Adams County Health Center

What Adams County Health Center does

Adams County Health Center Inc. (ACHC) is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Council, Idaho, operating an integrated single-site medical campus that delivers primary care, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, optometry, behavioral health, physical therapy, immunizations, and financial/insurance counseling services. The facility serves rural residents of Adams, Washington, Valley, and surrounding Idaho counties regardless of social or economic status, supported by federal HHS funding, PHS/Federal Tort Claims Act deemed status, and a sliding-fee program for low-income patients. ACHC supplements its core services by hosting partner-delivered specialty care, including St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus mobile mammography units, Southwest District Health WIC appointments, and Boise Mobile Vet Center visits, and operates ADCES-accredited and CDC-recognized diabetes education and prevention programs that unlock Medicare reimbursement streams.

ACHC's underlying technology stack centers on a NextGen-powered patient portal enabling online appointment management and health record access; no proprietary AI, ML, or externally developed models are disclosed. Patient engagement is multi-channel, spanning the company website (achcid.org), Facebook live streaming of community events, on-site events including diabetes screenings and community walks, and email newsletters. The center maintains a Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, VA Authorized Urgent Care Center designation, and received Health Center Program High-Value Care and Advancing Health IT Quality awards in 2025.

The business model relies on three revenue streams: federal HHS funding tied to FQHC status, third-party payer reimbursement (insurance and Medicaid), and sliding-fee patient payments, with supplementary grant and donation inflows (including a USDA Rural Development loan and community/board contributions) supporting capital programs such as the $5,707,547 new clinic building that opened in August 2024. Leadership comprises CEO Mendy Stanford, CFO Wendy Mott, Project Director Mary Ann Domecq, and Chairman of the Board Doris Crossley; ACHC is governed independently with no parent company.

Name

Adams County Health Center

Legal name

Adams County Health Center Inc.

Website

https://achcid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adams County Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in Council, Idaho, delivering integrated primary care, dental, pharmacy, optometry, behavioral health, and physical therapy services to rural residents of Adams, Washington, Valley, and surrounding Idaho counties regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Rural Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), 340B Program Administration & Contract Pharmacy Services (HLAFALAL), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care clinic
• Community health services
• Dental and behavioral health

Headquarters

HQ city

Council

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HHS Funding (FQHC): As a Federally Qualified Health Center, ACHC receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims.
2. Patient Payments: Revenue from patients with insurance, Medicaid, and those who qualify for ACHC's sliding fee program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adams County Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers integrated primary medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, physical therapy, pharmacy, and laboratory services to residents of Adams County, Idaho and surrounding rural communities. Operations are anchored at a Council, Idaho main campus and a New Meadows satellite clinic, with telehealth, an after-hours nurse line, and a 24/7 on-call provider line extending reach. The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay on a sliding-fee scale, and participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Product overview

