Health West, Inc.
Health West, Inc. 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 Pocatello, Aberdeen, American Falls, Brigham City, and Downey. In 2025 it served 25,218 patients, down 8.5% from 27,564 in 2024. 22.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.4% across Idaho health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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25,218Patients served, 2025
22.3%of patients uninsured
24.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,734Total accrued cost per patient
Health West, Inc. compared with Idaho and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Health West, Inc. | Idaho health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.5% | 20.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.9% | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 84.5% | 83.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.3% | 20.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.8% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 17.0% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 35.8% | 31.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,734 | $2,029 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 47.8% | 54.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.3% | 50.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 53.1% | 55.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.1% | 70.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.7% | 77.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.3% | 26.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.5% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.2% | 78.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 22,717 |
| Dental | 2,767 |
| Mental health | 2,219 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25,218 | $1,734 | 22.3% | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 27,564 | $1,726 | 24.8% | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 29,604 | $1,762 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 16,728 | $1,836 | 12.1% | 33.2% |
| 2021 | 16,429 | $1,509 | 15.3% | 30.1% |
| 2020 | 15,476 | – | 19.1% | 31.8% |
| 2019 | 15,667 | – | 30.5% | 15.8% |
| 2018 | 16,014 | – | 31.8% | 16.5% |
| 2017 | 15,499 | – | 30.6% | 19.2% |
| 2016 | 15,183 | – | 30.6% | 19.0% |
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