By: Chaunte’ Causey, Communications Manager, PCC
Hilton Head Island, S.C. – Palmetto Care Connections (PCC) was a proud participant and sponsor of the 2025 South Carolina Office of Rural Health Annual Conference, held November 4–6 in Hilton Head Island.
The Annual Rural Health Conference brings together rural healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, educators, and community leaders to learn from experts and network with peers who share a commitment to strengthening healthcare across South Carolina.
PCC CEO Kathy Schwarting served as moderator for the panel “Reimagining Care Delivery: Innovations and Impact in Telehealth and Virtual Care,” leading a discussion on how telehealth and virtual care models are transforming access to healthcare across the state.
PCC CTO Matt Hiatt led a breakout session titled “Cybersecurity and AI in Rural,” discussing how cybersecurity and AI play a crucial role in protecting/advancing rural healthcare and protecting telehealth.
Throughout the conference, PCC connected with many valued partners and allies in rural health, including the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), SC Thrive, Allendale County Hospital, Lowcountry AHEC, Welvista, the MUSC College of Dental Medicine, and the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare.
As a sponsor and exhibitor, Palmetto Care Connections was honored to engage with those who share its mission to improve access to healthcare services in South Carolina’s rural communities.
