Granite County Medical Center

What Granite County Medical Center does

Granite County Medical Center is a public hospital district (Granite County Hospital District) founded in 1953 and headquartered at 310 South Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana. It operates as a federally designated Critical Access Hospital with two Certified Rural Health Clinics in Philipsburg and Drummond, serving the rural population of Granite County in southwestern Montana. Service lines include 24/7 emergency care (with 30-minute mid-level provider response), primary care/family medicine, women's health, child wellness, laboratory, radiology (including digital X-ray via Carestream DRX-Ascend), CT imaging, pulmonary function testing, echocardiograms (via Billings Clinic partnership), infusion therapy, physical therapy (including dry needling), a Medicare-covered Swing Bed transitional care program, and 24-hour Extended Care skilled nursing. The hospital is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and is accredited under HIPAA and DNV, with NHSC site designation supporting workforce recruitment.

The business model is a fee-for-service healthcare delivery operation reimbursed primarily by Medicare (including cost-based CAH and Swing Bed reimbursement), Medicaid, and accepted commercial insurers (BCBS Montana, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, PacificSource, Montana Health Co-op), augmented by a sliding-fee scale for uninsured/underinsured patients. Approximately 10% of the annual budget is funded through non-service revenue — primarily a local mill levy plus donations from the Granite County Medical Foundation and proceeds from the H&R Thrift Store auxiliary — providing a community-funded capital cushion for equipment and facility upgrades. Distribution is direct via two physical clinic sites and a 24/7 ER; complex cases are transferred to regional trauma centers (Butte, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Helena) via coordinated transport including life-flight.

The underlying technology stack is conventional healthcare infrastructure: a new CT suite, Carestream digital radiography, PFT equipment (~$120K acquisition funded via the thrift store), and an AthenaHealth-hosted patient portal for records, results, and billing. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, developer APIs, or differentiated software IP; the technology posture is standard CAH with recently refreshed diagnostic hardware. Customer segments are rural community residents, post-hospitalization swing-bed patients, uninsured/underinsured patients (served via sliding scale), and rehabilitation patients; payer concentration is high in government programs and a small set of commercial carriers.

Name

Granite County Medical Center

Legal name

Granite County Medical Center

Website

https://granitecountyhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Granite County Medical Center is a public Critical Access Hospital district in Philipsburg, Montana, operating two Certified Rural Health Clinics to deliver 24/7 emergency, primary, diagnostic, rehabilitation, and extended care services to rural Granite County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Operated Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAC), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Long-term care facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Philipsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Primary revenue from payments for healthcare services rendered including emergency care, primary care, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and extended care services. Revenue is generated through direct patient care encounters with reimbursement from insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient payments.
2. Government Programs (Medicare/Medicaid): Critical Access Hospital designation allows participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing reimbursement for eligible services to qualifying patients.
3. Community Support and Donations: Hospital district receives approximately 10% of annual budget from community support including local mill levy contributions and donations from organizations such as Granite County Medical Foundation and H&R Thrift Store.
4. Swing Bed Program: Medicare covers Swing Bed services for patients needing skilled nursing or therapy following hospital stays, with up to 100 days of coverage for qualifying patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Granite County Medical Center operates as a Critical Access Hospital providing emergency medical services, primary care, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapies, and long-term care to rural Montana residents. The facility functions as a community-integrated healthcare provider offering acute inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, and long-term residential services under one roof.

