Peninsula Community Health Services

What Peninsula Community Health Services does

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1987 in Bremerton, Washington, and designated as an FQHC in 1995. The organization delivers integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and housing services to underserved populations across Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce Counties, serving more than 38,000 unique patients annually regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a sliding fee discount based on household income. Service delivery runs through 34+ fixed clinic locations, a fleet of 7 mobile health units (medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics, BAT, Peninsula Ambulatory Team, and QRT), and school-based health centers embedded in five school districts.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lean: PCHS runs the athenahealth electronic health record system to maintain a single integrated patient record that follows individuals across medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy touchpoints, and exposes it to patients through the athenahealth-hosted patient portal for scheduling, records access, and bill pay. There is no documented public API, no proprietary AI/ML layer, and no developer-facing platform; the patient portal and 24/7 Nurse Advice Line function as the primary digital channels. Specialized programs include a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (since 2021), a 12-month Family Nurse Practitioner Residency, and a planned 22-room Medical Respite Center.

Revenue is generated through three primary mechanics: (1) FQHC patient-services revenue at enhanced Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement rates, supplemented by sliding-fee self-pay and limited commercial; (2) pharmacy revenue, where 340B drug pricing and a preserved Washington State Medicaid pharmacy benefit materially offset operational losses on mobile and other deficit services; and (3) capital and startup grants from Washington State (Capital Budget and Legislature), Kitsap County (CDBG), City of Bremerton, Kitsap Public Health District, federal HRSA, and healthcare partners (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, United Healthcare, Molina, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care). Recent cumulative capital funding totals roughly $3.9M across 2023-2026. PCHS is governed by a community board and led by CEO Jennifer Kreidler-Moss, PharmD.

Name

Peninsula Community Health Services

Legal name

Peninsula Community Health Services

Website

https://pchsweb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health counseling
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and housing services to patients. PCHS operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) receiving FQHC reimbursement rates. Services are provided to all patients regardless of insurance status, with sliding fee discounts based on household income and family size.
2. Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit: Critical revenue stream through Medicaid pharmacy benefit that helps offset operational losses. The benefit was preserved despite proposed restructuring, ensuring continued access to care for vulnerable populations.
3. Government Grants and Capital Funding: Start-up and operational funding from government sources including Washington State Capital Budget, city and county governments, public health districts, and federal programs. Examples include $1M for medical respite, $412K for supportive housing, and various grants from CDBG.
4. Mobile Clinic Services: Mobile medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics traverse the Kitsap Peninsula delivering primary care to people who face access barriers. These operate at a deficit but are partially offset through the pharmacy benefit program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peninsula Community Health Services is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, housing, and support services to over 38,000 patients annually across Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce Counties in Washington State. Services are delivered through 34+ clinic locations, seven mobile units, and school-based health centers, with care coordinated via a single electronic health record that follows patients across service lines, regardless of insurance status, with sliding fee discounts based on household income.

Product overview

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) operates as a federally qualified health center (FQHC) offering an integrated healthcare delivery platform with multiple service lines. The core offerings include Medical Services, Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services, Pharmacy Services, Housing Services, and Support Services. The organization operates both fixed-location clinics and a fleet of mobile units (Mobile Medical Clinic, Mobile Dental Clinic, Mobile Behavioral Health Clinic, Mobile Pediatrics, Mobile Peninsula Ambulatory Team, Mobile Quick Response Team, and Mobile Bremerton Ambulatory Team) serving Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce Counties. PCHS also provides School-Based Health Centers across multiple school districts. Additional programs include Pharmacy and Family Nurse Practitioner residency training programs, a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line, and specialized Medical Respite Center for post-hospitalization care. Services are provided regardless of insurance status with sliding fee discounts based on household income.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobile Behavioral Health Clinic: Mobile clinic providing behavioral health services including mental health counseling and substance use treatment
• Mobile Bremerton Ambulatory Team (BAT)
• Mobile Dental Clinic
• Mobile Medical Clinic
• Mobile Pediatrics
• Mobile Peninsula Ambulatory Team
• Mobile Quick Response Team (QRT)

