Health West Inc

Health West is a Community Health Center that continues to improve access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary mental and health care services regardless of ability to pay.  All insurances including Medicaid and Medicare are accepted at Health West and even the uninsured pay a nominal rate based on income and size of family.  Community Health Centers are also on the front line of helping Idaho residents become educated in new health insurance options available on the Idaho Health Exchange.

“What really makes us different is our commitment to patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay,” continued Mahoney. “Our growth is evidence to the vital need of affordable health care in South East Idaho for those who need it most.  We’re delighted to be adding our eighth

Since 1976, Health West has provided primary health care services in Bannock, Bingham, and Power Counties.  With eight locations throughout Southeast Idaho, Health West served approximately 17,000 patients in 2013 with about 50,000 patient visits.  “Health West is proud to serve people in Pocatello, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, American Falls, Lava Hot Springs, McCammon and Downey, who in the past may have had little or no access to medical or behavioral health care,” according to Mahoney.  Health West services include  primary care, physicals, mental health services, dental, and urgent care for fevers, cuts, broken bones, and other minor issues.  They also specialize in immunizations, flu shots, prenatal, preventative care and more.

 

 

Like other medical providers, Health West can bill Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance for the cost of care. Health West also has a sliding fee schedule for uninsured persons or insured patients with high deductibles, with the fee based upon income and family size. The minimum charge is $20 due at the time of visit; but if that presents a hardship, patients are allowed to make payments. The Medicare annual deductible is waived for patients at Health West so Medicare begins paying with the first visit of each year. Health West also has contracts with local pharmacies for reduced prescription costs.

Health West offers health and behavioral care services in Pocatello, Aberdeen, American Falls, Downey, Lava Hot Springs and McCammon.  For more information, please visit www.healthwestinc.org, or call 208-238-2000.