PMS

What PMS does

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. PMS operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, senior services, early intervention, developmental disability services, supported housing, community navigation, and pharmacy services across nearly 100 locations statewide, including more than 50 health centers, 37 behavioral health centers, and approximately a dozen school-based health centers in public schools. The organization served 80,576 patients with 377,296 annual encounters across 81 programs and is the second largest provider of federally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start services in New Mexico.

The business model is mission-driven and payer-mixed rather than commercial. Primary funding flows from federal grants (HRSA, HHS, Office of Head Start / Administration for Children and Families), cost-based Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, and accepted commercial insurance. Notable grants include a $5 million HRSA award for the 30,000 sq. ft. Farmington Community Health Center (2014), $524,999 from HHS for dental services expansion (2016), a $500,000 CDBG grant plus $205,000 from Socorro County for the Vequita Healthcare Center (2018), and a $1 million HRSA award in November 2024. Sub-brands include Totah Behavioral Health Authority, Farmington Community Health Center, and Santa Fe Family Wellness Center.

The technology stack is conventional third-party SaaS rather than proprietary: Medfusion powers the patient portal, Instamed handles online bill payment, and Luma Health provides scheduling. Digital channels include telehealth and a patient portal, but no proprietary AI/ML or data platform is described. PMS holds three Joint Commission accreditations (Primary Care Medical Home, Behavioral Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care), NAEYC accreditation for Sweeney Head Start, the ACE Gold Award 2025, and the 2024 ELP Accredited Plus Badge. PMS is explicitly unaffiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals, or Presbyterian Healthplan.

Name

PMS

Legal name

Presbyterian Medical Services

Website

https://pmsnm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is a New Mexico-based 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center operating nearly 100 locations, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and Head Start services to 80,576 underserved rural patients annually across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Home Health (Medicare-Certified) Agencies (HLAFAEAA), Continuous Home Care (Crisis Hospice) (HSABAFAB)

Keywords

• Federally qualified health center
• Community health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Primary medical care
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: Primary funding from federal programs including HRSA grants, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services funding, and Office of Head Start grants. The organization received $5 million from HRSA for facility construction and $524,999 from HHS for dental services expansion.
2. Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursements: Revenue from government healthcare programs including Medicare and Medicaid for services rendered at federally qualified health centers.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Payments: For uninsured patients, services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income, ensuring access to care for low-income populations.
4. Commercial Insurance: Accepts most private/commercial insurance plans for service reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that delivers integrated primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, early childhood education, senior services, pharmacy, and social support programs across nearly 100 locations in New Mexico. The organization operates more than 50 health centers, 37 behavioral health centers, and about one dozen school-based health centers, serving approximately 80,576 patients through 377,296 patient encounters annually regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) operates as a unified healthcare delivery platform offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, children's services (including Head Start/Early Head Start), and supportive living programs across nearly 100 locations in New Mexico. The organization functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive wraparound services designed to meet patient needs at every stage of life. Core services include Medical Care, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Early Childhood Education, Senior Services, Early Intervention, Developmental Disability Services, Supported Housing, Community Compass, and Pharmacy. Digital offerings include a Patient Portal (powered by Medfusion), Telehealth services, and online bill payment (via Instamed). Specialized programs include the Sobering Center and Paul's Place (in partnership with law enforcement and regional medical center), Mobile Crisis Response Team, and a Diabetes Support Coordinator pilot program. The organization has achieved Joint Commission accreditation for Primary Care Medical Home, Behavioral Health Care, and Ambulatory Health Care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Totah Behavioral Health Authority: Behavioral health collaborative partnership between major governmental entities in the Four Corners region including the Navajo Nation, San Juan County, and the City of Farmington, offering community support services, individual counseling, group counseling, assessment, and referral for those experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs.
• Farmington Community Health Center
• Santa Fe Family Wellness Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,576 patients served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Socorro CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 201815+ year partnership for development of Vequita Healthcare Center. CDBG Grant of $500,000 plus $205,000 in County funds for construction. County officials and Board of Commissioners collaborated on the project.
• Totah Behavioral Health Authority PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership between Navajo Nation, San Juan County, City of Farmington, and six other partnering agencies that are the main providers of primary medical and behavioral health services in the Four Corners region.
• Farmington Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Totah Behavioral Health Authority to open Paul's Place and the Sobering Center for substance abuse intervention.
• 11th Judicial Municipal CourtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Totah Behavioral Health Authority and the Joint Intervention Program (JIP) for chronic homeless individuals.
• San Juan Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Sobering Center and Paul's Place programs for substance abuse intervention.
• San Juan County PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPamela Drake, Executive Director of San Juan County Partnership, nominated Totah Behavioral Health Authority for the Behavioral Health STAR provider award.
• The Joint CommissioncoreOthersAccrediting body providing Primary Care Medical Home Certification, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation, and Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. Regular onsite surveys verify compliance with standards.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)coreOthersAccrediting body for early childhood education programs. Sweeney Head Start earned NAEYC Accreditation through rigorous self-study and quality-improvement process.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Presbyterian Healthcare Services: Largest private not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico, operating hospitals, clinics, and a health plan across the state. PMS explicitly notes no relation to this organization. Overlaps with PMS on geographic market and primary care delivery, but operates as a broader incumbent rather than a safety-net FQHC.
• UNM Health Sciences Center: New Mexico's academic medical center operating hospitals, clinics, and health professional training programs across the state. Overlaps with PMS on primary care delivery and Medicaid population focus, but operates a much broader portfolio including academic medicine and specialty services.
• Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center: Santa Fe-based regional hospital and clinic system serving north-central New Mexico. Comparable to PMS as a major NM healthcare provider in shared Santa Fe market, though operates acute care hospital model rather than FQHC.

Direct peers

• Ben Archer Health Center: Southern New Mexico FQHC with multiple clinic sites offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Comparable to PMS in multi-site FQHC operations across NM.
• El Centro Family Health: New Mexico FQHC serving rural northern New Mexico with primary care, dental, and behavioral health across multiple clinic sites. Closely comparable to PMS in service mix, target population, and geographic focus on rural NM counties.
• La Casa Family Health Center: FQHC operating in eastern New Mexico providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities. Comparable to PMS in FQHC model, sliding fee scale operations, and rural NM service area.
• First Choice Community Healthcare: New Mexico FQHC headquartered in Albuquerque that provides integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations across multiple counties. Directly comparable to PMS as a state-level FQHC peer serving similar patient profiles under the same federal funding framework.
• Hidalgo Medical Services: Southwestern NM FQHC delivering integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community health programs in Hidalgo and Grant counties. Comparable to PMS in FQHC funding model and underserved rural service focus.
• Mora Valley Community Health Services: Small NM FQHC serving Mora and surrounding counties with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community programs. Comparable to PMS in rural NM FQHC service delivery model, though smaller in scale.

Regional players

• Salud Family Health Centers: FQHC operating across Colorado with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for underserved populations. Comparable to PMS in FQHC model and integrated service delivery, but serves a different (adjacent) geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/presmedserv

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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