Medlinking

What Medlinking does

MedLink Georgia, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Colbert, Georgia, providing integrated primary and preventive medical, dental, and mental healthcare across 34 physical health center locations spanning 26 northeast Georgia counties and contiguous North and South Carolina communities. Founded in 1976 (formally incorporated in 1979 as the Oconee-Oglethorpe Primary Health Care Center under the Rural Health Initiative Program) and governed by a county-represented Board of Directors, the organization serves all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay through a sliding fee scale, with bilingual staff and 24/7/365 after-hours provider access.

The organization's core service portfolio spans 16 distinct lines including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, eye care, imaging, podiatry, occupational health, diabetes and nutrition counseling, medication-assisted recovery, HIV testing and PrEP, family planning, school-based health centers, and a chronic care management program. Care delivery is supported by an eClinicalWorks (eCW)-powered cloud-based electronic health record and patient portal, a telehealth platform for virtual visits, native iOS and Android mobile applications, an in-house pharmacy network with next-day delivery to remote clinical sites and curbside pickup, and a mobile eye care unit. Quality infrastructure includes ACR Gold Seal-accredited MRI/CT imaging, FDA MQSA-certified mammography, NCQA PCMH recognition, and HRSA Health Center Quality Leader (Bronze) designation.

MedLink Georgia's revenue model combines patient service revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay on sliding scale; in-house pharmacy revenue (transaction-based with most major insurance plans accepted); and federal grant funding from HRSA ($6,777,945 annually under grant H80CS00427, representing 38.3% of revenue, with the remaining 61.7% from nongovernmental sources). The organization is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 245b with federal Public Health Service deemed status providing FTCA medical malpractice coverage. Strategic partnerships with HRSA, the Georgia Primary Care Association, NACHC, NCQA, the American College of Radiology, and the NoGAPP Nurse Practitioner Residency Program underpin clinical, regulatory, and talent infrastructure. The organization's recently established (2024) internal nonprofit, the Helping Hands Foundation of MedLink Georgia, provides employee financial assistance and community support.

Name

Medlinking

Legal name

MedLink Georgia, Inc.

Website

https://medlinkga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MedLink Georgia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 34 health center locations across 26 northeast Georgia counties, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and imaging services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Primary healthcare services
• Community health center
• Behavioral health counseling
• Pharmacy prescriptions
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services to patients with various insurance coverage including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay patients. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
2. Pharmacy Revenue: In-house pharmacy services offering prescription medications at discounted prices. The pharmacy is open to the public and accepts most insurance plans.
3. Federal Grant Funding: HRSA Health Center Program grant funding ($6,777,945 annually with 61.7% from nongovernmental sources). The organization is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 245b with federal Public Health Service deemed status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MedLink Georgia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers primary, preventive, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy healthcare services through 34 physical locations, 5 school-based health centers, telehealth, and an eClinicalWorks-powered patient portal across northeast Georgia. Care is offered to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, supported by a sliding fee scale, in-house pharmacies with discounted prescriptions, and dedicated imaging centers offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and X-ray.