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary medical services for patients across all life stages, provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Dental Services Quality dental services including preventive care, restorative procedures, and oral health education for patients of all ages.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and integrated behavioral healthcare services supporting patients from youth to adult.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy services providing reliable access to medications, medication management, and pharmacy residency training program.
• Housing Services Supportive housing programs including Cedar House (permanent supportive housing), Sage Apartments (workforce housing), Oak House (justice-involved reentry housing), Elm House, Willow Center, and Hemlock.
• Support Services Enabling services including care coordination, health education, sliding fee discount programs based on household income and family size.
• Mobile Behavioral Health Clinic Mobile clinic providing behavioral health services including mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and care coordination at various community locations.
• Mobile Medical Clinic Mobile medical clinic extending primary care services to patients with transportation or access barriers, with wheelchair accessibility.
• Mobile Dental Clinic Mobile dental clinic with top-of-the-line equipment including X-ray technology and electronic records, wheelchair accessible.
• Mobile Pediatrics Mobile pediatric clinic bringing pediatric services to patients with transportation or access issues.
• Mobile Peninsula Ambulatory Team Multi-disciplinary team providing mental and physical health support in collaboration with Bremerton Fire Department and community partners.
• Mobile Quick Response Team (QRT) Mobile team supporting Mason County residents with substance use disorder through prevention, education, counseling, assessments, and care coordination.
• Mobile Bremerton Ambulatory Team (BAT) Multi-disciplinary team providing proactive mental and physical health services tailored to individual needs in partnership with community responders.
• School-Based Health Centers Health clinics located in schools across multiple districts (Bremerton, Central Kitsap, North Kitsap, South Kitsap, North Mason) providing medical, behavioral health, and dental services to students.
• 24/7 Nurse Advice Line 24/7 nurse advice hotline available to all PCHS patients regardless of insurance status, with services for patients with limited English proficiency. Multiple lines available based on insurance coverage (CHPW, Molina, Amerigroup, Coordinated Care, United Healthcare).
• Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program 12-month residency training program for new family nurse practitioners committed to practicing in community health centers and safety net settings. Includes precepted clinics, specialty rotations, mentored clinics, didactic sessions, and quality improvement training.
• Pharmacy Residency Program PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program established in 2021, offering training in community pharmacy, chronic disease state management, clinical services, and pharmacy leadership based out of the 6th Street pharmacy.
• Medical Respite Center 22-room medical respite facility at 810 6th Street in Bremerton providing recuperative care for individuals discharged from hospital or needing early medical intervention to avoid hospitalization.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Neighborcare Health: Seattle-based FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations across King County. Closest direct comparable as a Washington State FQHC with a similar integrated-care and sliding-fee model.
• HealthPoint: Washington State FQHC operating multiple clinics across King County with primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable in scale, FQHC reimbursement model, and integrated service lines.
• Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Large Washington-based FQHC network serving western Washington with medical, dental, behavioral health, and housing services. Comparable as a multi-county FQHC serving predominantly Medicaid and uninsured populations.
• Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: Multi-state FQHC serving migrant, homeless, and underserved populations across Washington and Oregon with medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services. Highly comparable mission and service mix.
• Unity Care NW: Bellingham-based FQHC serving Whatcom County with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a regional Washington FQHC with similar service breadth.
• Tri-Cities Community Health: Washington State FQHC providing integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health services in Benton/Franklin counties. Comparable as a regional FQHC with similar underserved-population focus.
• Moses Lake Community Health Center: Eastern Washington FQHC offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations in Grant County. Comparable rural-FQHC service model.
• International Community Health Services (ICHS): Seattle-based FQHC providing multilingual medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to immigrant and refugee populations. Comparable FQHC model with a distinct underserved-population focus.

Broad incumbents

• Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW): Washington's largest nonprofit Medicaid managed-care plan, founded by and partnered with FQHCs including PCHS. Comparable in mission serving low-income populations and overlapping partner ecosystem.

Regional players

• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center: Oregon-based FQHC serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other underserved communities across multiple counties with medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest FQHC serving similar populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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