and business partnership programs. Partners include Accurate, Corpay, CyberEdge Insurance, Dexur, Glytec, Healthcare Workforce Logistics, MCAG, PointClickCare, and Servicon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HASC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) regional trade association representing approximately 170+ hospitals and 31 health systems across six Southern California counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura). It delivers political advocacy, workforce development, HR compensation data, emergency communications infrastructure via ReddiNet, patient access services, and professional education to member hospitals.

Product overview

HASC operates as a regional hospital trade association providing a portfolio of services to member hospitals across six Southern California counties. The core technology product is ReddiNet, a web-based emergency medical communications system used by 75% of California hospitals, which includes the newly launched HBEDS module for statewide real-time bed capacity monitoring. Supporting services include Eligibility On Site (Medi-Cal certification), Bridges Network (prenatal-to-three outreach), and Conservatorship Access Network. Workforce solutions encompass Salarity HR surveys, MedCerts training partnerships, SoCal Works staffing, and the LEAD Academy leadership program. The organization also runs affiliate programs including Communities Lifting Communities and National Health Foundation, plus advocacy initiatives through HASCPAC and the My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards recognition program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReddiNet Emergency Medical Communications System Web-based emergency medical communications system facilitating reliable and secure information exchange among hospitals, EMS, paramedics, law enforcement, fire departments, and other healthcare professionals. Used by 75% of California hospitals and first responders in 24 counties.
• ReddiNet HBEDS (Hospital Bed and Emergency Medical Services Data System) Statewide system for real-time hospital capacity monitoring and coordinated medical surge response, automated through hospital EMR/EHR systems to collect bed availability data every 15 minutes.
• Eligibility On Site (EOS) On-site Medi-Cal certification service helping hospitals ensure proper reimbursement by interviewing and enrolling eligible patients before treatment or following discharge.
• Bridges Prenatal to Three Network Early outreach and referral program supporting children's success by identifying health and developmental concerns during the critical first years of life, providing families with education, screening, and linkage to services including home visitation.
• Conservatorship Access Network (CAN) Partnership with LA County Office of the Public Guardian providing patients complete probate conservatorship evaluation at healthcare facilities for discharged patients who cannot care for themselves.
• Salarity HR Survey Program Comprehensive compensation and workforce data platform providing surveys on non-management, management, and executive compensation, employee benefits, union penetration, and workforce metrics from over 300,000 participants statewide. Has been providing data for over 50 years.
• LEAD Academy Intensive professional development program for healthcare managers and supervisors providing leadership training through six-day courses covering effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• MedCerts Partner Solutions Online allied health and IT training programs offering train-and-hire programs, upskilling opportunities, and registered health care apprenticeships to address staffing shortages.
• My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding hospital staff across six counties, honoring employees who demonstrate exceptional dedication to patients, colleagues, and community.
• Essential Human Trafficking Training in Health Care Immersive training workshop for healthcare professionals covering trauma-informed care principles, identification and assessment of trafficking survivors, screening tools, and provider response and referral protocols. Offers CE credits across multiple professional disciplines.
• Education Partner Program Program connecting academic institutions and training providers with hospital leaders, HR teams, and workforce professionals. $15,000 annual fee includes featured profile, clinical placement bulletin inclusion, promotional opportunities, webinars, and networking access.
• Endorsed Business Partners Program High-quality services and product development program through HASC's for-profit subsidiary AllHealth, Inc., providing vetted business partners in areas including employment screening, healthcare workforce management, data analytics, and pharmacy solutions.
• Priority Workforce Job Portal Job portal connecting job seekers with vital healthcare positions at HASC member hospitals across six Southern California counties, regularly updated with listings from member hospitals.
• SoCal Works Staffing Program Staffing program enabling member hospitals to build a vetted pool of highly qualified candidates, reduce expenses, and improve bottom line through partnership with Healthcare Workforce Logistics.
• Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate focused on reducing health disparities and improving community health through a collective impact model involving hospitals, public health departments, community clinics, and Medi-Cal managed care plans.
• National Health Foundation (NHF) Nonprofit founded by HASC in 1973 that works within underserved Southern California communities to develop recuperative care resources for unhoused patients, chronic disease management programs, and school-based programs for pregnant and parenting teens.
• HASC Annual Meeting Annual conference bringing together hospital leaders from across Southern California for breakout sessions, networking events, and the annual golf tournament. Registration fees vary by membership status ($795-$945 for members, $895-$1,095 for associate members).

