REDEFINING PLAYBOOK the 2025
HASC ANNUAL MEETING
HOSPITAL AS SOC I ATION of Southern California
APRIL 23—25, 2025 Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas • Indian Wells, CA
Dear Colleague,
It’s our great pleasure to invite you to the 2025 HASC Annual Meeting. Each year, the conference — known as the can’t-miss event for Southern California hospital leaders — draws hundreds of CEOs and other executives to share insights and work toward better health care for our communities.
With the theme Redefining the Playbook, the 2025 meeting will take place April 23 to 25 at the stunning Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, near Palm Desert. We hope this new locale will offer a refreshing backdrop as we huddle together to learn, network, recharge and envision the game plan for the future of health care.
Helping us redefine the health care playbook, this year’s speaker lineup will feature Andrew Busch, economic futurist and former first chief market intelligence officer, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Geeta Nayyar, MD, author and technologist; and April Hansen, CEO, Barton Associates. These experts and innovators are sure to fuel deeper discussion and collaboration as we continue seeking to increase quality, equity and outcomes in health care.
In line with the meeting theme, our signature Strolling Dinner and Sponsor Exhibit, An All-star Evening, will offer a lively forum with good food, fun activities and the chance to discover new products and services for your hospital. Remember to pack your favorite team jersey or other gameday gear to get in the spirit.
Don’t miss out! This gathering promises to recharge and inspire all of us as we continue shaping the future of health care. At HASC, we truly believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. By learning and working together as a team, we will achieve greater progress in improving health care and empowering communities than we could individually.
Be sure to register at your earliest convenience to ensure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
George W. Greene, Esq. President and CEO HASC
Keith Hobbs President
Torrance
Memorial Medical Center
2025 HASC Board Chair
Growth Game Plan
April Hansen, MSN, RN, serves as chief executive officer of Barton Associates, the sixth-largest physician staffing company in the U.S. Previously, Hansen was group president, workforce solutions at Aya Healthcare, where she achieved record-setting 27x growth in just six years through digital transformation.
Her career has taken her from nurse to serial entrepreneur to executive and noted business and personal growth expert. A Top 100 Workforce Leader and TEDx speaker, Hansen has appeared
in media outlets including the New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes’ 40 Under 40, CBS and CNBC.
Hansen motivates leaders and teams to infuse adaptability into their core, driving growth, innovation and change. Her Growth Game PlanTM framework offers insights, practical tools and resources to help leaders learn to adapt and innovate to meet modern business and personal challenges.
Healthcare, Technology and a New Tomorrow
Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, is a rheumatologist, globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist and bestselling author. “Dr. G” helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including rapid advances in artificial intelligence, to achieve better health and business outcomes.
A sought-after speaker and author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness, Dr. Nayyar has appeared on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ABC News and other
media outlets. She has served as chief medical officer for Salesforce and AT&T, among other executive roles.
Dr. Nayyar currently sits on the board of the American Telemedicine Association and serves as an advisor to the American Medical Association. She earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, which she entered as an accelerated student at age 17, and her MBA from George Washington University School of Business.
Future Economy: Growth Opportunities
Andrew Busch is an economic futurist and the former first chief market intelligence officer for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). There, Busch’s job was to enhance the government’s understanding of the markets and economy. He condensed news and data into easily understood research for the government and public, and gave briefings to the White House, Congress and other departments.
A Tale of Two Cities
Since 2017, Carmela Coyle has served as president and CEO of the California Hospital Association (CHA), the lead advocate for the state’s 400-plus hospitals and health systems with the state and federal government. Previously, Coyle led the Maryland Hospital Association for nine years, overseeing the shaping of a statewide, value-driven health care system. She also spent 20 years with the American Hospital
Earlier, Busch served as CEO and founder of BPI, a financial markets and policy firm, and as global currency and public policy strategist for the Bank of Montreal. He authored the book World Event Trading, which studies crises such as war and disease outbreaks and their impact on the economy and markets.
Association, including 11 as senior vice president of policy. Earlier, at the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, Coyle advised members of Congress on the economic and budgetary implications of legislative policy. Along with her CHA role, Coyle serves on numerous boards of organizations working to protect and improve various aspects of health care.
April Hansen
Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
Andrew Busch
Carmela Coyle
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Hospital and health system CEOs, executive teams, physician leaders and trustees will all benefit from this conference. Our sessions are open to members, sponsors and adult family member guests.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SIGN UP
HASC is authorized to award six hours of ACHE In-person Education credits. Details are included on the member registration form.
The event also offers additional hours of ACHE In-person Education credits for attending a special session.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A special rate of $349 per night, plus applicable fees and taxes, single or double occupancy, has been arranged for this conference. This year, you will book your hotel room as part of the Annual Meeting registration process.
At the time of reservation, your credit card will be charged for one night plus tax. The last day to reserve a room, based on availability, is April 1, 2025. Deposits will not be refunded for cancellations made seven days or less from the check-in date. If you need to cancel your hotel reservation, please call HASC first at (213) 538-0715 so we can find another attendee to fill your reservation. If you arrive late or depart early, your credit card will
be charged for the total number of nights reserved.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Group registration: For every five attendees from the same hospital or health system, the fifth registration will be complimentary. Call (213) 5380737 to register your team.
• Cancellations: Meeting cancellations received in writing by April 1, 2025, will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. We welcome substitutions. Meeting refunds will not be granted after April 1 or for no-shows.
