Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

What Community Health Center Association of Connecticut does

CHC/ACT (Community Health Center Association of Connecticut) is a private nonprofit association founded in 1989 and headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, that serves as the statewide collective voice and support organization for Connecticut's 17 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Through its member network — which spans hundreds of clinical sites from Greenwich to Putnam and from Winsted to New London — the Connecticut safety-net system serves approximately 452,000 patients annually, representing 1 in 8 state residents, through 2.5 million patient visits including telehealth. Patient demographics reflect a Medicaid-heavy, low-income, and predominantly minority population: 58% are insured through Medicaid (HUSKY), 69% live below the Federal Poverty Line, 80% are racial/ethnic minorities (53% Hispanic/Latino), and 36% are best served in a language other than English. Member centers collectively employ nearly 5,000 staff, including clinical, dental, and behavioral health providers.

CHC/ACT's core service portfolio centers on advocacy, education, programs, and data resources rather than a single commercial product. Advocacy is the primary function: the association engages federal and state officials, delivers legislative testimony, and participates in state-appointed task forces to shape HUSKY/Medicaid policy and protect federal funding — most recently filing legal action against CT DSS over Medicaid reimbursement rates. Programs include emergency preparedness coordination, electronic health records support, HIV/AIDS services, health insurance enrollment, clinical quality improvement, and health equity initiatives, the latter delivered in collaboration with boards, staff, patients, and stakeholders across the state. Education and events span virtual and in-person sessions on operations, leadership, clinical best practices, and cybersecurity, plus an annual statewide conference (2026: "Honoring our Past. Building our Future.") held at venues such as the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa.

The association operates a non-commercial, dues- and grant-funded business model. Revenue is generated through membership dues from the 17 FQHCs, private grants from organizations such as the Connecticut Health Foundation, and pass-through and program funding from HRSA, CT DSS, and the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy. Commercial-style distribution channels are absent; instead, services reach members and ultimately patients through the FQHC network itself, supplemented by a multi-channel communications mix including a website, monthly newsletter, webinars, and a podcast presence. The organization holds the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) designation from the National Association of Community Health Centers and maintains strategic partnerships with 3RNET (workforce recruitment), Berry Dunn (regulatory resources), and a corporate sponsorship program that includes Diamond-tier partners Forvis Mazars, Luro Health, and Wipfli, and Gold-tier partners eClinicalWorks and Berry Dunn.

Name

Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

Legal name

Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

Website

https://chcact.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHC/ACT is a Connecticut nonprofit association founded in 1989 that represents the state's 17 Federally Qualified Health Centers, which collectively serve 452,000 patients annually through 2.5 million visits across hundreds of sites, providing advocacy, education, programs, and data resources on behalf of the FQHC network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAOAL

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Community health advocacy
• Health center association
• Healthcare workforce development
• Public health policy
• Clinical quality improvement

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CHC/ACT advocacy activities are funded through membership dues and private grants.
2. Private Grants: CHC/ACT receives funding through private grants to support advocacy and programming activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHC/ACT is a non-profit membership association that represents Connecticut's 17 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), delivering advocacy at federal and state levels, professional education programs, an annual statewide conference, data and regulatory resources, and operational programs including emergency preparedness, electronic health records collaboration, HIV/AIDS services, and health insurance enrollment support to its member health centers.

Product overview

CHC/ACT (Community Health Center Association of Connecticut) operates as an association representing 17 community health centers across hundreds of sites in Connecticut, serving 452,000 patients annually. The organization offers a portfolio of support services rather than a single product: core offerings include educational programs and an annual conference for health center professionals, data resources and analytics on patient populations and health outcomes, regulatory resources provided in partnership with Berry Dunn, and advocacy services supporting federal funding protection and HUSKY/Medicaid program effectiveness. Additional programs cover emergency preparedness, EHR support, HIV/AIDS services, health insurance enrollment assistance, and clinical quality improvement initiatives. The association facilitates connections between health centers and state/federal agencies through partnerships and member resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHC/ACT Education Programs Educational sessions covering health center operations, staff development, clinical best practices, leadership, and skills training, offered virtually or in-person for member health center professionals.
• CHC/ACT Annual Conference Annual statewide conference bringing together Connecticut's community health center professionals for networking, education, and advocacy coordination.
• Data Resources & Analytics

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 452,000 patients (1 in 8 Connecticut residents) through 2.5 million visits annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• National Association of Community Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHC/ACT is a member of the National Association of Community Health Centers, enabling national representation and best practice sharing for Connecticut's health centers.
• CBIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecticut Business & Industry Association membership supporting business and healthcare policy interests.
• Forvis MazarsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing professional services support to CHC/ACT. Forvis Mazars is an accounting and consulting firm.
• Luro HealthmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing healthcare technology and services support to CHC/ACT.
• WipflimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing professional services to CHC/ACT.
• Berry DunnmajorTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor providing regulatory resources and cybersecurity webinar content for Connecticut's Community Health Centers.
• 3RNETmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHC/ACT partners with 3RNET to help Connecticut health centers with recruitment and retention of valued staff through the 3RNET platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Primary Care Association: California state PCA serving FQHCs and community clinics. Comparable role in advocacy, education, and statewide coordination of community health center policy, workforce, and quality initiatives.
• Florida Association of Community Health Centers: Florida state PCA for FQHCs. Comparable member-driven association focused on federal/state advocacy, workforce development, quality improvement, and operational support for member health centers.
• Illinois Primary Health Care Association: Illinois state PCA representing community health centers. Directly comparable in mission and structure, providing advocacy, education, training, and clinical quality support to FQHCs serving underserved communities.
• Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers: State Primary Care Association representing Massachusetts FQHCs. Directly comparable as a state-level membership association advocating for community health centers, providing training, policy advocacy, and workforce support to its member centers.
• Ohio Association of Community Health Centers: Ohio state PCA representing FQHCs across the state. Comparable peer in advocacy, training, and operational support for community health centers serving low-income and uninsured populations.
• Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers: Pennsylvania state PCA representing FQHCs. Directly comparable as a membership association providing training, technical assistance, advocacy, and policy support to community health centers across the state.
• Community Health Care Association of New York State: New York state PCA representing FQHCs statewide. Highly comparable mission and structure: advocacy, training, quality improvement, and data support for community health centers serving underserved populations.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Centers: National umbrella organization for all U.S. FQHCs and state PCAs, of which CHC/ACT is a member. Provides federal advocacy, training, and national data — overlapping with CHC/ACT at the federal level but operating at national scale.

Emerging players

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: National nonprofit supporting free and charitable clinics serving uninsured and underinsured patients. Comparable safety-net mission and advocacy for underserved populations, though organizational model differs from FQHCs.

Others

• Connecticut Hospital Association: Connecticut statewide hospital trade association. Operates in the same healthcare policy arena in Connecticut, engaging on Medicaid, workforce, and regulatory issues — adjacent rather than directly competitive to CHC/ACT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CTHealthCenters
• Facebookfacebook.com/chcact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-center-association-of-connecticut

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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