Product overview

MedLink Georgia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated healthcare services through a hub-and-spoke model with 34 locations across northeast Georgia. The core offerings include primary care, pediatrics, women's health, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, eye care, imaging, podiatry, and specialty services including diabetes management, medication-assisted recovery, HIV testing/PrEP, and school-based health centers. The service delivery is supported by two key technology platforms: an eClinicalWorks-powered Patient Portal enabling online access to appointments, prescriptions, test results, and billing; and a Telehealth platform for virtual visits. The organization operates dedicated imaging centers and in-house pharmacies, with next-day prescription delivery to remote locations, creating an integrated care delivery ecosystem that prioritizes affordability through sliding scale fees and accepts patients regardless of insurance status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive family medicine services including sick and well visits, blood pressure screenings, basic lab services, chronic condition management, and vaccines for patients of all ages regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
• Pediatrics Medical services for infants, children, and adolescents including well care, growth and development monitoring, vaccinations, and treatment of pediatric conditions.
• Women's Health Gynecological and reproductive health services for women spanning reproductive age to menopause, including annual exams, family planning, and women's health procedures.
• Pharmacy Full-service in-house pharmacy offering many prescriptions at discounted prices, with curbside delivery, translation services, and next-day delivery to MedLink health center locations.
• Behavioral Health Counseling services provided by licensed clinical social workers for individuals, couples, and families addressing mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
• Family Dental Services Preventive and restorative dentistry services including routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dental care for patients of all ages.
• Eye Care Comprehensive eye services including eye exams, vision testing, glasses and contact lenses, diabetic eye care, glaucoma screening, and treatment of eye conditions, with mobile eye care unit availability.
• Imaging Diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, bone density, mammography, and X-ray at dedicated imaging centers with ACR Gold Seal accreditations.
• Podiatry / Family Foot Care Foot and ankle care services treating conditions including plantar fasciitis, ingrown nails, diabetic wounds, and foot/ankle trauma across multiple locations.
• Occupational Health Occupational health services for local businesses and employees including workplace health assessments and employment-related health services.
• Diabetes and Nutrition Counseling Diabetes management and nutrition counseling services provided by registered dietitians for patients of all ages including gestational diabetes and weight management.
• Medication-Assisted Recovery Addiction recovery program using medication-assisted treatment for opioid and substance use disorders with counseling support.
• HIV Testing & PrEP HIV testing services and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for HIV prevention.
• Family Planning & Sexual Health Family planning services including birth control, sexual health consultations, and reproductive health services.
• School-Based Health Centers Health centers located in schools providing primary care, behavioral health, and wellness services for students, including Classic City Health Center, Coile Health Center, Hawks Health Center, Patriot Health Hub, and Warrior Wellness Center.
• Telehealth Virtual office visits via video chat enabling patients to connect with care team from home or any location with internet access for certain appointments.
• Chronic Care Management Program Supportive services for patients with chronic conditions to help manage their healthcare needs and improve outcomes.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Primary Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association supporting community health centers in Georgia, providing advocacy, training, and resources for FQHCs like MedLink Georgia.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing community health centers, providing advocacy, training, and resources for MedLink Georgia's operations.
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)coreOthersNCQA provides Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition and quality standards that MedLink Georgia has achieved, demonstrating commitment to quality care.
• American College of RadiologycoreOthersProvides accreditation for imaging services including MRI and CT scans. MedLink imaging centers hold gold seals from ACR.
• NoGAPP (Northeast Georgia Area Health Education Center Nurse Practitioner Residency Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurse practitioner residency program providing specialized training. Multiple MedLink providers have completed residencies through NoGAPP including Emory University NoGAPP Nurse Practitioner Residency Program.
• eCW (eClinicalWorks)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic health records and practice management software platform used by MedLink Georgia for patient records, scheduling, and the patient portal.
• Georgia Family Planning SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide family planning services system that MedLink participates in, providing reproductive health services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emory Healthcare: Major academic health system in metropolitan Atlanta operating primary care and specialty clinics. Comparable as a large Georgia provider with overlapping patient demographics but serves a fundamentally different geographic and payer mix.
• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): Value-based primary care network acquired by CVS Health serving Medicare beneficiaries in underserved communities. Comparable in focus on chronic care management, senior populations, and primary care delivery to underserved demographics.
• Piedmont Healthcare: Large Georgia-based nonprofit health system with hospitals and physician practices across the state, including northeast Georgia. Overlaps with MedLink's primary care and specialty services but operates as a broader incumbent rather than a community health center.

Direct peers

• Good Samaritan Health Center: Atlanta-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale. Direct peer as a Georgia FQHC with similar mission, sliding-fee model, and integrated service lines serving uninsured populations.
• Christ Community Health Services: Multi-site FQHC operating primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services for underserved populations. Comparable as a federally funded community health center network with vertically integrated pharmacy and school-based services.
• Athens Neighborhood Health Center: FQHC serving Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas in northeast Georgia. Direct peer as a community health center in the same geographic market with comparable sliding-fee primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for underserved populations.
• Sun River Health: Large FQHC network in the Hudson Valley and New York City region with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy across 40+ sites. Direct peer in scale, service mix, and FQHC-funded community health model.
• Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: Multi-state FQHC providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in rural and underserved communities. Comparable as a large community health center network with vertical integration and school-based programs.
• HealthSource of Ohio: FQHC network in southwest Ohio providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple sites. Direct peer in FQHC operating model, integrated services, and rural/small-city community health mission.

Regional players

• Grady Health System: Large Atlanta-based safety-net health system operating Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike clinics. Comparable as a Georgia-based safety-net provider serving uninsured and Medicaid populations, though larger and centered in metro Atlanta rather than rural northeast Georgia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/medlink.georgia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medlink-georgia-inc.

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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