Spencer Chamber of Commerce

What Spencer Chamber of Commerce does

Spencer Hospital is a municipal, community-owned acute care hospital located at 1200 First Avenue East in Spencer, Iowa, governed by a five-member board of trustees and operated as a public healthcare facility since 1935. Founded in 1914 by the Spencer Hospital Association, the hospital currently employs over 500 people and serves as the principal regional referral center for northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. Its service portfolio spans a newly opened 24/7 Emergency Department, the Abben Cancer Center (radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and medical oncology for approximately 500 cancer patients annually), a Surgical Services program featuring robotic and minimally invasive techniques, advanced Diagnostic Imaging (CT, MRI, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, echocardiography), two Warner Dialysis Centers, Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, full Rehabilitative Services, Behavioral Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Home Health & Hospice, and the HEALTHworks occupational medicine program.

Distribution is organized as a hub-and-spoke network anchored by the main campus and extended through four family practice clinics (Avera Medical Group Spencer, Hartley Family Care, Milford Family Care, Sioux Rapids Family Care), the Quick Care walk-in clinic, a Visiting Specialist Outreach Clinic, and affiliated public health (Clay County Public Health). Technology infrastructure centers on the recently migrated Epic MyChart electronic health record and patient portal, with imaging, surgical, and oncology equipment constituting the clinical capital base. Supporting subsidiaries include the wholly-owned Abben Cancer Center, Warner Dialysis Centers, and the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation, which manages over 35 designated funds.

Revenue is generated through standard fee-for-service billing for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, imaging, dialysis, and clinic services, paid by Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers, and self-pay patients under provider-based billing rules for hospital-owned clinics. A secondary, modest revenue stream comes from accredited continuing-education courses (TNCC, ENPC, PHTLS, AMLS, ALSO) offered to outside healthcare professionals at per-course fees ranging from $165 to $450. The organization does not disclose revenue and is not equity-financed; it operates as a municipal entity with philanthropic support channeled through the Foundation.

Name

Spencer Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Spencer Hospital

Website

https://spencerhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Spencer Hospital is a municipal community hospital in Spencer, Iowa, employing 500+ staff and serving patients across northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota through its main campus, four family practice clinics, two dialysis centers, and the Abben Cancer Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Health Clinical Care Coordination & Case Management (HSABACAO), Hospice Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Case Management (HSABAFAJ), Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAFAG)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Cancer treatment
• Emergency medical care
• Diagnostic imaging
• Primary care clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Spencer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Primary revenue from comprehensive medical services including hospital care, surgical services, emergency department, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and outpatient clinics. Revenue generated through insurance billing, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient payments.
2. Clinic Services: Revenue from four family practice clinics providing primary care, preventive services, chronic disease management, and specialist referrals. Operates as provider-based clinics billing in two parts for Medicare patients.
3. Specialty Services: Cancer care through Abben Cancer Center, dialysis services at two Warner Dialysis Center locations, home health and hospice services, rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
4. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from professional education and certification courses including TNCC, ENPC, PHTLS, AMLS, and ALSO courses offered to healthcare professionals. Fees charged to non-employees for training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spencer Hospital is a comprehensive rural community hospital providing inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including 24/7 emergency care, surgical services (including robotic surgery), cancer treatment through the Abben Cancer Center, advanced diagnostic imaging, primary care across four family practice clinics, dialysis, wound healing, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and home health/hospice care. The hospital serves as a regional healthcare hub for northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota with over 500 employees, supported by the Epic MyChart electronic health record system.

Product overview

Spencer Hospital operates as a comprehensive regional healthcare system offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital serves as the central facility, with affiliated clinics including Avera Medical Group Spencer, Hartley Family Care, Milford Family Care, and Sioux Rapids Family Care providing primary care access across the region. Specialized centers include the Abben Cancer Center for oncology services, and the hospital provides surgical services (including robotics), emergency care, diagnostic imaging, pregnancy and childbirth services, dialysis, wound healing, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and home health/hospice care. The hospital transitioned to Epic MyChart for electronic health records, providing patients with online portal access. The organization employs over 500 people and has been recognized as a Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abben Cancer Center: Comprehensive cancer treatment center providing radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and support services for cancer patients.
• Epic MyChart
• LiveWell
• HEALTHworks
• Planet Heart

