Nasson Health Care

What Nasson Health Care does

Nasson Health Care is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as the healthcare division of York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC), a community action agency established in 1966 and headquartered at 15 Oak Street, Springvale, Maine. It runs a second site at 357 Elm Street, Biddeford, and serves approximately 8,000 patients annually across York County with an 11–50 person staff. Service delivery follows a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, certified by NCQA, integrating primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health care, preventative care and vaccinations, and telehealth services under coordinated, team-based treatment plans; walk-in clinic hours and a 24/7 after-hours triage nurse line support same-day and urgent access. Technology is conventional healthcare-IT rather than proprietary: InteliChart patient portal for scheduling, messaging, lab results and bill pay; SolutionReach online scheduling; Instamed online bill pay; the Docket app for Maine immunization records; and Modivcare / Sanford Transit for non-emergency medical transportation. Telehealth is delivered via standard live video and secure messaging, with remote monitoring referenced for chronic-condition management.

Nasson's business model is a hybrid FQHC reimbursement and sliding-fee community-clinic model rather than a commercial product. Revenue derives from private insurance (Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Healthcare), MaineCare/Medicaid, Medicare, a federally funded FQHC grant (a $1.8M award from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dated March 2023 under 42 U.S.C. 254b), and sliding-scale patient fees based on Federal Poverty Guidelines (minimum $5 medical/dental fee at first visit). Public Health Service-deemed status provides Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage, materially lowering insurance cost and enabling service to uninsured, underinsured, and homeless populations (20% of dental patients were homeless in 2024). Go-to-market is community-led: patient acquisition flows through YCCAC's WIC, Head Start, Housing, Energy Services, Transportation and Community Outreach programs, transportation partnerships, certified Maine Marketplace enrollment assisters, and word-of-mouth in a rural service area, with a stated 5–6 week wait for new-patient appointments indicating demand exceeds current capacity.

Strategically, Nasson's defensibility rests on its FQHC designation, its UNE dental preceptorship pipeline (all 8 dental clinicians are UNE graduates), its HRSA 2024 Community Health Quality Recognition and Health Center Quality Care Leader awards, ACO participation in Community Care Partnership of Maine, and PCMH certification. Operational moves in 2024 include Walk-In Services restructuring for efficiency and continued investment in telehealth; there is no evidence of venture funding, M&A activity, or commercial product expansion, consistent with the mission-driven, geography-constrained character of a community FQHC.

Name

Nasson Health Care

Legal name

Nasson Health Care

Website

https://nassonhealthcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nasson Health Care is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in Springvale, Maine—division of York County Community Action Corporation—delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, preventive, and telehealth services to roughly 8,000 York County patients annually on a sliding-fee, Medicaid/Medicare and private-insurance model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Integrated behavioral health
• Sliding fee scale healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Springvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Payments: Revenue from private insurance plans (Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Healthcare), MaineCare/Medicaid, and Medicare for medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
2. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Discounted fees based on family size and income per Federal Poverty Guidelines for uninsured and underinsured patients. Minimum slide fees of $5 for medical/dental at first visit.
3. HRSA/Federally Qualified Health Center Funding: Federal funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a FQHC, with Public Health Service-deemed status for medical malpractice claims coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nasson Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center that delivers integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care across two Maine locations under a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. It supplements in-person visits with a daily walk-in clinic, telehealth, and an InteliChart patient portal, and serves approximately 8,000 patients annually regardless of insurance status through a sliding fee scale and acceptance of MaineCare, Medicare, and major private plans.

