And by letting experts manage the business side of their practices, IHC physicians have more time to focus on their patients. IHC Physician Group doctors practice at neighborhood IHC Health Centers , in IHC hospitals , or in individual offices. These physicians also meet the stringent certification requirements of IHC-employed physicians. They may have privileges at IHC hospitals or contract with IHC Health Plans . Hospitals IHC owns or operates 22 hospitals in Utah and Idaho.
IHC hospitals offer some of the lowest charges in health care.
Studies show average Medicare patient charges nationwide are 30 percent higher than similar charges at IHC hospitals. IHC s overall charges are also less than the region average. Half of IHC s hospitals are rural medical centers. IHC s air transport system, IHC Life Flight , transports patients from rural areas to trauma centers in Salt Lake City LDS Hospital and Primary Children s Medical Center . IHC facilities provide care to all those with a medical need, regardless of their ability to pay.