Central Montana Medical Center

What Central Montana Medical Center does

Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) is a 25-bed, non-profit Critical Access Hospital and Level 4 Trauma Center located in Lewistown, Montana. It serves as the sole inpatient and emergency care provider for the residents of Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties, with no competing hospital within 100 miles. The institution operates 380+ employees and pays approximately $12.1 million in annual salaries and benefits, making it one of the largest employers in the Lewistown area.

CMMC's service portfolio spans emergency and acute care, general surgery, maternity, behavioral health, cardiac rehabilitation, home health and hospice, occupational health, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology/imaging. In 2025 the hospital extended its offering with two material additions: the Helmsley Cancer Center (a 16,700-square-foot facility providing radiation oncology and chemotherapy infusion) and the uMI 550 Digital PET/CT scanner deployed via partnership with Shared Medical Services. Diagnostic and digital infrastructure includes the PatientConnect electronic medical records portal, mobile PET/CT imaging, conventional radiology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), and a 24-hour laboratory and blood bank. The hospital also operates a CMMC Physicians Clinic, a Fitness Center, a Swing Bed post-acute program, and a Visiting Specialists Program that brings Billings Clinic and Benefis Healthcare specialists on-site.

Revenue is generated primarily from patient services billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, supplemented by charitable donations channeled through the CMMC Foundation (established 1993) and a Financial Assistance Program covering patients up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. CMMC is governed by an independent Governing Board of Directors, has no parent company, and is funded through a mix of operating revenue and philanthropic capital — most notably a $9 million catalytic grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust in 2023 that enabled the cancer center build. The hospital has been recognized repeatedly as a Top 100 and Top 20 Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association (2017–2025) and holds a CMS Five Star quality rating.

Name

Central Montana Medical Center

Legal name

Central Montana Medical Center

Website

https://cmmc.health

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Central Montana Medical Center is a 25-bed, non-profit Critical Access Hospital in Lewistown, Montana, serving as the sole inpatient provider for a multi-county rural catchment with no competing hospital within 100 miles, offering emergency, surgical, cancer, and diagnostic services to local communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Home Health Care Services (62161), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trauma Centers & Level I–IV Trauma Hospitals (HLAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Rural healthcare services
• Emergency medical services
• Cancer treatment center
• Home health hospice

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewistown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from providing medical services billed to patients with insurance coverage including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Services include emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, maternity care, and various outpatient services.
2. Donations and Grants: Non-profit hospital receives donations through the Central Montana Medical Center Foundation including planned gifts, memorials, tribute gifts, and grants from charitable organizations. The Foundation manages funds for equipment purchases, building upgrades, and community health programs.
3. Charitable Care: Financial assistance program providing free and discounted care to patients with gross household incomes up to 400% of Federal Poverty Levels. Hospital submits insurance claims and pursues payment while providing charity care to eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Montana Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital and Level 4 Trauma Center that delivers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care to rural central Montana. Core service lines include 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient services, general surgery, maternity care, cancer treatment through the Helmsley Cancer Center (radiation oncology and infusion therapy), cardiac and physical rehabilitation, behavioral health, and home health and hospice. The hospital also provides advanced diagnostic imaging including mobile digital PET/CT, laboratory services, occupational health, sleep studies, and telehealth consultations for specialty access.

