Decatur County Hospital

What Decatur County Hospital does

Decatur County Hospital is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital located in Leon, Iowa, serving Decatur County and the surrounding Iowa/Missouri border region since 1932. Operated by CEO Mike Johnston and governed by a Board of Trustees, the hospital runs 17+ outpatient specialty clinics staffed by visiting specialists from partner institutions including Mission Cancer + Blood and Iowa Heart Center. Core clinical capabilities include inpatient acute care, 24/7 emergency services, surgical services, infusion therapy, rehabilitation, laboratory, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics, anchored by advanced imaging including a 128-slice CT scanner, GE NM 830 nuclear medicine, and an in-house GE Signa 1.5T MRI.

Name

Decatur County Hospital

Legal name

Decatur County Hospital

Website

https://decaturcountyhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Decatur County Hospital is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital in Leon, Iowa, serving rural Decatur County and the Iowa/Missouri border region since 1932 with inpatient care, 17+ outpatient specialty clinics, advanced imaging, and infusion services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Operated Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-Hours & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFADAH)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Outpatient specialty clinics
• Emergency medical services
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Rural healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leon

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including inpatient acute care, outpatient specialty clinics, emergency services, surgery, radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, and infusion therapy. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient payments.
2. Specialty Clinic Visits: Revenue from 17+ outpatient specialty clinics including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, oncology, orthopedics, pulmonology, neurology, rheumatology, urology, and more. Specialists see patients on scheduled visiting days each month.
3. Grant Funding: Grant funding from USDA Community Facilities Grant Program supporting Community Paramedicine program and other community health initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Decatur County Hospital is a not-for-profit critical access hospital that delivers inpatient acute care, 24/7 emergency medicine (with ACC Chest Pain Center accreditation), general and surgical services, and a broad outpatient specialty-clinic network of more than 17 visiting specialists. It also operates advanced diagnostic imaging (128-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine), rehabilitation, infusion therapy, community paramedicine, school-based athletic training, and a non-emergency medical transportation program.

