What Phillips County Hospital does

Phillips County Health Systems (PCHS) operates Phillips County Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Phillipsburg, Kansas, founded in 1953 as a tax-supported, non-profit community institution. PCHS delivers integrated rural healthcare through a 24/7 Emergency Department, inpatient and swing bed services, a primary care medical clinic, walk-in and Access Care urgent care clinics, telehealth, and rotating outpatient specialty clinics staffed by visiting specialists from Hays Medical Center, Platte Valley Medical Group, and Nebraska Heart Institute. The organization also runs a nationally recognized Senior Life Solutions intensive outpatient mental health program for seniors (65+) in partnership with Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), and a full rehabilitation department featuring one of only three HydroWorx EVO aquatic therapy systems in the country.

PCHS monetizes through standard fee-for-service patient care billed to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay patients, supplemented by a sliding fee schedule for income-eligible residents, congressionally designated federal grants, and managed-services revenue from the PMC behavioral health partnership. Notable clinical technology includes 3D mammography (upgraded from 2D in 2022, driving a 77.6% cumulative program growth since 2018), Vapotherm high-velocity nasal insufflation respiratory therapy, and the HydroWorx EVO underwater treadmill system. Patient engagement is supported through a Cerner Health patient portal, and operations are coordinated with group purchasing through Vizient and prime distribution via Medline Industries.

PCHS pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market strategy serving the residents of Phillips County and surrounding rural communities, with no formal sales force — patients self-present, are referred by local providers, or reach the system through VA Community Care and telehealth channels. The hospital achieved the 2023 Chartis Performance Leadership Award in Quality, maintains the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the area, and has positioned its Senior Life Solutions program as a multi-year national finalist for PMC Program of the Year, including the 2022 Therapist of the Year recognition.

Name

Phillips County Hospital

Legal name

Phillips County Health Systems

Website

https://phillipshospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Phillips County Health Systems operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and integrated medical clinic in Phillipsburg, Kansas, delivering emergency, inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, telehealth, and specialty care to rural Phillips County residents, supplemented by a nationally recognized senior mental health program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Primary Care in Behavioral Health Settings (HLAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Critical Access Hospital
• Rural Healthcare Services
• Emergency Medical Services
• Outpatient Specialty Clinics
• Swing Bed Care

Headquarters

HQ city

Phillipsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services (Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency): PCHS generates revenue through direct patient care services including emergency department visits, inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinic visits, diagnostic services (laboratory, radiology, mammography), surgical procedures, swing bed/transitional care, and rehabilitation services. Revenue is received from private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Swing Bed / Transitional Care Program: Medicare-reimbursed post-acute and skilled nursing care services allowing patients to continue recovery locally after hospitalization rather than being transferred to distant facilities.
3. Grant and Federal Funding: PCHS actively pursues grants and congressionally designated federal funding. Senator Jerry Moran secured $675,000 through the Congressionally Designated Spending program for infrastructure upgrades (OR air handling system, operating room table, C-Arm imaging, bariatric beds, and clinic expansion).
4. Sliding Fee Schedule / Discounted Care: Tax-supported non-profit hospital offering sliding fee schedules based on family size and income for patients unable to pay full cost of services.
5. Senior Life Solutions Program: Intensive outpatient mental health group therapy program for seniors (65+) experiencing depression/anxiety related to aging. Managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) in partnership with PCHS. Services covered by Medicare and other insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Phillips County Health Systems (PCHS) operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Medical Clinic in Phillipsburg, Kansas, delivering 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, surgical, swing bed/transitional care, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, respiratory therapy, pain management, and visiting specialty clinic services to rural Phillips County residents. The system also provides telehealth and the Senior Life Solutions intensive outpatient mental health program for seniors through a partnership with Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Department Services
• Inpatient Hospital Care and Swing Bed / Transitional Care
• Medical Clinic (Primary Care)
• Access Care Urgent Care Clinic
• Quick Care / Walk-In Clinic
• Outpatient Specialty Clinics
• Rehabilitation Department Services
• Senior Life Solutions Program
• Telehealth Services
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory Services
• Surgical Services
• Respiratory Therapy
• Pain Management
• Chronic Care Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 77.6% overall growth in mammography program since bringing services in-house in 2018, with 35% growth in the first year after 3D technology upgrade
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and secondary.

