PrimeCare Medical

What PrimeCare Medical does

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is a privately held, Pennsylvania-incorporated managed healthcare provider specializing exclusively in correctional settings. Founded in 1986 as Pennsylvania Institutional Health Services, the company rebranded to PrimeCare Medical in 1994 and has since grown to operate more than 80 managed sites across five states — Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, and Florida — through a corporate structure that includes PrimeCare Medical of New York, Inc., PCM Correctional Health Care, Inc. (Florida), and several professional corporations in New York that deliver medical, nursing, and dental services. The company contracts directly with county jails, state and federal prisons, and juvenile detention centers to deliver physician services, nursing, behavioral health (including psychiatry, crisis management, and suicide prevention), dentistry, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

PrimeCare monetizes through long-term, contract-based managed services agreements with government correctional facilities (multi-year contract structure, pricing not publicly disclosed), augmented by PCM Lite — a modular a la carte platform that packages individual capabilities including a proprietary Electronic Health Records system with in-house customization support, a cloud-based Facility Hub for workflow and procurement management, telemedicine-enabled behavioral health, pharmacy procurement through wholesale alliances, mobile imaging, laboratory services, medical billing, consulting/risk management, and contract monitoring. The technology platform is purpose-built for correctional environments and emphasizes customization, interoperability with lab systems, and operational reporting. Distribution is direct-to-government, pursued through relationship-based enterprise sales supported by Diamond-level sponsorship of MCAA, NCCHC, and state sheriff association conferences and active executive participation in industry events.

The company is management/founder-controlled with no disclosed external institutional or private equity backing. Leadership includes CEO Tom Weber (joined 2016, prior outside counsel), President Brent Bavington (since 2002, promoted 2019), COO Todd Haskins (since 1999), CMO Dr. Pamela Rollings-Mazza (MD/RN dual-credentialed, since 2008), CFO Matt Angelo (since 2017), and General Counsel Kate Peters (since 2018). The company operates a careers portal and active hiring model consistent with a 1,001–5,000 employee base, and maintains a thought leadership posture through peer-reviewed publications in NCCHC CorrectCare, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Nursing Journal, and American Jails.

Name

PrimeCare Medical

Legal name

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Website

https://primecaremedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PrimeCare Medical is a privately held managed healthcare provider serving U.S. correctional facilities, delivering physician, nursing, behavioral health, dental, and substance use treatment across 80+ sites in five states under long-term government contracts, augmented by a modular a la carte services platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Correctional healthcare services
• Inmate medical services
• Correctional nursing
• Jail behavioral health
• Correctional managed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Healthcare Contracts: PrimeCare Medical provides comprehensive correctional healthcare services under long-term contracts with county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. Services include physician services, nursing, behavioral health, dentistry, and MAT programs. The company has established over 80 sites across five states with contract longevity exceeding industry standards.
2. PCM Lite A La Carte Services: Modular service platform offering customizable solutions including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, electronic health records, diagnostic solutions, billing services, consulting, development, training, and contract monitoring. Facilities select only needed services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PrimeCare Medical provides comprehensive managed healthcare services to county jails, state and federal prisons, and juvenile detention centers across five states. Services include physician, nursing, behavioral health, dental, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders delivered under multi-year contracts. The company also operates PCM Lite, an a la carte platform offering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, EHR, diagnostics, billing, consulting, and contract monitoring.

Product overview

PrimeCare Medical operates as a comprehensive correctional health care company offering a unified portfolio of services across multiple states. The core offering includes medical, nursing, behavioral health, dental, and substance use disorder treatment delivered directly to correctional facilities. PCM Lite serves as a modular add-on platform providing supplementary products including Electronic Health Records, Laboratory and Imaging diagnostic services, Pharmacy Services, Billing Services, a Facility Hub for operational management, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Medical Waste Disposal, Consulting Services, Staff Training, and Contract Monitoring. The company maintains multiple state-specific entities including PrimeCare Medical of New York, Inc. and PCM Correctional Health Care, Inc. (Florida) to meet regional regulatory requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCM Lite: A comprehensive modular service platform providing á la carte correctional health care solutions including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies & equipment, electronic health records, diagnostic solutions, billing services, consulting, development, training, and contract monitoring.

