PHT

Workers' Compensation

SC healthcare's most streamlined workers' comp solution.

Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT), founded in 1977, is South Carolina's established self-insurance pool for healthcare workers' compensation. Electronic claims reporting, streamlined internal processes, and service that sets the standard in the state.

Program highlights

  • Self-insurance pool founded in 1977 — proven track record
  • Electronic claims reporting for efficient operations
  • Streamlined internal processes vs. traditional TPA
  • For South Carolina healthcare employers
  • Service recognized as unparalleled in the state

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Workers' Comp — Program overview

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About Palmetto Hospital Trust

Founded in 1977, Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) is one of South Carolina's longest-running self-insurance pools for healthcare workers' compensation. With electronic claims reporting and streamlined administration, PHT members consistently find PHT easier to work with than traditional TPA arrangements — with better outcomes and lower overall costs.

Quick facts

Program
PHT
Geography
South Carolina
Best for
South Carolina healthcare employers and HR teams
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What our members say

Unparalleled service in SC

“Moving from a TPA to the workers’ compensation program with Palmetto Hospital Trust has streamlined our internal processes, making them very efficient by using PHT’s electronic claims reporting. PHT’s service is unparalleled in the state.”

Octavia Williams-Blake

SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, McLeod Health

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