Causes: Community Health Systems, Health

Mission: Columbus regional healthcare system, inc. Is a not-for-profit organization formed to plan, develop and coordinate the activities of an integrated health network serving west georgia and east alabama. Its responsibilities include strategic planning, project development, resource allocation, property management, development of physician practices and community health education.

Programs: Columbus regional healthcare system, inc. Is a not-for-profit organization providing health, medical and wellness educational services to west central georgia and east central alabama. Columbus regional healthcare system was established in 1986 to plan, develop and coordinate the activities of an integrated health network serving this area. Its responsibilities include strategic planning, project development, resource allocation, property management, development of physician practices, marketing and communication and community outreach and health education. The vision of columbus regional healthcare system, inc. Is "to become nationally recognized for our clinical outcomes and our world-famous service. " the more than 3,000 employees in the affiliated group (as of june 30, 2014) who are dedicated to becoming the best through the ace-it values of attitude, commitment and enthusiasm through innovation and teamwork. The organization's vision and values support the patient experience, which is at the heart of columbus regional's mission: "to promote the health and healing of our patients. "

the source case management program for the aged and disabled helps its clients remain in their homes rather than in nursing homes. The case manager ensures the client receives appropriate follow-up care, assists with transportation and housing needs, and helps ensure continued eligibility for program benefits. In fiscal year 2015, source had 6,955 client encounters at a cost approximately 75 percent lower than the average cost of a year in a nursing home.