Prisma Health Earns National Recognition as South Carolina’s Only Most Innovative Health System
March 31, 2026
Prisma Health has been named to the Fortune list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026. Prisma Health is one of only 22 health systems recognized in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. The list recognizes organizations that excel in developing innovative products, streamlining processes, and cultivating a forward-thinking corporate culture.
This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 25 and can currently be viewed on the Fortune website.
Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health, said, “Earning this honor again highlights our commitment to innovation that truly makes a difference—for our patients and for the teams who care for them. As we constantly advance clinical care with emphasis on access and quality, our focus is making sure physicians, nurses, and team members have the resources they need to deliver world-class care in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.”
The America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 ranking is based on three core pillars: product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. To assess innovation culture and internal perspectives on process innovation, Statista conducted online surveys allowing employees to evaluate their own organizations. External perspectives on process innovation and product innovation were gathered through surveys of industry experts, including recruiters, management consultants, and patent attorneys. To evaluate intellectual property portfolios, Statista partnered with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions, using its platform to analyze both the quantity and value of company patents. The 300 U.S. companies with the highest overall scores were included in the final ranking.
The organization’s leadership said being named to the list again is particularly gratifying, as the evaluation process incorporates feedback from other industry innovators and experts.
Steve LeBlond, who joined Prisma Health in 2025 as chief information officer and digital officer, said, “This recognition reflects a strong culture of innovation across Prisma Health. The leadership team has shown remarkable, strategic vision in encouraging this in every capacity, from supply chain to the bedside. As I step into my role, I’m focused on partnering with our clinical, operational and IT teams to build on that foundation—advancing digital transformation, data and artificial intelligence, while strengthening cybersecurity to support our caregivers, safeguard patient information and enhance the overall patient experience.
