Huntsman Cancer Institute - Madison Cancer Center

Tel. 208.359.6744

Fax 208.359.6489

Street Address:
450 E Main St,
Rexburg, ID 83440

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 310
Rexburg, ID 83440-0310

Dr. Shiven Patel

Lesley Goulding

Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

FNP-ACHPN

Madison Cancer Care Center offers world class care with a Huntsman Cancer Institute doctor that meets with patients locally each week. Shiven Patel MD brings with him resources and connections to help individuals with all types of cancer. He also recommends when it is time to visit Salt Lake’s world-class on-site Huntsman for additional specialized treatment. Patel has been involved in both laboratory and clinical research. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology.

Lesley Goulding FNP-ACHPN specializes in Palliative Care. With a team of nurses, and in coordiation with Dr. Patel and Corey Smith, Oncology Pharmacist, she gives an extra layer of support  for those living with a serious illness. She focuses on the needs of the patient whether the treatment is curative or not. Her goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) interested in the Affiliation?

As a world-renowned cancer center, HCI believes it has a responsibility to share its resources, clinical expertise, research, and educational capabilities with healthcare providers throughout the region. By affiliating with other quality-driven organizations, HCI is committed to a collaborative approach to improving patient care. HCI is committed to assisting Madison Memorial Hospital in supporting the health of the members of our community, while also providing seamless access to the services offered by HCI. Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks to become the referral center of choice for the types of care not offered locally.

How will this Benefit Patients and Communities?

Madison Memorial Hospital will have access to the cancer resources and clinical expertise of a top-ranked cancer center. The agreement gives our patients enhanced access to services not currently provided at Madison Memorial Hospital. Our combined efforts will focus on improving community health and providing evidence-based medicine to improve quality and cost controls.

Why Enter Into a Strategic Affiliation?

Madison Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our community. This affiliation agreement with Huntsman Cancer Institute supports that effort by streamlining coordination of care and services with a nationally ranked and regionally respected healthcare organization focused on providing the highest quality of care for cancer patients.

While Madison Memorial Hospital will maintain its independence, this agreement provides a platform to improve collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute and enhances our efforts to improve care. It also increases access to specialty care not available in our community. The agreement also improves coordination after a patient is referred to Huntsman Cancer Institute for care and then returns home.

What Will the Arrangement Mean?

Affiliation with Huntsman Cancer Institute will support Madison Memorial Hospital’s goal to meet the healthcare needs of our community by providing accessible, high-quality, coordinated, and cost-effective cancer care. Madison Memorial Hospital will have access to the resources of Huntsman Cancer Institute to improve our operational practices, evidence-based care, access to specialty care, and much more.

The affiliation does not change Madison Memorial Hospital ownership, local control and governance, or restrict patient choice in providers.

Why is Madison Memorial Hospital Interested in the Affiliation?

Madison Memorial Hospital understands that the healthcare industry is evolving. Many of these changes can be positive for our community. We are placing greater emphasis on improving the overall wellness of our community and ensuring that when patients are treated for cancer, they will receive the best care in the most appropriate setting at a cost-effective price with timely communication between healthcare providers. At Madison Memorial Hospital, we are committed to achieving these goals. Our collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute will help us with this commitment.

By working together our organizations are better positioned to meet the requirements of healthcare reform and continue to provide outstanding cancer care. For these reasons and because of the similarities in our cultures and philosophy to provide high-quality cancer care to members of our communities, we have chosen to affiliate with Huntsman Cancer Institute.

 

Does this Preclude Either Organization from Affiliating with Other Health Systems?

No, the opportunity to collaborate with other facilities remains open.

Will this Affiliation Restrict Any Services or Programs Offered By Madison Memorial Hospital?

No. Madison Memorial Hospital will continue to determine which services and programs will be offered by the hospital.

Will Patients be Able to Choose Their Healthcare Professionals?

Yes. Patient referrals are not required between the two organizations and patients may continue to select their healthcare providers.

Will the Affiliation Change Either Organization’s Mission and Values?

No. Both organizations will continue to maintain their respective mission and values.

Will there be Any Fees Charged to Madison Memorial Hospital for the Affiliation Agreement?

