Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association

What Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association does

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association (DMHA) operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with an integrated Rural Health Clinic in Ekalaka, Montana, serving Carter County and surrounding southeast Montana communities. Founded in 1941 with a new state-of-the-art facility opened on November 10, 2021, DMHA delivers a comprehensive suite of clinical services including a 24/7 Emergency Department, diagnostic imaging (X-ray and CT), in-house laboratory, inpatient acute care, swing bed rehabilitation, long-term care, adult day care, physical therapy, a community pharmacy, and a Limited Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service. The organization is the only hospital serving approximately 3,350 square miles of frontier region—classified by HHS as six or fewer residents per square mile—with a primary catchment of roughly 1,160 residents and a broader five-county service area that explicitly includes Carter and Fallon counties. DMHA is governed by a community Board of Directors chaired by Georgia Bruski, with CEO Darrell Messersmith and CMO Carla Dowdy leading clinical and operational leadership.

DMHA's technology stack is centered on three notable platforms: the MyCareCorner patient portal for electronic health record access, the RxLocal mobile application for prescription refills and pharmacy notifications, and a remote CT imaging service operated in partnership with RemoteRadTech using GE's nCommand Lite platform. The remote CT partnership enables certified technologists to operate DMHA's CT scanner in real-time from a remote Command Center, addressing persistent CT technologist recruitment challenges common in rural markets—DMHA is the first Montana Health Network hospital to implement this solution. The organization also upgraded its EMS system from Basic Life Support to Limited Advanced Life Support in January 2024, equipping paramedics to administer advanced medications and perform procedures otherwise unavailable in rural settings; a September 2024 inspection confirmed this is the most advanced rural EMS system in Montana.

DMHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation incorporated in Montana, with revenue generated primarily through fee-for-service payments from private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients across all clinical service lines. The organization benefits from Critical Access Hospital Medicare cost-based reimbursement, which supports financial sustainability for rural facilities. A Financial Assistance Policy, sliding fee schedules, and a published price transparency CSV file support access regardless of ability to pay. The go-to-market model is entirely direct-to-consumer, with no intermediaries or third-party distribution channels—all clinical services are delivered at the Ekalaka facility or via the EMS/ambulance field operations, and the organization was awarded a full three-year state license with no deficiencies in June 2025.

Name

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association

Legal name

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association

Website

https://dahlmemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Rural healthcare services
• Emergency medical services
• Long-term care facility
• Community pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ekalaka

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service payments from patient visits including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, laboratory testing, radiology imaging, physical therapy, pharmacy, and long-term care. Revenue received from private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Critical Access Hospital Reimbursement: Special Medicare reimbursement methodology for critical access hospitals, which provides cost-based reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient services, supporting financial sustainability for rural healthcare facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with an integrated Rural Health Clinic in Ekalaka, Montana, providing 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, laboratory and diagnostic imaging (X-Ray and CT), physical therapy, a community pharmacy, long-term care, swing bed rehabilitation, adult day care, and Limited Advanced Life Support ambulance services to the residents of Carter County and surrounding southeast Montana communities.

