Open Door Health Center

What Open Door Health Center does

Open Door Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota, founded in 1983 as The Wellness Center and rebranded under the Open Door name in 1994. It serves more than 11,000 patients annually across Southern Minnesota with an integrated care model spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, chiropractic, and insurance enrollment services, with particular focus on uninsured, underinsured, and low-income populations through a sliding-fee discount program. The organization operates 100+ staff across multiple sites including a Mankato flagship, a Shakopee location, and school-based health centers.

The care delivery platform is built on the Epic electronic health record with the MyChart patient portal, deployed through the OCHIN shared instance, a transition completed in March 2026. This positions Open Door on the same EHR backbone used by many academic and large health systems, supporting continuity of care, interoperability, and population health reporting required for FQHC designation. Ancillary service lines are co-located to support whole-person care, and the FQHC status confers eligibility for federal Section 330 grants, 340B drug pricing, and Medicare/Medicaid cost reimbursement.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a community health center: a mix of patient service revenue (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay on the sliding scale), federal FQHC grants administered through HRSA, state and local community grants, and philanthropic donations. The center is governed as a 501(c)(3) with a community board structure required for FQHC status, and it has been pursuing geographic and service-line expansion across the South Central Minnesota region.

Name

Open Door Health Center

Legal name

Open Door Health Center

Website

https://odhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Open Door Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southern Minnesota providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and chiropractic services to approximately 11,000 underserved patients annually across multiple sites including Mankato and Shakopee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (FQHC)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Integrated healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mankato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, and Medical Assistance. Sliding fee discounts provided based on income and household size.
2. Federal FQHC Grants: HRSA Health Center Program Grant funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center. Receives HHS funding and is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C 254b.
3. Community Grants and Donations: United Way Partner Grant, Mankato Area Foundation Hickory Tech Fund, City of Mankato CDBG, Blue Earth County SHIP Grant, MN Dental Foundation, Minnesota Department of Health grants, and community support donations.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting nonprofit mission. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Open Door Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and chiropractic care to Southern Minnesota communities. Services are delivered regardless of insurance status, with sliding fee discounts based on income and household size. The center also offers insurance enrollment assistance, school-based health centers, telehealth, and community resource referrals.

Product overview

Open Door Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated, community-based healthcare through a single-location multi-service model. The organization offers medical, dental, behavioral health, and chiropractic services at its Mankato and Shakopee locations, with additional School-Based Health Centers in local schools. Supporting services include insurance enrollment assistance, a sliding fee discount program, community resource referrals, and telehealth options. Patient engagement is facilitated through the MyChart (Epic) patient portal. Services are coordinated through a team-based approach, with all clinical services available at the main Mankato location and medical, dental, behavioral health, and insurance services at the Shakopee location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including cleanings, exams, digital and panoramic x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, partials, crowns, full mouth rehabilitation, and treatment of gum disease. Emergency dental appointments available.
• Behavioral Health Services Confidential counseling and therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, autism, relationships, and life transitions. Treatment modalities include CBT, EMDR, ART, play therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies.
• Chiropractic Care Musculoskeletal health services for all ages treating neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headaches, TMJ, and other conditions using a whole-person approach.
• Insurance Enrollment Services Free assistance with health insurance enrollment through MNsure, Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid), and MinnesotaCare. Certified enrollment specialists provide bilingual support for individuals, families, and children.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Income-based discount program with five levels based on household size and income. Available for uninsured or underinsured patients. Self-attestation option allows 90-day discounts without documentation.
• School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Program Healthcare services provided directly in school settings, currently operating at MAPS Center for Learning and Lincoln Community Center locations.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online patient portal powered by Epic/OCHIN providing 24/7 access to medical records, lab results, secure messaging with providers, and appointment scheduling.
• Telehealth Services Virtual appointment options available when appropriate, enabling remote patient consultations.
• Community Resources Connections to local support programs addressing social determinants of health including food assistance, housing support, transportation, legal aid, and employment help through partnerships with community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 11,000 individuals each year with integrated healthcare services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN supplies information technology and related services to Open Door Health Center and other OCHIN participants. OCHIN engages in quality assessment and improvement activities, coordinates clinical review, and helps establish best practice standards. Open Door is part of an organized health care arrangement including OCHIN participants.
• Minnesota State University (MNSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Minnesota State University in Mankato offering clinical education for dental therapy, dental hygiene, and medical assistant students. Partnership includes staff internships and preceptorship programs.
• South Central CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with South Central College in North Mankato providing clinical training settings for dental and healthcare students.
• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership begun in 2016 thanks to Blue Cross/Blue Shield grants to provide legal resources and support for patients.
• Scott CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Scott County Integrated Health Center, a new mental health facility. Partnership with St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Allina Health to improve access to mental health resources.
• St. Francis Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner in Scott County Integrated Health Center collaboration for mental health services expansion.
• Allina HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner in Scott County Integrated Health Center collaboration for mental health services expansion.
• JE Dunn ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Scott County Integrated Health Center construction project.
• EAPCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect for Scott County Integrated Health Center construction project.
• Second Harvest HeartlandminorOthersPartner organization for food assistance referrals and community resource connections.
• Mankato Area United WayminorOthersPartner agency for community support programs and referrals.
• Wellshare InternationalminorOthersCommunity resource partner organization for health and wellness support.
• Echo Food ShelfminorOthersFood shelf partner for community resources and food insecurity referrals.
• Partners for Affordable HousingminorOthersHousing support partner addressing social determinants of health.
• Genoa PharmacyminorOthersPharmacy added to Mankato location in 2018 for integrated prescription services.
• Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-Based Health Center partnership with grants to open SBHCs in Center for Learning and Lincoln Community Center schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Allina Health: Large Minnesota-based health system with hospital and clinic network including a Scott County partner with Open Door. Comparable as a regional incumbent overlapping with Open Door's service area, though focused on broader acute and specialty care.
• Mayo Clinic Health System: Regional health system with a Mankato location providing primary and specialty care across Southern Minnesota. Comparable as a major provider in Open Door's service area, though it serves insured patients at commercial rates and does not focus on the FQHC sliding-fee model.
• Sanford Health: Large Upper Midwest health system with significant Minnesota presence. Comparable as a regional incumbent and former employer of several Open Door clinicians, though focused on broad specialty and hospital-based care rather than the FQHC model.

Direct peers

• People's Center Health Services: Minneapolis FQHC providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, and dental services on a sliding-fee scale. Comparable as a community-based, multi-service FQHC serving diverse urban and immigrant populations.
• Minnesota Community Care: St. Paul-based FQHC offering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a Minnesota FQHC with a multi-site, sliding-fee model and similar mission.
• Indian Health Board of Minneapolis: Urban Indian FQHC offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse services. Comparable as a community health center with integrated services and culturally tailored care, with HRSA-aligned funding.
• Neighborhood HealthSource: Minneapolis FQHC operating multiple clinic sites with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a multi-site FQHC with integrated care and sliding-fee programs serving uninsured and underinsured patients.
• Southside Community Health Services: Minneapolis FQHC delivering primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and enabling services. Directly comparable as a multi-service FQHC with sliding-fee structure and integrated care model.
• Axis Medical Center: Minneapolis FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management on a sliding-fee scale. Comparable as a Minnesota FQHC with similar mission and patient mix.

Regional players

• Mankato Clinic: Independent physician-owned multi-specialty clinic serving greater Mankato. Comparable as a regional primary and specialty care provider in the same geography, though it operates on a traditional fee-for-service model rather than FQHC sliding-fee structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/opendoorhc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-door-health-center

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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