Hudson Headwaters Health Network

What Hudson Headwaters Health Network does

Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating 26 health centers across the North Country region of upstate New York, from Saratoga County to the Canadian border. Founded in 1981, the network delivers comprehensive primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health) alongside specialty services (nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, podiatry, rheumatology, vascular), urgent care, dental, behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, lab, imaging, and nutrition counseling. It extends reach through mobile health units, school-based dental programs (Healthy Smiles, serving over 9,700 children across 50+ schools), telehealth via the Qure4u platform, home-based primary care (Homeward Bound), palliative care, nursing home services across five affiliated facilities, and the PACE program for the elderly.

The technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Athenahealth powers the patient portal and EHR, Qure4u enables telehealth visits, Phreesia provides the Appointment Accelerator for earlier-appointment notifications, and an online scheduling system supports self-service booking. Care coordination is supported by clinical pharmacists, care managers, and behavioral health integrated into primary care workflows. Revenue is generated through patient services billed across nearly two dozen commercial insurance carriers plus Medicare and Medicaid, supplemented by FQHC federal grants under 42 U.S.C. 254b, 340B drug pricing program savings, Ryan White HIV/AIDS program funding, Northern Border Regional Commission grants, and three community pharmacies (Moreau, Malone, Salem). A sliding fee program and FTCA-deemed liability protection enable service regardless of ability to pay. The organization is independently governed with no parent entity and reports no M&A history, recent leadership changes, or external equity funding.

Name

Hudson Headwaters Health Network

Legal name

Hudson Headwaters Health Network

Website

https://hhhn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 26 health centers across upstate New York's North Country, delivering integrated primary, specialty, dental, pharmacy, and home-based care under a sliding-fee mission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Home-Based Primary Care / Medical House Call Practices (HLAFAEAI), 340B Program Administration & Support (HLAEAKAJ)

Keywords

• Community health centers
• Primary care services
• Federally qualified health center
• Rural healthcare network
• Specialty medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Queensbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to insurance carriers and patients. Organization accepts health insurance from nearly two dozen carriers. Offers sliding fee discount program for eligible uninsured and underinsured patients.
2. Federal Health Center Program Grants: FQHC grant funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Federally Qualified Health Centers receive federal grants to provide care to underserved populations.
3. 340B Federal Drug Pricing Program: Participates in the 340B federal drug pricing program that allows the organization to purchase outpatient drugs at reduced prices and generate savings for patient care.
4. Ryan White Program: Federally funded grant program providing HIV/AIDS care and support services, including testing, primary care, and assistance for affected individuals and families.
5. Hepatitis C Program: Program offering free and confidential rapid Hepatitis C testing, connection to specialty care, and focused care management services for people living with HCV.
6. Northern Border Regional Commission Grants: Grant funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission to expand dental services in the North Country region.
7. Pharmacy Services: Community pharmacy services at Moreau, Malone, and Salem locations. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans. Offers prescription delivery and drive-thru pickup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hudson Headwaters Health Network operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive primary, specialty, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive care services through 26 health centers across Upstate New York's North Country region. Services are supported by telehealth, mobile health units, school-based programs, and home-based care, with a sliding fee program ensuring access regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services through a network of 26 health centers across Upstate New York. The organization operates on a platform-plus-services model, offering integrated primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health) alongside specialty services (nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, podiatry, rheumatology, vascular services) and supporting services (behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, lab services, medical imaging, nutrition counseling). The network includes urgent care centers in Glens Falls and Warrensburg, the Albert R. Tucker Dental Services Center, three pharmacy locations (Pharmacy at Moreau, Pharmacy at Malone, Pharmacy at Salem), and the Pathways program for homebound, palliative, and nursing home care. Services are complemented by digital offerings including telehealth via Qure4u, an athenahealth patient portal, and online scheduling. The Healthy Smiles school-based dental program extends services directly to area schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healthy Smiles: School-based dental program providing preventive dental services and oral health education to children throughout the North Country.
• Pathways
• PACE at Hudson Headwaters
• Kitchen Rx: Cooking for Better Health