Quantifiable outcome

• California hospitals contribute $16.8B annually to support vulnerable populations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026CDPH awarded ReddiNet a multi-year contract to provide Hospital Bed and Emergency Medical Services Data System (HBEDS) to support compliance with Assembly Bill 177. The statewide system will provide real-time hospital capacity monitoring and coordinated medical surge response across California.
• Communities Lifting Communities (CLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017A 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of HASC focused on reducing health disparities and improving community health. Founded in 2017 as a community health improvement initiative. Works through collective impact model involving hospitals, public health departments, community clinics, and Medi-Cal managed care plans.
• National Health Foundation (NHF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973Founded by HASC in 1973, NHF is a nonprofit applied research organization dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and access in underserved Southern California communities. Mission is to improve health for underserved populations by creating systemic solutions to gaps in healthcare access and delivery.
• California Hospital Association (CHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASC works in partnership with CHA to provide leadership at local, state and federal levels on legislation, budget concerns and regulatory issues. Dual membership offers participation in policy discussions at regional, state and national levels.
• Hospital Council of Northern and Central CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASC works in concert with the Hospital Council to provide leadership on healthcare policy issues affecting California hospitals.
• Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD & IC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASC collaborates with HASD & IC on statewide advocacy and policy representation for hospitals.
• AllHealth, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA for-profit, HASC-owned subsidiary providing specialized fee-for-service products to help hospitals improve operations. Operates the Endorsed Business Partner program.
• MedCertsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASC partnered with MedCerts to offer workforce development solutions addressing staffing shortages. MedCerts provides online training and certification programs for allied healthcare professionals, including train-and-hire programs, upskilling, and registered healthcare apprenticeships.
• AllHealth Endorsed Business PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed Business Partners program through AllHealth includes: Accurate (employment screening), Corpay (financial services), CyberEdge Insurance, Dexur (data/AI for healthcare quality), Glytec (diabetes management), Healthcare Workforce Logistics (staffing), MCAG (managed care advisory), PointClickCare (senior care tech), Servicon (cleaning/infection prevention).
• Education PartnersstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation Partner program connects academic institutions and training providers with hospital leaders and HR professionals. Partners gain visibility through the HASC network, clinical placement bulletin inclusion, webinar hosting, and networking access for $15,000 annual fee.
• South Bay Workforce Investment BoardstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for healthcare apprenticeship programs addressing workforce shortages in Southern California.
• America's Job Center of CaliforniastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in healthcare apprenticeship programs for workforce development.
• HealthImpactstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RN Specialty Pipeline Project addressing nursing workforce shortages.
• California Community CollegesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Strong Workforce Program addressing healthcare workforce development through community college system.
• Platinum Sponsors of 2026 Annual MeetingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliant, (unnamed Platinum sponsor), Servicon - provided major sponsorship for the 2026 Annual Meeting at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Hospital Association (CHA): State-level hospital trade association that HASC works in partnership with for state and federal advocacy. Closest functional peer in terms of mission, member base, and policy work — effectively HASC's umbrella organization on state-level issues.
• Hospital Council of Northern and Central California: Regional hospital association covering Northern and Central California. Directly comparable to HASC in structure (regional trade association, advocacy, member services) but operating in a different geography, functioning as a cooperative counterpart rather than a competitor.
• Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD & IC): Regional hospital association covering San Diego and Imperial Counties. Closely comparable in size and scope to HASC's regional functions, with HASC coordinating with HASD & IC on statewide advocacy.
• Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA): Large regional hospital association serving the New York metropolitan area. Highly comparable in function (advocacy, workforce, emergency preparedness, shared services) but operating in a different geography with a more acute-care-dense membership.
• Florida Hospital Association: Statewide hospital association in Florida. Comparable advocacy, quality improvement and workforce functions, with a member base and regional-office footprint structurally similar to HASC's.
• Illinois Health and Hospital Association: State-level hospital association representing hospitals and health systems across Illinois. Closely comparable in advocacy, education, and member-service model to HASC, operating at a single-state level rather than regional.
• Texas Hospital Association: Statewide hospital association in Texas with a comparable advocacy, education, and member-services portfolio. Larger geography and member count but structurally analogous to HASC's mission.
• Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association: State hospital association in Massachusetts. Comparable in advocacy, workforce development, and quality-improvement functions, serving a similarly complex regulatory environment.
• Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS): Statewide hospital and health system association in New York. Closely comparable in member-services portfolio (advocacy, quality, data, education) and governance structure to HASC.

Broad incumbents

• American Hospital Association (AHA): National hospital trade association. Operates at the federal level with broader scope than HASC; comparable mission (advocacy, member services, data) but a much wider portfolio and constituency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/socalhospitals
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2qR5-a_ZxS0XPSFbvVYLMg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoCalHospitals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospital-association-of-southern-california
• Instagraminstagram.com/socalhospitals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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