• Hays Medical Center (HaysMed)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HaysMed-affiliated specialists provide care at PCHS Outpatient Specialty Clinic. Dr. Wally Curry (board-certified urologist, American Board of Urology) sees patients on the fourth Thursday of each month. Dr. Curtis provides cardiology services at the specialty clinic. This partnership brings specialty care to the rural community without patient travel.
• SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Co-sponsor of the 'Let's Talk About It' Suicide Awareness community event alongside PCHS, USD #325, High Plains Mental Health, and other community organizations.
• High Plains Mental HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Co-sponsor of community mental health awareness events including the suicide awareness program. Provides complementary mental health services to the Phillips County community.
• Platte Valley Medical GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dr. Lanspa and Dr. Prothro from Platte Valley provide cardiology specialty services at PCHS Outpatient Specialty Clinic, offering local access to heart care diagnostics and treatment.
• Nebraska Heart InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dr. Efstratiou from Nebraska Heart Institute provides cardiology specialty services at PCHS, expanding the range of cardiac care available locally and providing a second opinion option for patients.
• University of Kansas Medical CentersecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020PCHS maintained a relationship with the University of Kansas Medical Center for COVID-19 planning, supply chain access, and clinical collaboration during the pandemic.
• Vizient (Group Purchasing Organization)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Vizient serves as PCHS's group purchasing organization, helping secure PPE, medical supplies, and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
• Medline IndustriessecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Medline is PCHS's prime distributor for medical supplies and PPE. During COVID-19 surges, Medline helped PCHS obtain critical supplies though national supply chain shortages affected availability.
• Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMC manages the Senior Life Solutions intensive outpatient mental health program at PCHS. PMC partners with more than 100 facilities nationwide to provide behavioral healthcare management services. The partnership has produced national recognition — PCHS staff received Therapist of the Year (2022) and the program was named Program of the Year finalist for three consecutive years.
• Cerner HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationCerner Health provides the patient portal platform enabling patients to securely access their health records, communicate with providers, and manage appointments online.
• Phillips County Health DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Health Department works with PCHS to help women access the 'Free to Know' free mammogram program for uninsured individuals, ensuring preventive care access for underserved community members.
• Phillips County Wellness CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHS Financial Controller Patrick Patterson serves as a board member for the Phillips County Wellness Center, linking PCHS to community wellness initiatives.
• HydroWorxsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHydroWorx manufactures the EVO aquatic therapy system used at PCHS. PCHS was among the first facilities in the country to receive this new model of aquatic therapy equipment, which includes an underwater treadmill, resistance jets, massage jets, and variable depth pool.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smith County Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in north-central Kansas providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Operates under the same Kansas CAH regulatory framework as PCHS.
• Sheridan County Health Complex: Critical Access Hospital in Hoxie, Kansas providing comparable rural acute care, primary care, and outpatient services. Closely mirrors PCHS in scale, service scope, and rural northwest Kansas operating context.
• Citizens Medical Center (Colby, KS): Critical Access Hospital in northwest Kansas serving a rural, agriculture-dependent population with comparable service lines including emergency, inpatient, swing bed, and visiting specialty clinics. Closest like-for-like operating model to PCHS.
• Republic County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Belleville, north-central Kansas, providing comparable rural acute care, primary care, and outpatient specialty services. Similar bed count, service mix, and demographic catchment as PCHS.
• Goodland Regional Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in far northwest Kansas offering emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services to a rural county. Comparable CAH designation, payer mix, and geographic isolation to PCHS.
• Decatur Health Systems: Rural Kansas CAH operating a hospital and medical clinic with similar swing bed, emergency, and outpatient services. Directly comparable in scale, service scope, and rural Kansas operating environment.
• Rawlins County Health Center: Critical Access Hospital in Atwood, Kansas offering emergency, inpatient, clinic, and outpatient services to a small rural county. Operates under identical Kansas CAH regulatory and reimbursement framework.
• Graham County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Hill City, Kansas offering similar rural acute care, clinic, swing bed, and visiting specialty services. Same CAH designation and small-county demographic profile as PCHS.

Broad incumbents

• University of Kansas Health System: Major academic health system in Kansas City that supports PCHS through clinical collaboration, supply chain relationships, and referral pathways. Represents the broader Kansas health system landscape PCHS operates within.
• Hays Medical Center (HaysMed): Regional referral health system in Hays, Kansas that supplies visiting specialists (urology, cardiology) to PCHS. Larger, full-service acute care hospital serving as the regional hub for north-central Kansas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/phillipshospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phillips-county-health-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/phillipscountyhealthsystems

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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