What Clark Fork Valley Hospital does

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Plains, Montana, serving Sanders County and the surrounding rural area. Its core operations consist of a 16-bed Critical Access Hospital and a co-managed 28-bed long-term care facility, supplemented by a Family Medicine Network of three primary care clinics located in Plains, Thompson Falls, and Hot Springs. The organization employs more than 200 full-time and part-time staff and is led by President & CEO Gregory Hanson and CFO Carla Neiman. Its core technology stack is built on the EPIC Electronic Medical Records system, with the MyChart patient portal (wamt.myonlinechart.org) handling patient access, appointment scheduling, and online bill pay; the ClearBalance platform is used for zero-interest patient financing, and Big Sky Care Connect supports statewide health information exchange.

CFVH generates revenue primarily through healthcare service delivery across acute inpatient care, 24/7 emergency medicine, long-term care, primary care, walk-in care, diagnostic imaging (including 3D mammography), laboratory, cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, neurology, nephrology, podiatry, mental and behavioral health, rehabilitation, visiting nurse, hospice, and surgical services. It operates under the federal Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic designations, which provide cost-based Medicare reimbursement and other regulatory advantages specific to rural providers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; instead, the organization relies on standard insurance billing supplemented by financial assistance programs. Go-to-market is community-led: patient acquisition occurs through local referrals, walk-in care, and emergency services across its four physical locations, with additional reach through telehealth, community events (blood drives, wellness programs, the Barry Fowler Memorial Golf Classic), and a multi-channel e-newsletter suite (CFVH Health Connection, Keeping Well, This Week in Health, Pregnancy). Philanthropic support is channeled through the CFVH Foundation, a tax-exempt sole-support foundation reorganized in 2006 that has executed a $1.5 million capital campaign.

Name

Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Legal name

Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Website

https://cfvh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a not-for-profit, 16-bed Critical Access Hospital in Plains, Montana, founded in 1971, serving Sanders County residents through its main hospital, a 28-bed long-term care facility, and three family medicine clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Primary care clinics
• Emergency medical services
• Long-term care

Headquarters

HQ city

Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from acute inpatient care, emergency medicine, long-term care, primary care, specialty services, imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Operates as a Critical Access Hospital with Rural Health Clinic designation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a 16-bed critical access hospital in Plains, Montana that operates a 28-bed long-term care facility and a Family Medicine Network of three rural health clinics in Plains, Thompson Falls, and Hot Springs. It delivers acute inpatient care, 24/7 emergency medicine, primary care, walk-in care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, rehabilitation, mental/behavioral health, hospice, and visiting nurse services to Sanders County residents and surrounding communities.

Product overview

Clark Fork Valley Hospital and Family Medicine Network is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization providing a comprehensive range of medical services through a multi-site, multi-service architecture. The core offering consists of a 16-bed critical access hospital in Plains, Montana (established 1971) with an integrated 28-bed long-term care facility, supported by three family medicine clinics (Thompson Falls, Plains, and Hot Springs) operated as a Rural Health Clinic network. The hospital delivers acute inpatient care, emergency medicine, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, cardiology, rehabilitation, mental health, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and specialty services including neurology, nephrology, podiatry, hospice, and visiting nurse services. Patient-facing digital services include MyChart online portal for medical records and bill pay, with additional services for telehealth, walk-in care, and health education through the CFVH Foundation and Health Library. The organization employs over 200 staff and serves Sanders County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family Medicine Network: Three family medicine clinic locations (Thompson Falls, Plains, and Hot Springs) providing primary care, walk-in care, and rehabilitation services to Sanders County residents.

