healthcare

While the certificate of need requirement for new hospitals to be built in our state was mostly repealed a couple of years ago, our healthcare system still faces significant challenges.

While the certificate of need requirement for new hospitals to be built in our state was mostly repealed a couple of years ago, our healthcare system still faces significant challenges.

In 2024, Pam Sulton invited her friend, Yvonne Smith, to join her at StoryCorps to share what inspired her to become a doula and some of her experiences along the way, a conversation Sulton hopes to leave as a legacy for her family so that they may know how much she enjoyed helping bring new life into the world.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 18, 2025: we preview some of the legislative meetings happening this week, including the screening of judicial candidates and a hearing on what would be the most restrictive abortion law if passed; we hear from Sen. Lindsey Graham on the shutdown ending, the looming healthcare debate, and potential conflict in Venezuela; we also have a 1st congressional district update for you; and more!

Almost 7 million Americans on Medicare use telehealth for doctor visits. But since the government shutdown began last month, access to telehealth has been irregular.

Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

Mike Switzer interviews Mark Elfers, CEO of GreenCape Health in Greenville, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Mark Elfers, CEO of GreenCape Health in Greenville, SC.

In South Carolina, when a child turns 18, their parents no longer have access to information regarding their child’s health, finances, or education without written consent, even in emergencies.