The North Idaho Health Network (NIHN) was formed in 1994 in response to the changing healthcare environment.  It is an organization comprised of physicians, hospitals and employers in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone counties. 

The NIHN believes that healthcare is most efficiently managed at the local level and by working together we can achieve our goal of providing high quality, cost-effective care to the people of our communities. 

Each county has its own local organization which develops healthcare systems designed to meet the needs of community residents.  Partnerships with Blue Cross of Idaho and Regence Blue Shield of Idaho provide the needed insurance systems and expertise.