About Susan Burroughs, MHA, FACHE

Susan Burroughs is an accomplished and innovative healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in transforming healthcare organizations. Beginning her career in Southern California, Susan has held leadership positions across acute-care, not-for-profit, private, and government-owned organizations, with a significant impact on healthcare delivery in both urban and rural markets.

Most recently, Susan served as Chief Executive Officer at MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Northeast, where she also oversaw the Fairfield Emergency Department and Imaging. In this role, she led the strategic vision and execution for multiple service lines, including Imaging, Pharmacy, Rehab Services, and Sleep Centers across the Midlands Division of MUSC Health. Her leadership was instrumental in expanding access to quality care and driving the growth of these institutions.

Before her tenure at Columbia Medical Center Northeast, Susan held the position of Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and served in various executive roles at LifePoint Health and HCA Healthcare. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her ability to galvanize teams, disrupt the status quo, and implement innovative strategies that enhance access to care and generate new revenue streams.

Passionate about the rapid changes in healthcare, Susan is particularly interested in the intersection of healthcare delivery and commercial real estate models in emerging communities. She is an advocate for mixed-use models that promote patient-centered neighborhood care, believing in their potential to significantly improve population health outcomes.

A Board-Certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Susan is a sought-after speaker on leadership, healthcare, and hospital administration. She has served as Past President for the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and actively contributes to multiple national, regional, and local boards and chambers of commerce, championing initiatives that positively impact the communities she serves.