Benewah Medical Center
Benewah Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Idaho and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Plummer, Desmet, and Worley. In 2025 it served 8,881 patients, up 4.1% from 8,529 in 2024. 22.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.4% across Idaho health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,881Patients served, 2025
22.4%of patients uninsured
21.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$6,622Total accrued cost per patient
Benewah Medical Center compared with Idaho and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Benewah Medical Center | Idaho health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.0% | 20.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.2% | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 87.0% | 83.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.4% | 20.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 21.0% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 17.7% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 38.8% | 31.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $6,622 | $2,029 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.6% | 54.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.2% | 50.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.3% | 55.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.3% | 70.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.1% | 20.6% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 65.8% | 77.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.6% | 26.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.2% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 69.6% | 78.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,858 |
| Dental | 4,601 |
| Mental health | 1,350 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,881 | $6,622 | 22.4% | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 8,529 | $5,080 | 23.8% | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 8,068 | $5,179 | 31.0% | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 7,955 | $4,782 | 27.9% | 29.8% |
| 2021 | 7,793 | $4,530 | 30.1% | 28.7% |
| 2020 | 7,068 | – | 34.6% | 26.5% |
| 2019 | 7,326 | – | 25.6% | 21.1% |
| 2018 | 6,885 | – | 27.2% | 20.9% |
| 2017 | 6,459 | – | 26.1% | 22.9% |
| 2016 | 6,201 | – | 25.0% | 22.9% |
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