By: Chaunte’ Causey, Communications Manager, PCC
Palmetto Care Connections (PCC) recently held its annual Board of Directors Retreat in historic downtown Charleston, March 19–21. The retreat offered an opportunity for board members and staff to reflect on recent accomplishments, discuss future goals, and strengthen the organization’s commitment to improving access to care across South Carolina.
Board members in attendance included Julie Allen; Nate Henderson, MD; Ann Lewis, MHA; John H. Magill; Danette McAlhaney, MD; James McElligott, MD, MSCR; Rich Rogers; and Christian Soura. They were joined by PCC leadership including CEO Kathy Schwarting, CTO Matt Hiatt, Chief Community Relations Officer Davia Smith, and Director of Finance Emma Thompson.
Throughout the retreat, PCC staff members shared updates from across the organization, highlighting progress and priorities in key service areas such as telehealth, education, managed IT services, communications, and broadband expansion. These sessions gave board members a deeper understanding of the day-to-day work PCC is doing to support rural and underserved communities across the state.
The group also reviewed PCC’s 2024 Impact Report, celebrating the year’s successes and reflecting on lessons learned. Together, the board and staff worked collaboratively to outline strategic goals and recommendations for the next 18 months—continuing PCC’s mission to connect people and communities to quality care through innovation, technology, and collaboration.
PCC is grateful to its dedicated board members and team for their leadership, insight, and unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide in healthcare.
