McLeod Health

What McLeod Health does

McLeod Health is a not-for-profit regional health system headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, operating seven acute care hospitals across South Carolina and eastern North Carolina (McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence, Cheraw, Clarendon, Dillon, Loris, Seacoast/Little River, and the Carolina Forest campus in Myrtle Beach), supplemented by outpatient clinics, physician practices, and ancillary services. The system employs 5,001-10,000 staff and serves an 18-county region, providing the full continuum of acute, specialty, and primary care including a Commission on Cancer-accredited cancer program, robotic-assisted surgery, a children's hospital, heart and vascular services, and 3D mammography.

The technology stack is built on Epic (McLeod EpicLink for providers and McLeod MyChart for patients) and increasingly incorporates AI via Suki's ambient clinical intelligence for documentation, with nursing-workflow extensions through the Suki/AvaSure consortium. Telehealth, robotic surgery platforms, and advanced imaging (digital PET/CT) round out the clinical technology layer. Compliance scaffolding includes HIPAA privacy practices, DNV hospital accreditation, and CoC cancer program accreditation.

The business model is not-for-profit healthcare delivery with multi-payer reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, commercial), provider-based billing that separates facility and professional fees, and indigent-care/community health programs (Access Health McLeod, Access Health Horry) supported in part by philanthropy through the McLeod Foundation. Distribution is regional and physical-first via hospital campuses and outpatient facilities, layered with self-serve digital channels (MyChart web/mobile) and a community-based GTM anchored on referral relationships, school partnerships (Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation), and rural community health needs assessments. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; Fitch rates the system AA-/Positive as of June 2026.

Name

McLeod Health

Legal name

McLeod Health

Website

https://mcleodhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

McLeod Health is a not-for-profit regional hospital network operating seven acute care hospitals and outpatient facilities across an 18-county area in South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, serving patients with comprehensive medical, surgical, cancer, cardiac, and pediatric services supported by Epic-based digital tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive medical services including hospital inpatient care, outpatient procedures, emergency services, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation. Billed through standard healthcare revenue cycle including facility charges and professional fees.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans. Provider-based billing separates facility and professional charges for applicable payer types.
3. Specialty Services: Specialized services including cancer treatment, cardiac care, orthopedic services, and women's services generate revenue through advanced procedural and treatment capabilities.
4. Financial Assistance Programs: Access Health McLeod provides healthcare for uninsured/underinsured patients with chronic conditions, potentially including indigent care revenue or grant funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McLeod Health operates a regional not-for-profit health system of seven hospitals and supporting physician practices, outpatient clinics, and specialty centers, delivering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care across South Carolina and eastern North Carolina. Service lines include cancer care (McLeod Cancer Center, Commission on Cancer accredited), pediatric care (McLeod Children's Hospital), robotic-assisted surgery, cardiac and vascular care, emergency/trauma, orthopedics, advanced imaging including 3D mammography, telehealth, and clinical pharmacy services.

Product overview

McLeod Health operates as a seven-hospital regional health system offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare services. The organization's core technology infrastructure includes McLeod MyChart (Epic-powered patient portal) and McLeod EpicLink (Epic-based provider portal). Clinical services span cancer care (McLeod Cancer Center with Commission on Cancer accreditation), robotic-assisted surgery, pediatric services (McLeod Children's Hospital), and advanced imaging including 3D mammography. Community health initiatives include Access Health McLeod (financial assistance), the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation (workforce development), and McLeod Foundation (philanthropy). The system has adopted AI-powered ambient clinical documentation through Suki's technology, and participates in a nursing consortium focused on AI solutions for clinical workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McLeod EpicLink: Electronic health record platform for providers
• McLeod MyChart
• Access Health McLeod
• Access Health Horry

Products and services

• McLeod Health (Seven-Hospital Health System) Regional not-for-profit health system of seven hospitals (McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, and McLeod Health Carolina Forest) and supporting outpatient facilities serving 18 counties in South Carolina and eastern North Carolina.
• McLeod Cancer Center Nationally accredited cancer care program (American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer) offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, infusion services, surgical oncology, breast surgery, genetic counseling/testing, and oncology navigation across McLeod Cancer Centers in Florence and Horry County.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures performed by specialists in general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, and thoracic surgery, offering benefits including less pain, minimal scarring, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
• McLeod Children's Hospital Dedicated pediatric hospital providing comprehensive children's healthcare services with pediatric specialists available across the McLeod Health system.
• TeleHealth Services Remote healthcare consultations delivered via video communication technology, enabling patients across the McLeod Health service area to access care virtually.
• 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) Advanced breast imaging service providing layer-by-layer breast tissue examination with greater accuracy and up to 40% fewer recalls, available at Florence, Cheraw, Clarendon, Dillon, Loris, and Seacoast locations.
• McLeod Pharmacy Services Clinical pharmacy services including outpatient infusion, medication management, and clinical decision support for antimicrobial therapy; team has received the SCSHP Practice Advancement Initiative Best Practice Award (2025 and 2026).
• Access Health McLeod Healthcare assistance program for uninsured and under-insured residents with chronic conditions in the Pee Dee region, providing primary care navigation, social needs identification, transportation assistance, and medication assistance programs in partnership with community organizations.
• Access Health Horry Variant of Access Health McLeod serving Horry County, providing chronic-disease management support, transportation, and medication assistance for uninsured and under-insured residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced documentation burden through AI technology deployment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and support.

