J. Thornton Kirby

The private company is based in Columbia, SC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1921 that represents approximately 100 member hospitals, health systems, and 900 personal members. The association supports hospitals and health systems in delivering high-quality care and serves as a collective voice advocating for healthcare policies such as improved Medicaid and Medicare payment models, workplace violence protections, medical malpractice reform, workforce development, behavioral health improvements, telehealth expansion, and preservation of the 340B drug pricing program. SCHA operates a data center managing statewide healthcare data to support advocacy, patient safety, workforce development, and community health initiatives. The association facilitates collaboration among hospitals by sharing innovations, best practices, and providing education and business solutions. Key initiatives include workplace violence prevention, workforce development programs, and physician leadership development. SCHA also promotes public awareness of hospitals’ roles in the state’s health and economy through campaigns, resources, and events. The CEO of the company is J. Thornton Kirby.

Provides patient safety solutions