Product overview

Decatur County Hospital is a not-for-profit critical access hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services through a hub-and-spoke model centered on its main hospital in Leon, Iowa. The core offering consists of 17 outpatient specialty clinics (Bone Health, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, General/Vascular Surgery, Hand to Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Interventional Pain Services, Neurology, Oncology/Hematology, Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Spine/Neck Clinic, Urology, Weight Management, and Pediatrics) supported by inpatient acute care, emergency services with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, surgical services, rehabilitation, infusion therapy, radiology/imaging (128-slice CT, nuclear medicine, in-house MRI), laboratory, cardiopulmonary testing, and sleep studies. Specialized services unique for a rural hospital include direct anterior hip replacement, gynecologic oncology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and Alzheimer's infusion therapy (LEQEMBI). Access is enhanced through a community paramedicine program, free transportation via courtesy van, and a digital patient intake system (Phreesia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Department with ACC Chest Pain Center accreditation Round-the-clock emergency evaluation, stabilization, and treatment for residents of Decatur County and surrounding areas; accredited as an ACC Chest Pain Center.
• Inpatient Acute Care Short-stay inpatient admission and treatment for acute medical conditions for adult and pediatric patients in a critical access setting.
• Outpatient Specialty Clinics More than 17 visiting-specialty clinics delivering cardiology, orthopedics, and other subspecialty consultations locally so rural patients do not need to travel to a tertiary center.
• Surgical Services General surgical procedures performed at the Leon, Iowa campus for inpatients and same-day outpatients.
• Diagnostic Imaging 128-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine imaging performed locally for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient referrals.
• Infusion Therapy Outpatient and inpatient infusion of medications and biologics delivered locally by hospital clinical staff.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, and/or speech rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.
• Community Paramedicine Program EMS-based program that helps patients navigate healthcare, follow up after discharge, and access community resources, reducing avoidable ED visits and readmissions.
• School-Based Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Certified athletic trainers placed in local schools to provide injury prevention, evaluation, and sideline coverage for student athletes.
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Hospital-provided transport for patients who need to attend medical appointments but lack other transportation options.
• Healthscreen Wellness Labs Low-cost self-pay laboratory panels marketed to community members for routine preventive screening.
• CARESCAN Community Health Screenings Self-service biometric screening kiosks placed in community locations to capture basic health metrics for residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Critical Access Hospital in Iowa to achieve ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goldfinch HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Iowa City-based company dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes, improving surgery experience for patients, and reducing opioid use. Partnership includes Billion Pill Pledge program and Goldfinch Nurse Navigator services. DCH surgical patients (total joint replacements, general/vascular surgery) receive free access to nurse navigators, customized mobile app, and 'Prepared for Surgery' care packages. The program aims to reduce leftover opioids after surgery by 1 billion pills annually.
• Iowa Attorney General's OfficeminorOthers · 1 October 2022Partnership in Billion Pill Pledge initiative launched by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to prevent opioid addiction. DCH is one of Iowa hospitals participating in this statewide initiative using opioid settlement funds.
• Mission Cancer + BloodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to serve patients in the community suffering from cancer or blood disorders. Dr. Zeeshan Jawa, MD, board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist, visits DCH Outpatient Clinic 4 days each month to provide expert personalized care for cancer patients. Dr. Jawa partners with on-site chemotherapy and infusion teams for high-quality cancer care close to home.
• MercyOneminorOthersReferral and collaboration relationship for specialized children's hospital services (MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines) and additional specialty services when patients require care beyond DCH capabilities.
• Iowa Heart CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joel From with the Iowa Heart Center visits DCH Outpatient Clinic each month for clinical cardiology services including consultations, cardiac and vascular testing, and follow-up visits. Additionally, Sandy Hall, ARNP provides telehealth cardiology appointments.
• Decatur County Public HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Decatur County Healthcare Courtesy Van transportation service. Van provides free rides to Decatur County residents for appointments at DCH, Infinity Health (Leon and Lamoni), Decatur County Public Health, and dental facilities.
• Infinity HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Decatur County Healthcare Courtesy Van transportation service. Van provides free rides for appointments at Infinity Health (Leon and Lamoni locations) as well as DCH and other healthcare facilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MercyOne: Largest non-Urban health system serving Iowa with broad inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Directly comparable as a referral partner and regional incumbent whose footprint and specialty depth DCH competes with for patients in southern Iowa.
• UnityPoint Health: Major Iowa-headquartered non-profit health system operating hospitals, clinics, and home care across the state. Comparable as a regional incumbent whose rural and critical-access hospitals compete with DCH for patients and visiting specialists.

Direct peers

• Iowa Heart Center: Iowa-based cardiology specialty practice that provides visiting cardiology services to DCH. Comparable as a partner in DCH's cardiology clinic and a direct peer for outpatient cardiology delivery in rural Iowa.
• Mission Cancer + Blood: Oncology/hematology specialty provider that supplies board-certified specialists to DCH four days per month. Comparable as a partner and direct peer for community-based oncology service delivery in rural Iowa.
• Boone County Hospital: Iowa-based critical access hospital providing similar rural inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Closest direct peer to DCH in terms of critical access designation, service mix, and community-hospital model.
• Ringgold County Hospital: Iowa-based critical access hospital in Mount Ayr serving a rural county similar in size and demographics to Decatur County. Direct peer for rural critical access operations, specialty clinic strategy, and visiting-specialist model.
• Clarke County Hospital: Iowa-based critical access hospital in Osceola providing comparable rural inpatient, specialty, and emergency services. Direct peer for rural healthcare delivery in southern Iowa border regions.

Emerging players

• Goldfinch Health: Iowa City-based surgical outcomes company offering nurse navigator and opioid-minimization programs. Comparable as a partner to DCH and emerging player in value-based surgical care models relevant to rural hospitals.

Regional players

• Avera Health: Large non-profit regional health system serving rural and small-city communities across South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Comparable as a regional operator of critical access hospitals with similar rural specialty and visiting-specialist strategies in adjacent geographies.
• Sanford Health: Major non-profit rural and midwestern health system headquartered in the Dakotas with significant critical access and community hospital footprint. Comparable as a regional player operating rural hospitals and specialty outreach in geographies neighboring Iowa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dch_iowa
• Facebookfacebook.com/DecaturCountyHospitalIowa
• Instagraminstagram.com/decaturcountyhospitaliowa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/decatur-county-hospital

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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