Adams County Health Center Inc. (ACHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated array of healthcare services including primary care, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, optometry, behavioral health, physical therapy, immunizations, and financial/insurance assistance. The center operates specialized programs including a CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and an ADCES-accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. ACHC also hosts partner services such as mobile mammography units (St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus), Southwest District Health WIC appointments, and Boise Mobile Vet Center visits. Patients access care through a NextGen-powered patient portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Comprehensive primary medical care for individuals and families in Adams County, Idaho, delivered by family medicine physicians and family nurse practitioners at the Council main campus and New Meadows satellite clinic. Includes routine check-ups, chronic disease management, preventive care, vaccinations, and acute visits for rural residents.
• Dental Services General and preventive dental care for patients of all ages, delivered at Adams County Health Center as part of the center's integrated multi-specialty care model. Includes routine dental cleanings, exams, restorative procedures, and preventive dental care for rural residents who would otherwise travel long distances to access dental services.
• Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health counseling and treatment for Adams County residents, delivered as part of ACHC's integrated care model alongside primary care. Provides accessible mental health support in a rural area where such services are scarce.
• Optometry Services Eye examinations, vision assessments, and related optometric care for rural Adams County residents, provided in conjunction with the center's other co-located services.
• Pharmacy Services On-site outpatient pharmacy dispensing medications at reduced cost through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Serves ACHC patients and other 340B-eligible patients in Adams County, lowering drug costs in a rural setting.
• Laboratory Services Diagnostic laboratory testing supporting primary care and other clinical services at ACHC, providing lab work for rural patients without requiring travel to distant facilities.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy and rehabilitation services delivered at ACHC to rural Adams County residents, supporting recovery and mobility needs without requiring long-distance travel.
• Telehealth Visits Telephone and video-based clinical visits for established and new patients who cannot easily access the clinic in person, extending ACHC's care reach across rural Adams County.
• After-Hours Nurse Triage Line Nurse-staffed triage line providing after-hours clinical guidance to ACHC patients for non-emergency health questions when the clinic is closed.
• 24-Hour On-Call Provider Line Round-the-clock access to an on-call medical provider for urgent or emergent patient needs outside normal clinic hours, ensuring continuous coverage for rural Adams County patients.
• Sliding-Fee Scale Payment Program Income-based discount program adjusting patient out-of-pocket charges based on family size and income, allowing uninsured and underinsured Adams County residents to access services at reduced cost.
• New Meadows Satellite Clinic Satellite clinic of Adams County Health Center in New Meadows, Idaho, providing walk-in access to ACHC services for residents of New Meadows and the surrounding region.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest District HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthwest District Health WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) professionals provide in-person WIC appointments at ACHC. Services scheduled through SWDH in Weiser (208-549-2370) or Payette (208-642-9321).
• St. Alphonsus (Saint Alphonsus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Alphonsus Mobile Mammography Unit (MammoBus) provides screening mammography services at ACHC, including 3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis. Appointments scheduled by calling 208-367-8787.
• St. Luke's Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Luke's Mobile Mammogram provides screening mammography services at ACHC. Service designed for individuals age 30 and older. Appointments: 208-706-2055 or toll-free 1-866-381-2055.
• Boise Mobile Vet CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoise Mobile Vet Center Vehicle provides free, confidential services to servicemembers, veterans, and family members including VA benefits information, resources, and counseling options. Contact: 208-342-3612.
• United Way of Treasure ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides FindHelpIdaho.org 101 Training sessions at ACHC for community-based organizations on resource navigation and referrals. Training includes lunch and chance to win $100 Amazon Gift Card.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Terry Reilly Health Services: Idaho-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple sites in the Treasure Valley. Directly comparable as a multi-service FQHC operating under the same federal regulatory framework and serving similar rural/underserved populations in Idaho.
• Marimn Health: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Coeur d'Alene area with medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as an integrated FQHC with on-site pharmacy and dental, serving a rural/semi-rural Idaho population.
• Family Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho, providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services throughout south-central Idaho. Closely comparable as another Idaho FQHC with a similar multi-service rural model and sliding-fee program.
• HealthWest: Federally Qualified Health Center based in Chubbuck, Idaho, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in southeastern Idaho. Directly comparable as an FQHC serving rural Idaho communities with a similar integrated care model.
• Upper Valley Community Health Services: Idaho-based community health center providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in the upper Snake River Valley region. Comparable as a rural Idaho FQHC with a similar multi-service mission.
• Heritage Health: Idaho FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across northern Idaho (Coeur d'Alene area). Comparable as a multi-site FQHC operating under the same federal framework with similar service breadth and rural/underserved focus.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers: National advocacy and training organization for Community Health Centers and FQHCs across the U.S. Comparable as the industry association whose policy advocacy directly affects ACHC's federal funding environment and operating framework.
• Idaho Primary Care Association: Statewide membership organization representing Idaho's Community Health Centers, including FQHCs like ACHC. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that supports, trains, and advocates on behalf of FQHCs and could be a peer in the context of shared membership and federal funding advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Saint Alphonsus Health System: Regional Catholic health system operating hospitals and clinics in Idaho (including a mobile mammography partnership with ACHC). Comparable as a broader incumbent healthcare provider whose service territory overlaps with ACHC's catchment area but operates hospital-based rather than FQHC-based.
• St. Luke's Health System: Idaho's largest health system operating hospitals and clinics across the state, including a partnership with ACHC for mobile mammography. Comparable as a regional healthcare provider whose services overlap with ACHC's primary care offerings, but operates at a much larger scale and as a system rather than a community health center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adamscountyhealthcenter

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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