Portneuf Medical Center is the regional referral center for southeastern Idaho, based in Pocatello. It is the only hospital in the immediate area and serves a catchment of roughly 300,000 people across the region, drawing referrals from about 14 critical access hospitals in surrounding communities. The current hospital opened in spring 2011 and is known locally for a clean, well-maintained campus and a cardiology program that handles complex cardiac work beyond what its size would suggest.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Short-term acute care hospital |
| Ownership | Proprietary, corporation (Ardent Health Services) |
| Licensed beds | 205 |
| Staffed beds | 142 |
| Employees | 1,148 |
| Average age of facility | About 6 years (current building opened 2011) |
| Medical school affiliate | Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Accreditation | The Joint Commission |
| Location | 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201 |
Portneuf operates a broad set of service lines for a community of its size, anchored by a strong cardiovascular program with open-heart surgical support. The cardiology service benefits from the hospital's overall acuity and trauma volume.
Portneuf holds a strong position in its regional market and operates as the dominant referral hub for the area.
| Payor | Share of Net Patient Revenue |
|---|---|
| Medicare | 12.6% |
| Medicaid | 14.9% |
| Private, self-pay, and other | 72.5% |