There are no fees associated with entering into the agreement. Costs associated with the development of joint services, equipment and software purchases, specialized staffing (including physicians), and other programs will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Madison Cancer Care Center offers world class care with a Huntsman Cancer Institute doctor that flies in weekly. Shiven Patel MD brings with him resources and connections to help individuals with all types of cancer. He also recommends when it is time to visit Salt Lake’s world-class on-site Huntsman for additional specialized treatment. Patel has been involved in both laboratory and clinical research. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology.

Why Enter Into a Strategic Affiliation?

Madison Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our community. This affiliation agreement with Huntsman Cancer Institute supports that effort by streamlining coordination of care and services with a nationally ranked and regionally respected healthcare organization focused on providing the highest quality of care for cancer patients.

While Madison Memorial Hospital will maintain its independence, this agreement provides a platform to improve collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute and enhances our efforts to improve care. It also increases access to specialty care not available in our community. The agreement also improves coordination after a patient is referred to Huntsman Cancer Institute for care and then returns home.

What Will the Arrangement Mean?

Affiliation with Huntsman Cancer Institute will support Madison Memorial Hospital’s goal to meet the healthcare needs of our community by providing accessible, high-quality, coordinated, and cost-effective cancer care. Madison Memorial Hospital will have access to the resources of Huntsman Cancer Institute to improve our operational practices, evidence-based care, access to specialty care, and much more.

The affiliation does not change Madison Memorial Hospital ownership, local control and governance, or restrict patient choice in providers.

Why is Madison Memorial Hospital Interested in the Affiliation?

Madison Memorial Hospital understands that the healthcare industry is evolving. Many of these changes can be positive for our community. We are placing greater emphasis on improving the overall wellness of our community and ensuring that when patients are treated for cancer, they will receive the best care in the most appropriate setting at a cost-effective price with timely communication between healthcare providers. At Madison Memorial Hospital, we are committed to achieving these goals. Our collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute will help us with this commitment.

By working together our organizations are better positioned to meet the requirements of healthcare reform and continue to provide outstanding cancer care. For these reasons and because of the similarities in our cultures and philosophy to provide high-quality cancer care to members of our communities, we have chosen to affiliate with Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Why is Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) interested in the Affiliation?

As a world-renowned cancer center, HCI believes it has a responsibility to share its resources, clinical expertise, research, and educational capabilities with healthcare providers throughout the region. By affiliating with other quality-driven organizations, HCI is committed to a collaborative approach to improving patient care. HCI is committed to assisting Madison Memorial Hospital in supporting the health of the members of our community, while also providing seamless access to the services offered by HCI. Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks to become the referral center of choice for the types of care not offered locally.

How will this Benefit Patients and Communities?

Madison Memorial Hospital will have access to the cancer resources and clinical expertise of a top-ranked cancer center. The agreement gives our patients enhanced access to services not currently provided at Madison Memorial Hospital. Our combined efforts will focus on improving community health and providing evidence-based medicine to improve quality and cost controls.

Does this Preclude Either Organization from Affiliating with Other Health Systems?

No, the opportunity to collaborate with other facilities remains open.

Will this Affiliation Restrict Any Services or Programs Offered By Madison Memorial Hospital?

No. Madison Memorial Hospital will continue to determine which services and programs will be offered by the hospital.

Will Patients be Able to Choose Their Healthcare Professionals?

Yes. Patient referrals are not required between the two organizations and patients may continue to select their healthcare providers.

Will the Affiliation Change Either Organization’s Mission and Values?

No. Both organizations will continue to maintain their respective mission and values.

Will there be Any Fees Charged to Madison Memorial Hospital for the Affiliation Agreement?

There are no fees associated with entering into the agreement. Costs associated with the development of joint services, equipment and software purchases, specialized staffing (including physicians), and other programs will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Cancer Care & Infusion Therapy Providers

Lesley D. Goulding, NP

Preferred Provider

Oncology

Madisonhealth Cancer Care Center
450 East Main Street
Rexburg ID 83440
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Shiven Bharatkumar Patel, MD

Preferred Provider

Hematology

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Cancer Care & Infusion Therapy Locations