Product overview

Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) is a 25-bed critical access hospital and Level 4 Trauma Center providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based healthcare services. The hospital operates a broad portfolio of service lines organized around its core hospital (Emergency, Surgery, Acute Care, Maternity, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology) supplemented by specialty centers including the Helmsley Cancer Center (radiation oncology and infusion therapy), Fitness Center, and TeleHealth platform. Diagnostic capabilities span mobile PET/CT imaging, conventional radiology, laboratory services, and sleep studies. CMMC also delivers home-based care through its Home Health and Hospice programs and provides occupational health and community wellness services. A patient-facing digital portal (PatientConnect) offers electronic medical record access, appointment management, and secure provider communication across web and mobile platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helmsley Cancer Center A comprehensive cancer care service line providing radiation oncology and infusion (chemotherapy) therapy for rural central Montana patients, eliminating the need for travel beyond 100 miles for cancer treatment.
• Mobile PET/CT Imaging Advanced mobile diagnostic imaging using the uMI 550 Digital PET/CT system from United Imaging with 1.4mm lesion detection, 8-minute scan times, and low-dose imaging, delivered in partnership with Shared Medical Services.
• Emergency Department Level 4 Trauma-designated emergency department staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with access to operating room, lab, and imaging services.
• Acute Care Unit 25-bed inpatient nursing unit providing care for patients hospitalized for illness, surgery, or observation, with collaboration across nursing, physicians, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary therapies.
• Maternity Services Labor and delivery, postpartum, and Level I nursery unit providing care for vaginal and cesarean deliveries, with certified lactation consultants and newborn screening including audiometry.
• General Surgery Comprehensive surgical services including consultations, pre- and post-operative care, and procedures such as colonoscopies, hernia repairs, and gallbladder surgeries.
• Home Health and Hospice Services Home-based nursing, aide, therapy, and medical equipment services (since 1984 for home care; hospice since 1985) covering wound care, medication management, palliative care, and end-of-life support across Fergus and Judith Basin Counties.
• Behavioral Health Psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, delivered in collaboration with primary care and therapists.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Comprehensive program enabling participants with cardiovascular disease to achieve optimal physical and psychological functioning through exercise training, lifestyle change education, and risk factor management.
• Laboratory and Blood Bank Clinical laboratory operating 24 hours a day, performing inpatient, outpatient, and referred sample testing for screening, diagnosis, and disease monitoring; now performs five previously outsourced tests on-site.
• Radiology and Imaging Advanced radiology and imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, supported by specialty physicians and high-tech radiology equipment.
• Orthopedics Orthopedic surgery and podiatry services including joint replacement, sports injury management, and foot and ankle surgery, with Dr. Trent Lott specializing in diabetic foot care and minimally invasive procedures.
• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology Comprehensive rehabilitation services including PT, OT, and speech therapy for inpatient and outpatient recovery, sports injury, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• TeleHealth Remote healthcare delivery and telemedicine services connecting patients with specialty physicians and care providers without requiring in-person travel.
• Occupational Health Occupational health services for employers including drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physicals, workers' compensation care, CDL physicals, pulmonary function testing, ergonomic assessments, and workplace wellness programs.
• Sleep Study Diagnostic sleep study services for the evaluation and diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Diabetes Education Diabetes care and education program certified by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, covering self-management education, technology facilitation, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Swing Bed Program Post-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitation care program supporting patients who need additional recovery time following hospitalization before returning home.
• PatientConnect Patient Portal Patient portal enabling electronic access to medical records, lab results, radiology reports, medication lists, immunization records, appointment scheduling, secure messaging with providers, and prescription renewals via web and mobile apps on iOS and Android.
• CMMC Fitness Center Medically monitored health and wellness center offering cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, circuit training, one-on-one fitness training, and general community membership with Cybex weight stations, treadmills, and specialized exercise equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 165,000 miles of patient travel saved annually for cancer care through local treatment options
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Billings Clinic: Montana's largest health system and physician group, serving as a regional referral hub. Billings Clinic provides visiting specialists to CMMC and also operates Montana's PatientConnect patient portal that CMMC uses, making it a key operational partner as well as a peer.
• St. Vincent Healthcare: Regional acute care hospital in Billings, Montana, part of a larger multi-state system. Serves as a referral destination for complex cases originating from CMMC's catchment area.
• Benefis Health System: Large regional health system based in Great Falls, Montana, providing tertiary services that complement critical access hospitals across the state. Several CMMC leaders previously worked at Benefis East (formerly Montana Deaconess), and Benefis physicians provide visiting specialty services to CMMC.

Direct peers

• Sidney Health Center: Critical access hospital in Sidney, Montana, serving a small eastern Montana community. Operates a similar portfolio of inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and clinic services for a frontier population.
• Glendive Medical Center: Critical access hospital in Glendive, Montana, providing comparable frontier services including emergency, acute care, long-term care, and clinic services to a small rural population.
• Barrett Hospital & HealthCare: Critical access hospital in Dillon, Montana. Comparable in scale and service mix to CMMC, providing frontier healthcare in a similar geographic and demographic setting.
• Pioneer Medical Center: Small Montana critical access hospital in Big Timber. CMMC's current CEO previously served as CEO here, and the facility represents a near-identical operating model serving a small rural Montana community.
• Holy Rosary Healthcare: Critical access hospital in Miles City, Montana, also a recipient of major Helmsley Charitable Trust funding (~$6M for cancer care). Comparable frontier service profile and capital campaign dynamics to CMMC's cancer center project.
• St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center: Critical access hospital in Ketchum, Idaho, with a similar rural service profile to CMMC. CMMC's current CEO Cody Langbehn previously served as CEO/Administrator here, indicating comparable scale, operating model, and strategic challenges.

Regional players

• Community Medical Center: Regional hospital in Missoula, Montana, providing a broader service portfolio than critical access hospitals like CMMC. Represents the next tier of care that frontier Montana patients access when CMMC's capabilities are exceeded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cmmccares
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-montana-medical-facilities-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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