FEATURED CASE STUDY
Evangelical Community Hospital (ECH) located in
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has long been a supporter
of the people and businesses in the heart of Central
Pennsylvania. Established in 1926 by three physicians
and community supporters, ECH has a very diverse
history and rural appeal while still featuring business and
healthcare facilities using the latest advances in science
and technology. In addition to its mission and service as
a not-for-profit healthcare provider, ECH has become an
important economic presence in the state’s Susquehanna
Valley region, providing employment to more than 1,200
area residents. The hospital also spends approximately
millions of dollars annually to purchase goods and
services from local vendors and beyond.
Challenge
Though taking care of patients is ECH’s main goal, staying
financially strong helps it achieve that goal. Although the
hospital was established more than eight decades ago, the
average age of plant and equipment ranks ECH in the top
hospitals across the country. However, ECH was looking
for a system with an enterprise-wide design that would
provide managers and directors with prospective financial
and operational information to guide daily decisions.