Product overview

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association (DMHA) operates a unified critical access hospital system centered on a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and Rural Health Clinic in Ekalaka, Montana. The facility, rebuilt and opened in 2021, provides an integrated suite of clinical services including 24/7 Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray and CT with RemoteRadTech remote technologist support), in-house Laboratory, Inpatient Acute Care, Swing Bed rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Adult Day Care, Physical Therapy, Community Pharmacy (with RxLocal app), and Limited ALS Ambulance Services. A Rural Health Clinic extends primary care to the surrounding five-county service area. These offerings function as an integrated hospital system where emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute services share facilities, staff, and patient records to deliver coordinated care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital A 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient and outpatient medical services, including 3 emergency bays, 25 private patient rooms, expanded Radiology and Laboratory Departments, and Physical Therapy services. Designed to serve rural Carter County and surrounding southeast Montana communities.
• 24/7 Emergency Department Round-the-clock emergency department staffed by experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners, equipped to respond promptly to emergencies at any time of day.
• Rural Health Clinic Rural Health Clinic integrated within the hospital, providing comprehensive family medicine for all ages—from newborns to seniors—including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, women's health, pediatric care, geriatric care, minor procedures, and physicals. Accepting new patients.
• Advanced Ambulance Services (Limited ALS) Limited Advanced Life Support ambulance service upgraded from BLS in January 2024, with paramedics administering advanced medications and performing life-saving procedures on-scene. Provides dedicated 911 ALS response Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM within Carter County.
• Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray and CT) State-of-the-art imaging technology including X-Ray and CT scanning. CT services are supported by RemoteRadTech's remote technologist platform using GE nCommand Lite, enabling certified technologists to operate the scanner in real-time from a remote Command Center.
• Laboratory Services In-house laboratory performing a wide range of tests to facilitate quick and reliable results for informed clinical decision-making.
• Physical Therapy Comprehensive physical therapy services across inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient settings, focused on reducing discomfort, enhancing strength and mobility, improving gait and balance, and increasing activity endurance for patients with orthopedic, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions.
• Dahl Memorial Community Pharmacy Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services operating Monday through Friday 10 AM–5 PM. Offers prescription refills and notifications via the RxLocal mobile app. Contact: 406-775-8896.
• Long-Term Care Facility Extended medical supervision and personalized assistance for individuals needing long-term care due to chronic illness, disability, or aging. Includes around-the-clock medical supervision, help with daily living activities, nutritious meals, social activities, and recreational programs.
• Swing Bed Program Flexible post-acute care program allowing patients to transition smoothly from acute care to rehabilitation and recovery within the hospital setting.
• Adult Day Care Supportive daytime environment for individuals who may not require 24/7 care but benefit from socialization and assistance during the day.
• Inpatient Acute Care Round-the-clock inpatient care and monitoring for patients with more intensive medical needs, provided in a comfortable and caring environment.
• Telehealth Specialty Consultations Remote specialty care consultations enabling residents to receive specialty services at Dahl Memorial via video visits, avoiding long-distance travel to other cities.
• EMT Training Course 12-week locally hosted Emergency Medical Technician training program led by Program Director Travis Doggett and Lead Instructor Rebekah Hopkins, preparing students for the National Registry EMT exam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full three-year license awarded by Montana DPHHS with no deficiencies (highest possible outcome)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RemoteRadTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationRemoteRadTech provides remote CT technologist services using GE's nCommand Lite platform, enabling certified CT technologists to remotely operate DMHA's CT scanner in real-time from a Command Center. DMHA's onsite technologists continue to support patients directly including registration, scheduling, positioning, IV insertion, and scan readiness. This partnership addresses ongoing gaps in CT coverage due to recruitment challenges and geographic limitations. DMHA is the first Montana Health Network hospital to implement this solution.
• Montana Office of Rural Health (MORH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMHA is conducting its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in partnership with MORH. The assessment ensures local healthcare services directly align with actual community needs. Randomly selected households receive surveys to provide feedback on local access, service awareness, and community wellness. Data collected by Social Data at Montana State University.
• Social Data at Montana State UniversityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerData collection partner for the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment. Collects survey responses to ensure privacy and proper analysis of community healthcare needs feedback.
• Miles City Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly graduated EMTs from DMHA's training program gain real-world experience through ride-along shifts with Miles City Fire Department as they prepare to take the National Registry EMT exam.
• Montana Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMHA is the first Montana Health Network hospital to implement RemoteRadTech's remote CT services, demonstrating leadership among Montana rural hospitals in addressing workforce and access challenges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glendive Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Glendive, MT, located in eastern Montana and operating a similar integrated rural health model with emergency, acute care, clinic, and ancillary services for a small frontier population.
• Holy Rosary Healthcare: Critical Access Hospital in Miles City, MT, approximately 100 miles from DMHA, serving a similarly rural eastern Montana population with comparable service lines including emergency, inpatient, long-term care, and outpatient services under a nonprofit mission.
• Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Glasgow, MT, serving rural northeastern Montana with comparable scope of services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care under a community-focused nonprofit model.
• Sidney Health Center: Critical Access Hospital in Sidney, MT, also in eastern Montana, offering a similar integrated suite of acute care, emergency, clinic, long-term care, and ambulance services to a comparable frontier-area population.
• Phillips County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Malta, MT, serving a sparsely populated north-central Montana county with comparable services to DMHA including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care.
• Barrett Hospital & HealthCare: Critical Access Hospital in Dillon, MT, providing a comparable suite of rural healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care under a nonprofit community-focused model.
• Beartooth Billings Clinic: Critical Access Hospital in Red Lodge, MT, affiliated with Billings Clinic, providing similar frontier-community services including emergency, primary care, and outpatient services to a small rural population.

Regional players

• Sheridan Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Sheridan, WY, providing similar integrated frontier healthcare services to a comparable rural population across the Montana-Wyoming border region.

Broad incumbents

• Billings Clinic: Large regional health system headquartered in Billings, MT, serving as a tertiary referral destination and parent affiliate for several Montana CAHs (including Beartooth Billings Clinic), positioning it as the broader incumbent for specialty care and referral relationships from DMHA's service area.
• St. Vincent Healthcare: Regional hospital in Billings, MT (now part of Intermountain Health), functioning as a tertiary referral hub for rural Montana hospitals including CAHs like DMHA, providing specialty and emergency services that frontier facilities cannot support locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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