Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Center, Inc. DBA Southwest Montana Community Health Center
Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Center, Inc. DBA Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Montana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Butte, Dillon, and Anaconda. In 2025 it served 12,100 patients, down 4.7% from 12,693 in 2024. 15.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 19.4% across Montana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
12,100Patients served, 2025
15.8%of patients uninsured
26.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,988Total accrued cost per patient
$533Cost per visit
Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Center, Inc. DBA Southwest Montana Community Health Center compared with Montana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Center, Inc. DBA Southwest Montana Community Health Center | Montana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.4% | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 24.1% | 21.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 68.4% | 68.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.8% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 26.0% | 27.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.5% | 19.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.8% | 33.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,988 | $2,160 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $533 | $532 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.8% | 45.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 56.8% | 45.8% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.9% | 53.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.4% | 63.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 12.4% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.0% | 74.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 84.2% | 82.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 36.7% | 15.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 78.3% | 79.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.3% | 72.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,109 |
| Dental | 2,738 |
| Mental health | 1,051 |
| Total clinic visits | 45,137 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,100 | $1,988 | 15.8% | 26.0% |
| 2024 | 12,693 | $1,790 | 15.8% | 27.9% |
| 2023 | 12,243 | $1,837 | 15.7% | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 13,127 | $1,653 | 15.6% | 33.1% |
| 2021 | 14,436 | $1,434 | 16.6% | 31.8% |
| 2020 | 13,737 | – | 18.8% | 31.1% |
| 2019 | 13,033 | – | 17.1% | 36.0% |
| 2018 | 12,804 | – | 16.5% | 38.2% |
| 2017 | 13,070 | – | 16.9% | 37.7% |
| 2016 | 12,748 | – | 17.7% | 35.5% |
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