Products and services

• Clark Fork Valley Hospital (Main Hospital) A 16-bed critical access hospital in Plains, Montana, serving Sanders County since 1971 and providing acute inpatient care, emergency medicine, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services.
• Long-Term Care Facility A 28-bed long-term care facility managed by Clark Fork Valley Hospital, providing extended residential care services for residents requiring ongoing care.
• Family Medicine Network A network of three family medicine clinics (Plains, Thompson Falls, Hot Springs) operating as a Rural Health Clinic within the Critical Access Hospital system, providing primary care, walk-in care, and rehabilitation services across Sanders County.
• Emergency Medicine 24/7 emergency medical services at the main hospital campus in Plains, Montana, handling acute and life-threatening conditions for Sanders County residents.
• Walk-In Care Walk-in medical care at Plains Family Medicine for urgent but non-emergency medical needs, available Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM – 3 PM.
• Telehealth Services Virtual healthcare visits enabling patients to receive medical consultations remotely through video for those unable to visit a CFVH facility in person.
• Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging services at the main hospital campus, including 3D mammography exams for early breast cancer detection.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing and diagnostics available at the main hospital campus for patients and provider referrals.
• Cardiology and Cardiopulmonary Services Heart and cardiovascular care including diagnostic and treatment services, plus cardiopulmonary support for patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions.
• Surgical Services General surgical procedures performed at the main hospital campus, supporting both inpatient and outpatient surgical needs.
• Orthopedic Services Bone, joint, and muscle care including surgical and non-surgical treatments for orthopedic conditions.
• OB/GYN Services Obstetrics and gynecological care including prenatal, delivery, and women's health services for Sanders County patients.
• Neurology Services Neurological care for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system, provided as a specialty outreach service.
• Mental and Behavioral Health Services Mental health assessment, counseling, and behavioral health services integrated with primary care.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical and occupational therapy services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation at multiple locations across Sanders County.
• Hospice Services End-of-life care providing comfort and support for patients and families facing terminal illness.
• Visiting Nurse Services Personalized home healthcare services for homebound patients, extending quality care beyond hospital settings into the patient's home.
• CFVH Foundation Tax-exempt nonprofit organization supporting Clark Fork Valley Hospital through philanthropic donations, equipment purchases, program support, and capital improvements via a $1.5 million capital campaign.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2024CFVH participates in Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline programs, demonstrating commitment to following American Heart Association/American Stroke Association treatment guidelines for stroke care quality improvement.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Red Cross conducts regular blood drives at CFVH Training Center, Building #2 on the main hospital campus, providing opportunity for community blood donations.
• Sanders County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on community health initiatives including Vial of Life program distribution and public health education efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barrett Hospital & Healthcare: Critical Access Hospital in Dillon, Montana. Similar in scale and CAH designation to CFVH, with a comparable rural integrated delivery model across acute, primary, and long-term care.
• Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Hamilton, Montana serving Ravalli County. Comparable to CFVH as a rural Montana CAH with an integrated clinic network and similar specialty outreach model.
• Providence St. Joseph Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Polson, Montana serving Lake County. Comparable to CFVH as a similarly sized CAH with primary care clinics and the same rural-Montana referral dynamics into Missoula/Kalispell.
• St. Luke Community Healthcare: Critical Access Hospital in Ronan, Montana on the Flathead Reservation. Comparable to CFVH as a rural Montana CAH providing integrated acute care, primary care clinics, and long-term care to a small geographic catchment.
• Cabinet Peaks Medical Center: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Libby, Montana serving a similar rural Lincoln County catchment. Closest comparable to CFVH in scale, CAH designation, service mix (acute, LTC, primary care), and Montana rural market dynamics.
• Livingston HealthCare: Critical Access Hospital in Livingston, Montana serving Park County. Comparable to CFVH in CAH status, rural integrated delivery, and dependence on visiting-specialist outreach for higher-acuity services.
• Mountain View Medical Center: Small Critical Access Hospital in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Comparable to CFVH as a tiny rural Montana CAH operating with a similar limited bed count and integrated primary care model.
• Granite County Medical Center: Small Critical Access Hospital in Philipsburg, Montana. Comparable to CFVH as a very small rural CAH providing integrated acute, clinic, and long-term care services in an underserved Montana county.

Broad incumbents

• Logan Health (formerly Kalispell Regional Healthcare): Large regional health system serving northwest Montana with the major tertiary referral hospital in Kalispell. Acts as the regional referral sink for CFVH's higher-acuity cases, making it a structural counterparty rather than direct competitor.
• Providence Montana (Missoula): Providence St. Patrick Hospital is the major tertiary referral center in Missoula that receives complex cases from CFVH and other Sanders County patients. Comparable as the broader incumbent health system shaping CFVH's referral environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Clark-Fork-Valley-Hospital-120105094673203

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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