Product overview

Granite County Medical Center operates as a Critical Access Hospital providing a unified portfolio of healthcare services across two Certified Rural Health Clinics in Philipsburg and Drummond, Montana. The core offering comprises emergency care (24/7), primary care (family medicine, women's health, child wellness), diagnostic services (laboratory, radiology, CT, specialized diagnostics including PFT and echocardiograms), and rehabilitation (physical therapy including dry needling). The hospital also provides post-acute care through its Swing Bed Transitional Care Program and long-term residential care through Extended Care. Infusion therapy services support chronic illness management. The AthenaHealth Patient Portal provides patients secure access to medical records and billing. Services are designed to keep rural residents close to home rather than traveling to urban centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services 24/7 emergency department providing acute and trauma care for rural Montana residents who would otherwise face long transport times to larger hospitals.
• Primary Care Clinic Outpatient primary care services for routine, preventive, and chronic disease management for community residents of all ages.
• Diagnostic Imaging Imaging services including CT scans and digital X-ray performed on-site for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency patients.
• Rehabilitation Therapy Physical, occupational, and rehabilitative therapy services supporting post-acute recovery and swing-bed patients.
• Long-Term Care Residential long-term care services for elderly and chronically ill patients who require ongoing skilled nursing support.
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Diagnostic pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and function for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Acute Inpatient Care Inpatient hospital stays for acute medical conditions requiring short-term admission and monitoring.
• Sliding Fee Scale Program Discounted care program for uninsured and underinsured patients based on income and household size, ensuring access to services regardless of ability to pay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laboratory testing informs approximately 70% of medical decisions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Billings Clinic Cardiology at Community Medical Center in MissoulacoreTechnology or Integration · 8 November 2024Partnership enabling Granite County Medical Center to offer echocardiogram services in Philipsburg. Billings Clinic Cardiology provides cardiology expertise and support, with the hospital offering two dedicated days per month for echocardiogram appointments. This brings specialized cardiac diagnostics to rural patients who would otherwise need to travel to urban centers.
• H&R Thrift StorecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe H&R Thrift Store in Philipsburg operates as an auxiliary support system for Granite County Medical Center, contributing essential funding for equipment and facility upgrades. Donations, purchases, and volunteer time at the thrift store directly support the hospital's ability to maintain quality services and deliver high-quality patient care. The partnership funded the acquisition of Pulmonary Function Testing equipment costing approximately $120,000.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NHSC partnership provides loan repayment assistance to eligible healthcare professionals working at Granite County Medical Center. This supports recruitment of qualified providers to rural underserved communities while helping professionals manage student loan debt. The partnership includes a 9.17% employer retirement contribution through MPERA.
• PacificSource Health PlansmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacificSource is accepted as insurance at Granite County Medical Center. The hospital also offers health insurance through PacificSource for employees working 30+ hours per week, with both high- and low-deductible plans at no cost. HSA options are available alongside this coverage.
• Regional Trauma Centers (Butte, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Helena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with hospitals in Butte, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, and Helena for emergency transfers when specialized care is required. The hospital coordinates transfers including life-flight services for cases requiring higher-level trauma center care. Medical teams stay engaged with receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• St. James Healthcare: Regional hospital in Butte, Montana, part of Intermountain Healthcare. Provides tertiary care, is one of GCMC's transfer partners, and provides mobile mammogram services to GCMC. Larger scale with broader service portfolio.
• Billings Clinic: Regional health system based in Billings, Montana. GCMC's partner for cardiology/echocardiogram services and one of the regional trauma centers GCMC transfers patients to. Larger multi-specialty system with regional reach.

Direct peers

• Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Hamilton, Montana (Ravalli County) providing similar rural hospital services. Operates in comparable southwest Montana geography with analogous scope of emergency, primary, and post-acute services.
• Community Hospital of Anaconda: Critical Access Hospital in Anaconda, Montana. Directly comparable to GCMC as both are small Montana CAHs, with GCMC's Medical Director also serving this hospital. Same regulatory designation, service mix, and rural Montana context.
• Barrett Hospital & HealthCare: Critical Access Hospital in Dillon, Montana (Beaverhead County), offering similar rural healthcare services including ER, primary care, swing bed, and extended care. Closely comparable size, regulatory designation, and southwest Montana rural setting.
• St. Luke Community Healthcare: Critical Access Hospital in Ronan, Montana, on the Flathead Reservation. Similar rural Montana CAH model providing ER, primary care, swing bed, and extended care to an underserved rural population.
• Ruby Valley Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Sheridan, Montana, providing similar rural services to a small Montana community. Comparable scope, regulatory designation, and target population profile to GCMC.
• Madison Valley Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Ennis, Montana, serving Madison County. Similar rural southwest Montana CAH profile with comparable services and small community footprint.
• Clark Fork Valley Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Plains, Montana, serving Sanders County. Comparable rural hospital model with similar service mix (ER, primary care, long-term care) and Critical Access regulatory designation.

Regional players

• Providence St. Patrick Hospital: Regional trauma center in Missoula, Montana. One of GCMC's primary transfer destinations for complex cases requiring higher-level care. Operates in a different (larger) market but is a key referral relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Granite-County-Hospital-District-115193275171229
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/granite-county-medical-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/granitecountymedicalcenter

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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