• Florence 1 SchoolsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026McLeod Health partnered with Florence 1 Schools to open the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation, providing hands-on healthcare education for high school juniors and seniors. McLeod medical professionals contribute to curriculum development to prepare students for healthcare careers or continued college-level study.
• SukicoreTechnology or Integration · 8 October 2025McLeod Health participates in Suki's nursing consortium to develop AI-powered solutions called Suki for Nurses that integrate with major EHR platforms. Also expanded use of Suki's ambient clinical intelligence technology beyond physician documentation to nursing workflows, addressing staffing crisis and administrative burden.
• AvaSurecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 October 2025Suki's partnership with AvaSure integrates ambient documentation technology into AvaSure's virtual care platform serving over 1,100 hospitals nationwide. McLeod Health, as a Suki nursing consortium member, benefits from this expanded integration capability.
• CareSouth CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Access Health McLeod program with locations in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, and McColl for chronic disease management referrals.
• HopeHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Access Health McLeod program with locations in Darlington, Florence, Hemingway, Lake City, Manning, and Timmonsville for chronic disease management.
• Mercy Medical Free ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner serving Marion and Williamsburg counties through Access Health McLeod program for uninsured/underinsured patient referrals.
• Pee Dee Mental Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for mental health referrals and chronic disease management through Access Health McLeod program.
• TriCounty Mental Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for mental health referrals and behavioral health services through Access Health McLeod program.
• Welvista PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing medication assistance program referrals for Access Health McLeod patients.
• Pee Dee Regional Transportation AuthoritysupportOthersTransportation partner for Access Health McLeod program assisting patients with transportation to medical appointments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atrium Health (Advocate Health): Large Carolinas-based nonprofit health system (now part of Advocate Health) operating dozens of hospitals across the same NC/SC footprint. Highly comparable regional acute-care model with overlapping service territory, including Charlotte and surrounding counties.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest investor-owned hospital operator in the U.S. with a significant Carolinas footprint. Broad incumbent that competes with McLeod for inpatient referrals, specialists, and commercial payer negotiations despite different ownership structure.
• Tenet Healthcare: Major investor-owned hospital and ambulatory operator with presence across the Southeast. Comparable as a multi-state hospital operator competing for patients in adjacent and overlapping markets.
• Bon Secours Mercy Health: Large Catholic nonprofit health system with significant Southeast operations. Comparable regional nonprofit acute-care model with similar mission-driven community-benefit focus and multi-state footprint.
• CommonSpirit Health: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit health systems, formed through Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health merger. Comparable as a national-scale nonprofit competing for clinical talent, technology partnerships, and payer leverage.
• Sentara Healthcare: Integrated nonprofit health system serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Comparable as a regional nonprofit with strong AA-class credit profile, multi-hospital footprint, and similar population-health/community-benefit focus.
• Trinity Health: National Catholic nonprofit health system operating across multiple states. Comparable on scale, nonprofit governance, and community-benefit obligations, though operating in non-overlapping geographies.

Direct peers

• Prisma Health: South Carolina's largest nonprofit health system, headquartered in Greenville. Closest direct comparable — same state, same nonprofit model, multi-hospital acute-care delivery with academic affiliations — competing for the same patient population and clinical talent.
• MUSC Health: Medical University of South Carolina health system, a Charleston-based academic nonprofit operating multiple hospitals across coastal SC. Directly comparable as a regional referral center competing for tertiary cases (cancer, cardiac, children's) in McLeod's service corridor.
• Novant Health: Regional nonprofit system operating hospitals across the Carolinas and Virginia. Comparable on multi-hospital regional model, nonprofit structure, and overlapping geographic reach into NC, making it a direct competitor for payer contracts and physician recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/McLeodHealth
• YouTubevimeo.com/mcleodhealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/McLeodHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcleod-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcleodhealth/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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