Products and services

• PrimeCare Medical Managed Healthcare Services Comprehensive managed correctional healthcare delivery covering physician services, nursing, behavioral health, dental, and substance use disorder treatment delivered by employed clinicians at contracted correctional facilities.
• PCM Lite A modular a la carte service platform offering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, Electronic Health Records (EHR), diagnostic solutions, billing services, consulting, staff training, and contract monitoring for correctional facilities that do not require full staffing.
• Physician Services Physician evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for complex medical conditions in correctional facilities, supported by nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Nursing Services Licensed nursing staff (RNs, LPNs) trained per NCCHC standards delivering care at correctional facilities, with on-site Health Services Administrators and regional management support.
• Behavioral Health Services Psychiatric evaluation, crisis management, suicide prevention, and behavioral health treatment delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals, augmented by telemedicine when appropriate.
• Dentistry Services Dental evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment including exams, X-rays, fillings, and emergent dental procedures delivered by qualified dental professionals experienced in correctional settings.
• MAT Programs & SUD Treatment Medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders, prevent overdose, and reduce recidivism in correctional populations.
• Consulting Services & Risk Management Legal consultation, policy development and evaluation per NCCHC standards, staff training, risk management, and complex case review services for correctional facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 managed sites across 5 states demonstrating scale and market penetration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Diabetes AssociationminorOthers · 6 June 2026PrimeCare Medical participated in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure 2026 cycling event. Employees rode to raise funds for diabetes research. Vice President of Operations Christine Graupman and PCM Cycling Team Leader Tommy Williams participated.
• New York Law Enforcement Assistance Program (NYLEAP)minorOthers · 6 March 2026PrimeCare Medical of New York was a premier sponsor for the 3rd Annual Guardian's Cup event supporting NYLEAP, which provides mental health resources to law enforcement and first responders in New York State.
• Penn State THONminorOthers · 20 February 2026PrimeCare Medical has been a long-standing partner of Penn State THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropic organization fighting pediatric cancer. CEO Tom Weber and his wife Colleen have been major supporters. THON 2026 raised over $18.8 million.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Central PennsylvaniaminorOthers · 1 January 2026PrimeCare Medical is a 2x Gold Sponsor of UCP of Central PA's Magic Night 2026 gala, supporting programs for individuals with cerebral palsy.
• Central Pennsylvania Food BankminorOthers · 1 December 2025PrimeCare Medical donated $1,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in Harrisburg following a Thanksgiving Day social media campaign asking employees what they were thankful for.
• PA Breast Cancer CoalitionminorOthers · 5 October 2025PrimeCare Medical has been presenting sponsor of the Colonial Women's Golf Association's Annual Golf Fore a Cure tournament for multiple years. CEO Tom Weber and President Brent Bavington actively participate. Event benefits the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.
• Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster, PAminorOthers · 18 September 2025PrimeCare Medical hosted its 29th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting local charities, raising over $50,000 including a $25,000 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster, PA.
• National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyminorOthers · 9 August 2025PrimeCare Medical participated in Bike MS: ROC the Great Lakes cycling event, raising over $3,600 to support multiple sclerosis research and programs.
• United Way of the Southern TierminorOthers · 2 August 2025PrimeCare Medical donated $1,180 to United Way of the Southern Tier through participation in the Tour de Keuka cycling event. Funds support social programs in New York communities where PrimeCare operates.
• Justice & Mercy, Inc.minorOthers · 17 December 2024PrimeCare Medical sponsored Justice & Mercy, Inc.'s 17th Annual Whoopie Pie Day luncheon with a $2,500 sponsorship, supporting the organization's work at the intersection of justice and mercy in correctional settings.
• Special Olympics MarylandminorOthers · 8 September 2024PrimeCare Medical was a presenting sponsor for the President's Reception and Boardwalk Plunge at the Maryland Sheriff's Association Fall Conference, with proceeds supporting Special Olympics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wellpath: Wellpath is the largest private correctional healthcare provider in the United States, formed from the merger of Corizon Health and Correct Care Solutions in 2018. It delivers medical, behavioral health, and pharmaceutical services to county jails, state and federal prisons, and juvenile detention centers nationwide — directly comparable to PrimeCare's service offering and customer base.
• NaphCare: NaphCare is a private correctional healthcare company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, providing comprehensive medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy services to jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers across the U.S. It is a comparable specialty player with similar scale and customer profile to PrimeCare.
• Wexford Health Sources: Wexford Health Sources is a privately held correctional healthcare company that provides medical, mental health, pharmacy, and utilization management services to state, county, and federal correctional facilities. Like PrimeCare, it is a Pennsylvania-rooted, founder-controlled private company focused exclusively on correctional healthcare.
• Centurion Health: Centurion Health is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation that contracts with state correctional agencies to provide comprehensive healthcare services including medical, mental health, pharmacy, and substance use treatment. It is one of the most direct competitors to PrimeCare in state-level correctional healthcare contracts.
• CFG Health Systems: CFG Health Systems is a New Jersey-based correctional healthcare provider offering medical, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services to county jails and juvenile detention centers in the Northeast. It is a regional direct competitor to PrimeCare with overlap in target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services: Universal Health Services operates acute care and behavioral health hospitals and has historically provided correctional and forensic mental health services. While not exclusively focused on corrections, it competes for behavioral health contracts in state prison systems that overlap with PrimeCare's behavioral health segment.
• Centene Corporation: Centene is a major managed care company that operates Centurion Health, the largest correctional-focused subsidiary. Its broader Medicaid managed care platform creates cross-sell opportunities into correctional healthcare that PrimeCare cannot match.

Emerging players

• Mediko: Mediko is a smaller, growing correctional healthcare provider offering medical, mental health, and substance use services to county jails and detention centers. It competes with PrimeCare for county-level contracts but at a smaller scale and more limited geographic footprint.

Others

• Maxim Healthcare Services: Maxim Healthcare provides healthcare staffing and home health services and supplies contract clinicians to correctional facilities. It is an indirect competitor/partner as a labor supplier to correctional healthcare programs of the type PrimeCare operates.

Regional players

• Correctional Health Services (NYC Health + Hospitals): Correctional Health Services is the division of NYC Health + Hospitals that delivers healthcare to New York City inmates on Rikers Island and other NYC detention facilities. It represents the public-sector delivery model that PrimeCare competes against for New York state contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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