Product overview

Nasson Health Care operates as a Patient-Centered Medical Home offering an integrated, comprehensive suite of primary healthcare services through its core divisions: Primary Medical Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health Care, Preventative Care/Vaccinations, and Telehealth Services. These core services are unified under a coordinated care model where medical, dental, and behavioral health providers work collaboratively on treatment plans. Supporting the core offerings are additional services including Walk-In Clinic Services, a Patient Portal powered by InteliChart, Custom-Fit Dental Night Guards, a Sliding Fee Scale Program for financial assistance, and a Dental Preceptorship Program in partnership with the University of New England. The organization is a division of York County Community Action Corporation and serves approximately 8,000 patients annually as a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Comprehensive primary medical services for community members in York County, Maine, including physical exams, well-child visits, chronic disease management, women's health, acute care, immunizations, wound care, and STD screenings; delivered under a Patient-Centered Medical Home model that integrates with dental and behavioral health.
• Dental Care Full-service dental care for community members including exams, consultations, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride applications, restorative procedures, extractions, root canals, crowns, emergency care, and custom-fit night guards; serves approximately 8,000 patients annually in York County, Maine, including 20% who were homeless in 2024.
• Behavioral Health Care Integrated behavioral health services for community members, including treatment for depression, stress, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief, delivered via individual evaluations, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, and medication management; provided by LCSW/LCPC clinicians under Behavioral Health Director Kathleen McDonough.
• Preventative Care and Vaccinations Preventive healthcare services for community members including immunizations, yearly physical exams, mammograms, pap smears, laboratory tests, colorectal cancer screenings, and early-detection education.
• Telehealth Services Virtual care delivery enabling live video consultations with providers, secure messaging, remote monitoring for chronic conditions, health education, minor urgent care, and prescription management, accessible via smartphone, tablet, or computer.
• Walk-In Clinic Services Walk-in clinic at the Springvale location providing minor acute care, wound care, medication refills, and medication-assisted treatment without scheduled appointments.
• Patient Portal (InteliChart) Online and mobile patient portal for managing healthcare including appointment scheduling, viewing lab results, requesting medication refills, secure provider messaging, and viewing/paying medical bills.
• Custom-Fit Dental Night Guards Custom-made oral night guards provided by dental providers, fitted to patient dental anatomy to protect against bruxism, reduce TMJ discomfort, prevent headaches, and avoid dental damage from teeth grinding.
• Sliding Fee Scale Program Financial assistance program providing discounted healthcare fees based on family size and income per Federal Poverty Guidelines for uninsured and under-insured patients, with a minimum first-visit slide fee of $5 for qualifying medical/dental patients.

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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of New England (UNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNE College of Dental Medicine for externship/preceptorship opportunities. 4th year dental students learn and provide care under supervision of licensed dentists. Entire dental team of 4 dentists and 4 dental hygienists are UNE graduates committed to public health.
• Community Care Partnership of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccountable Care Organization (ACO) membership. Nasson is a member required to share Medicare Shared Savings Program notices with patients. Enables coordinated care and quality improvement across participating providers.
• York County Community Action CorporationcoreOthersParent organization. Private non-profit serving York County residents since 1966. Mission to alleviate effects of poverty, attack underlying causes, and promote dignity and self-sufficiency. YCCAC programs include WIC, Head Start, Housing, Energy Services, Transportation, Community Outreach.
• Sanford TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic transit partnership. Nasson's main Springvale site is at northern end of Sanford Transit bus route offering daily service in Sanford-Springvale area.
• ModivcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation services for MaineCare members to non-emergency medical appointments. MaineCare members can call 1-877-659-1302 to arrange transportation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Penobscot Community Health Care: Maine FQHC providing integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services across multiple sites, with similar sliding-fee programs and HRSA funding structure.
• HealthReach Community Health Centers: Maine-based FQHC operating 11 community health centers across central and western Maine with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services for underserved populations — the closest direct peer in geography and service mix.
• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: Federally Qualified Homeless Health Center with integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health for unhoused populations — directly comparable to Nasson's homeless-patient focus (20% of dental patients).
• Charles River Community Health: Massachusetts FQHC delivering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health across multiple sites with sliding-fee scale and HRSA funding — analogous service model in a New England market.
• CCI Health & Wellness Services: Mid-Atlantic FQHC providing integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health with sliding-fee scale and HRSA-recognized quality programs — comparable service mix and payor model.
• East Boston Neighborhood Health Center: Large Massachusetts FQHC operating multi-site primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services for underserved urban populations, also NCQA-recognized as a PCMH.
• Greater Portland Health: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the greater Portland, Maine area with primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy under a PCMH model — directly comparable mission and structure.
• Piedmont Health Services: North Carolina FQHC operating multiple community health centers providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy on a sliding-fee basis to underserved populations.

Broad incumbents

• MaineHealth: Large regional health system serving southern, central, and mid-coast Maine with hospitals and a broad primary-care network; operates its own FQHC-lookalike community care programs that overlap with Nasson's catchment.

Others

• Health Center Coalition of Massachusetts (HCFA): Network/representative body for Massachusetts FQHCs; comparable enabling infrastructure and policy advocacy environment relevant to community health center operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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