• Competing Events: Sponsors and members attending the Annual Meeting cannot plan independent hospitality or other activities during conference hours without specific permission from HASC. Planning such competing events without HASC permission will result in cancellation of your event and loss of any food and beverage deposits. Companies that violate this rule may not be invited to future events. Competing times are Wednesday, April 23, 2 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, April 24, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 25, 7 a.m. to noon.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please call (213) 538-0715 with any special needs.
AGENDA
WED, APRIL 23
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
THURS, APRIL 24
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast (members, sponsors and guests)
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
General Sessions Welcome, George W. Greene, Esq., HASC, and Keith Hobbs, President, Torrance Memorial Medical Center and 2025 HASC Board Chair
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Growth Game Plan, April Hansen, CEO, Barton Associates
9:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Healthcare, Technology and a New Tomorrow, Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Physician and Author
10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break
Notice of Filming and Photography
You may be photographed or videotaped at this event. HASC reserves the right to use these images and video for promotional, marketing, educational and other purposes.
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
A Tale of Two Cities, Carmela Coyle, President and CEO, California Hospital Association
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Buffet Lunch (members, sponsors and guests)
1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions, ACHE In-person Education Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Guest Event (by invitation)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Strolling Dinner and Sponsor Exhibit
FRI, APRIL 25
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast (members, sponsors and guests)
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Future Economy: Growth Opportunities, Andrew Busch, Author and Keynote Speaker
Closing Remarks
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1 Dimitrios Alexiou, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and George Greene, HASC; 2 Johnese Spisso, UCLA Health; 3 Innovating Health Care Access for the Unhoused panel; 4 Aaron Baker, keynote speaker; 5 Emma Monaco, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center and Huntington Beach Hospital; Dan Brothman, Prime Healthcare Services; and Edie Brothman; 6 Lt. Col. Jason O. Harris; 7 Bryan Croft and Stephanie Cohen, Cedars-Sinai; 8 Linda Marsh, AHMC Healthcare, and guest; 9 George Greene greeting guests at the welcome reception; 10 Alison Birnie, Huntington Health, and guests; 11 Todd Sexton, Redlands Community Hospital, and Doug Brown, Northridge Hospital Dignity Health; 12 Kurt Weinmeister, St. Bernardine Medical Center; Sara Weinmeister; and Gerry Hinkley, San Bernardino Mountains Community Hospital; 13 Keith Hobbs, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Kenny Pawiek, Shriners Children’s Northern California
STROLLING DINNER
An All-star Evening: Where Legends Dine and Play Step onto the ultimate playing field—where gourmet flavors meet game-time thrills. Rock your favorite jersey, fuel up with all-star bites, and go head-to-head in friendly competition. No sidelines here—just great food, bold spirits, and a night of unfiltered fun. Game on!
Thank You to Our Valued Partners
We extend our deepest gratitude to our Associate Members and Endorsed Business Partners for their unwavering support and dedication. Your partnership strengthens our mission, drives innovation and enhances health care across Southern California. We appreciate your commitment and invaluable contributions to our association and the communities we serve.
OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
ArentFox Schiff, LLP
Arthur J Gallagher & Company
Athene Law, LLP
Blue Shield of California Promise
Health Plan
Carlson & Jayakumar LLP
CNI College
Compspec, Inc.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Health Now Administrative Services
HKS Architects, Inc.
HMC Architects
Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC
James+Gable Insurance
Brokers, Inc.
Keenan Healthcare
Laguna Treatment Hospital
Marsh & McLennan
Insurance Agency LLC
Mediwaste Disposal, LLC
Meyers Nave
Moss Adams, LLP
Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP
OUR ENDORSED BUSINESS PARTNERS
AblePay
Accurate
AmWins
ComplyAssistant
CorroHealth
Dexur
Healthcare Benefits Alliance (HBA)
Jackson Physician Search (JPS)
Key Green Solutions
MCAG
National Career College
Nelson Hardiman, LLP
Nixon Peabody LLP
OneLegacy
Parking Company of America
Pepperdine University, School of
Nursing
Pinnacle Claims Management Inc
Prevail Insurance Management Services, Inc.
Quality Environmental, Inc.
Rokos Group
South Pacific Rehabilitation
Strategic Healthcare Advisors
Toyon Associates, Inc.
Vasquez + Company LLP
Vivity
West Coast University
Witt/Kieffer
Xsolis
Zephyr Healthcare Advisors
A NEW LOCATION: GRAND HYATT INDIAN WELLS
For the first time, the HASC Annual Meeting heads to the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells, a stunning retreat in Coachella Valley. This premier resort blends luxury with productivity, featuring world-class amenities, scenic meeting spaces and unparalleled hospitality. Enjoy championship golf, a world-class spa and vibrant networking spaces. Join us as we embrace this exciting new venue—where connections thrive and the future of health care takes shape.
AMN
PointClickCare
Ryan
Servicon
ShiftWise Flex
SpeedTrack
SunRx
Vituity
Voyce
TEE OFF IN STYLE
Enjoy championship golf at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells! With breathtaking views and pristine fairways, it’s the perfect place to unwind, connect and challenge your game between conference sessions.
RELAX AND RECHARGE
As a special perk, HASC Annual Meeting attendees enjoy 15% OFF spa treatments at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Spa. Unwind with world-class therapies designed to refresh, restore and rejuvenate.
Reserve Your Spot Early! Secure your conference registration and hotel reservations now to guarantee your stay at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas. Don’t wait—rooms are filling up fast!
For questions, email annualmeeting@hasc.org
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HOSPITAL AS SOC I ATION of
Southern California