Products and services

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Pediatrics
• Women's Health
• Dentistry
• Healthy Smiles School-Based Dental Program
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Rheumatology
• Vascular Services
• Behavioral Health
• Care Management
• Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Hepatitis C Program
• Lab Services
• Medical Imaging
• Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Education
• Ryan White Program
• Telehealth Appointments
• Pathways Homeward Bound
• Pathways Nursing Home Care
• Pathways Palliative Care
• Hudson Headwaters Pharmacy
• Patient Portal (athenahealth)
• Online Scheduling

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9,700 children served by school-based dental program since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UVM Health Network - CVPH Diagnostic CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVM Health Network-CVPH Diagnostic Center located within Champlain Family Health providing on-site X-ray, EKG, and blood draw services. Also home to CVPH Family Medicine Residency Program residents providing care under supervision.
• Albany Medical Center Maternal Fetal MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbany Medical Center's Maternal Fetal Medicine team provides specialized high-risk pregnancy care in dedicated space at the Women's Health location in Glens Falls, offering consultations and advanced monitoring.
• Elderwood at TiconderogacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled nursing facility where Hudson Headwaters provides primary and palliative care services as part of the Pathways Nursing Home Care program.
• Elderwood of North CreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled nursing facility where Hudson Headwaters provides primary and palliative care services as part of the Pathways Nursing Home Care program.
• The Pines at Glens FallscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled nursing facility where Hudson Headwaters provides primary and palliative care services as part of the Pathways Nursing Home Care program.
• Fort Hudson Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled nursing facility where Hudson Headwaters provides primary and palliative care services as part of the Pathways Nursing Home Care program.
• Countryside Adult HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult care home where Hudson Headwaters provides primary care services as part of the Pathways Nursing Home Care program.
• Mary McClellan FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation funding the Kitchen Rx: Cooking for Better Health program series held at the Stewart's Shops/Dake Family Teaching Kitchen at Salem Family Health.
• Stewart's Shops/Dake Family Teaching KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Kitchen Rx: Cooking for Better Health nutrition education classes, made possible by Mary McClellan Foundation funding.
• PhreesiacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Appointment Accelerator platform used to notify patients via text when earlier appointment slots become available, improving access and utilization.
• Qure4ucoreTechnology or IntegrationTelehealth platform used for virtual patient visits, enabling remote healthcare delivery across the network's service area.
• AthenahealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides patient portal technology enabling patients to access test results, appointment history, medication lists, and communicate securely with their care team.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Health Center, Inc. Large Connecticut-based FQHC network delivering comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across multiple sites. Operates the same FQHC platform-plus-services model with school-based programs, mobile units, and integrated care management, making it the closest architectural peer to Hudson Headwaters.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Major New York City FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across multiple Manhattan and Queens sites. Directly comparable FQHC operator with similar integrated services, sliding fee program, and community health mission.
• Urban Health Plan: Large Bronx-based FQHC network operating primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services with school-based and community programs. HRSA Quality Leader awardee with comparable FQHC platform model and integrated service lines.
• Family Health Centers at NYU Langone: NYU Langone-operated FQHC network providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and care management across Brooklyn. Same FQHC platform-plus-services model with academic affiliation and integrated care coordination, comparable in scope to Hudson Headwaters' service breadth.
• Open Door Family Medical Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Hudson Valley region of New York with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable multi-site FQHC model in New York State with similar sliding-fee and school-based programming.

Regional players

• Albany Medical Center: Academic medical center serving eastern New York from which Maternal Fetal Medicine providers rotate into HHHN's Women's Health clinic. Functions as a tertiary referral and partnership partner rather than primary competitor in HHHN's core geography.
• St. Lawrence Health System: Northern New York health system operating Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Massena Hospital adjacent to HHHN's North Country service area. Comparable as a regional provider for acute and specialty care serving overlapping rural populations.
• Glens Falls Hospital: Acute care hospital and health system serving Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga counties from its Glens Falls base. Overlaps HHHN's service area for inpatient and specialty services but does not operate primary care at the same community scale.
• Adirondack Health: Regional health system serving the Adirondack region with a hospital in Saranac Lake and multiple satellite facilities. Overlaps HHHN's North Country service area for acute and specialty care, making it a regional adjacent rather than direct primary care competitor.
• UVM Health Network: Academic regional health system anchored by the University of Vermont Medical Center, operating Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh where HHHN partners for diagnostic and residency services. Comparable as a regional incumbent but functions primarily as a partner rather than competitor in HHHN's footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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