An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System
San Luis Valley Health is a nonprofit, rural health system that has served the San Luis Valley since 1927. It is the primary source of specialty and acute care for a wide service area across southern Colorado and into northern New Mexico, and it operates as a vertically integrated system spanning two hospitals and a network of clinics. For a physician, this means a steady, dependent patient base and a system that serves as the regional hub for care.
System Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| System Type | Voluntary nonprofit health system |
| Integration | System III, vertical integration |
| Classification | Rural |
| Serving Since | 1927 |
| Hospitals | 2 (Regional Medical Center, Alamosa; Conejos County Hospital, La Jara) |
| Employees | 605 |
| Inpatient EHR | Meditech Expanse |
Facility Metrics
Figures below are drawn from Definitive Healthcare, the authoritative source for facility data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Licensed Beds | 66 |
| Staffed Beds | 66 |
| Annual ER Visits (Est) | 13,620 |
| Annual Discharges | 2,114 |
| Average Length of Stay | 2.81 days |
| Total Facility Square Footage | 258,399 |
| Average Age of Facility | 13.86 years |
Clinical Resources
- Level III Trauma Center, the only ICU in the San Luis Valley
- 2 operating rooms plus a dedicated endoscopy suite
- 16-slice CT scanner and 1.5 Tesla MRI on site
- 24-hour emergency services
- On-site radiology coverage 4 days per week, with remote reads otherwise
- Primary care network across Alamosa and the rural clinics, with integrated behavioral health
- Service lines including primary care, orthopedics, OB and nursery, oncology and infusion, cardiology, urology, general surgery, and wound care
Payor Mix
The system serves a predominantly public-payer population, consistent with its rural service area.
| Payor | Share of Net Patient Revenue |
|---|---|
| Private, Self-Pay, Other | 64.9% |
| Medicaid | 24.8% |
| Medicare | 10.3% |
Leadership
San Luis Valley Health is led by an experienced executive team and a board that includes physician members, reflecting an organization that values clinical input at the governance level.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Konnie Martin |
| Chief Medical Officer | Carmelo Hernandez, MD |
| Chief Operating Officer | Chris Hunt |
| Chief Financial Officer | Shane Mortensen |
| Chief Nursing Officer | Helen Lester |
Additional leadership detail is available on the SLV Health Board of Trustees and Management pages.
Mission and Values
San Luis Valley Health's mission is to be a premier, fully integrated rural health care system providing exceptional, patient-centered services to the San Luis Valley. Its stated values are integrity, respect, commitment, learning, innovation, and joy.
Learn more about the organization's history, core values, and community involvement.
Technology and Investment
- Meditech Expanse inpatient EHR, with optional Heidi AI documentation support for providers
- Strong technology breadth and active participation in research and innovation programs
- Telehealth services across the system
- Estimated IT capital budget of $1,565,962