Products and services

• Spencer Hospital Main Campus Full-service hospital facility at 1200 First Avenue East, Spencer, Iowa, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and specialty services.
• Abben Cancer Center Comprehensive oncology center providing radiation therapy, chemotherapy, medical oncology, and cancer support services. Treats approximately 500 cancer patients annually from Northwest Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
• Avera Medical Group Spencer Multi-provider family medicine clinic offering primary care, prenatal services, behavioral health outpatient services, diagnostic X-ray, and clinical laboratory services.
• Hartley Family Care Rural family medicine clinic providing primary care, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and physical therapy services.
• Milford Family Care Family medicine clinic offering primary care, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and physical therapy services.
• Sioux Rapids Family Care Family medicine clinic offering primary care and physical/occupational therapy services.
• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical services including robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, foot and ankle surgery, ENT surgery, endoscopy, eye surgery, general surgery, hand surgery, OB-gynecology surgery, orthopedics, joint replacement, knee replacement, oral maxillofacial surgery, podiatry, and urology.
• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency medical services with a newly constructed, modern facility.
• Diagnostic Imaging Advanced imaging services including CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray, bone density scanning, echocardiograms, nuclear medicine, PET/CT, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and lung cancer screening. Recognized as Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by ACR.
• Pregnancy & Childbirth Services Prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum services in the Birth Center, including obstetricians and family medicine providers who practice obstetrics.
• Warner Dialysis Centers Dialysis and kidney care services with two convenient locations in Spencer and Spirit Lake.
• Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Specialized wound care treatment including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and toe nail clinic services.
• Rehabilitative Services Comprehensive rehabilitation including aquatic therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, respiratory therapy, pediatric rehabilitative services, and complex chronic pain treatment.
• Behavioral Health Services Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services including psychiatry, addiction recovery, and peer support programs.
• Home Health & Hospice Home-based healthcare including home health services, hospice care, and home medical equipment.
• Clay County Public Health Public health services including immunization clinics, blood pressure screening, best care for better babies and children programs, and COVID-19 resources.
• Epic MyChart Patient Portal Electronic patient portal for accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, and communicating with healthcare providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LifeServe Blood CentercoreOthersRegional blood supplier providing blood products to Spencer Hospital. LifeServe collects, tests, and distributes safe blood products to ensure availability for patients needing transfusions during surgeries, cancer treatments, and other medical conditions.
• Avera Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvera Medical Group Spencer operates as a department of Spencer Hospital, providing integrated healthcare services including family medicine, behavioral health, and specialty care. Avera@Home of Spencer Hospital provides home health services affiliated with the hospital.
• Clay County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClay County Public Health operates as a department/service affiliated with Spencer Hospital, providing public health services including immunization clinics, maternal and child health programs, and community health initiatives.
• Clay County Behavioral Health LINCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Initiative for Networking & Collaboration (LINC) partnership bringing together healthcare providers, addiction recovery professionals, and community organizations to address behavioral health needs and substance abuse in Clay County.
• First Responders FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Responders Foundation partners with Spencer Hospital to provide peer support training for first responders including law enforcement, fire, dispatch, EMS, and healthcare personnel. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to supporting first responder well-being.
• Clay County Cancer Outreach CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting local individuals and families impacted by cancer. Committee organizes events like Hope for Our Community: Cancer Support & Survivors Night, with proceeds benefiting Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation and local cancer patients.
• Spencer Regional Healthcare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation affiliated with Spencer Hospital managing over 35 designated funds. Supports Abben Cancer Center through fundraising events like the Abben Golf Classic, providing transportation assistance, medical equipment, and financial support for patients and families.
• Clay County Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation providing support for peer support training and other community health initiatives in partnership with Spencer Hospital and Clay County Behavioral Health LINC.
• Iowa Primary Care AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents at LINC events focusing on behavioral health system topics and provides expertise for community healthcare collaboration initiatives in Clay County.
• Area Schools, Community Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpencer Hospital works closely with area high schools, community colleges, and universities providing educational opportunities for students interested in healthcare careers. Partnerships support nursing preceptorship programs and clinical training.
• NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians)coreTechnology or IntegrationNAEMT certified instructors at Spencer Hospital provide AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support) training courses. Hospital is an authorized training center for NAEMT certification programs.
• ENA (Emergency Nurses Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpencer Hospital is an authorized training center for ENA certification courses including TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course). Courses administered through ENA's national certification program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Iowa Specialty Hospital: Iowa critical access community hospital offering similar scale and breadth of services including surgical, outpatient, and primary care to a comparable rural community.
• Pella Regional Health Center: Iowa critical access hospital providing a comparable bundle of inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and specialty services to a small-town rural market.
• Avera Health: Upper-Midwest regional health system that is itself Spencer Hospital's primary clinic partner (Avera Medical Group Spencer is a department of the hospital), delivering comparable critical-access anchored regional care with the same rural footprint.
• Lakes Regional Healthcare: Critical access hospital in Spirit Lake, IA — directly adjacent to Spencer's dialysis service area (Warner Dialysis Spirit Lake) and a near-neighbor community hospital in the same rural Iowa marketplace.
• Cherokee Regional Medical Center: Northwest Iowa critical access hospital of similar scale offering comparable primary care, emergency, and outpatient services to a small rural catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: Large Upper-Midwest integrated delivery network headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD — geographically the dominant referral competitor for patients in Spencer's secondary catchment across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
• Mayo Clinic Health System: Major regional referral system with sites across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, competing for tertiary and specialty cases that could otherwise stay at Spencer.
• UnityPoint Health: Iowa-headquartered multi-state health system operating critical access hospitals and clinics across rural communities comparable to Spencer.
• MercyOne: Catholic-affiliated Iowa health system with comparable critical-access facilities and clinic networks across the state, often partnering with or competing against community hospitals.

Regional players

• Genesis Health System: Quad Cities/Iowa-based regional system serving comparable rural referral catchments in eastern Iowa with a mix of acute and community-based services similar to Spencer's offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SpencerHospital

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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