Uncompahgre Medical Center

What Uncompahgre Medical Center does

Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC) is a nonprofit, community-governed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1979 and headquartered at 1350 S. Aspen Street, Norwood, Colorado. It delivers integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to the rural San Miguel River Basin — specifically frontier-designated portions of Montrose, San Miguel, and Ouray Counties (population density of six or fewer persons per square mile) where it is one of very few comprehensive providers. UMC serves approximately 4,800 patients, employs 39 full-time staff plus part-time personnel (combined annual salary ~$2.9M), and is governed by a 12-member community Board of Directors.

The operating model rests on Section 330 FQHC enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, supplemented by a federal 340B drug pricing program, sliding-scale patient fees with a 20% cash discount for uninsured patients, Medicare Shared Savings Program value-based payments, federal/state grants (Bureau of Primary Health Care, San Miguel County), and a community-funded Neighbor-to-Neighbor assistance program. Service delivery combines an in-person Norwood clinic (Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Thursday until 7:00 PM with same-day appointments) with telehealth, a free patient transportation shuttle operated in partnership with All Points Transit, and bilingual English/Spanish digital access. The technology stack is commodity healthcare IT: eClinicalWorks EMR with the Healow patient portal app (mycw93.ecwcloud.com), NexHealth online booking, DocuSign for digital forms, and SurveyMonkey for satisfaction surveys; no proprietary platform or AI/ML components are disclosed.

UMC has been designated a Patient Centered Medical Home by the NCQA every year since 2015 and ranked in the top 10% nationally by HRSA among ~1,400 FQHCs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, including receipt of the HRSA Health Center Quality Leaders GOLD Award. In 2024 and 2025 it achieved the best patient outcomes for diabetes (A1c) and hypertension among a 21-FQHC Colorado Medicare Shared Savings network serving 11,829 Medicare beneficiaries. Recent leadership additions include Dr. Anna Sirbu as Chief Dental Officer in October 2025.

Name

Uncompahgre Medical Center

Legal name

Uncompahgre Medical Center

Website

https://umclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uncompahgre Medical Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in Norwood, Colorado, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to ~4,800 frontier-area patients across Montrose, San Miguel, and Ouray Counties via 39 FTEs, telehealth, and a free transportation shuttle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Pharmacy prescription services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicare and Medicaid FQHC Reimbursement: As a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, UMC receives enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services billed to patients and insurance providers. Sliding fee scale based on income level.
3. Medicare Shared Savings Program: Value-based program where results are based on quality-related Medicare patient outcomes. UMC achieved best outcomes for diabetes and hypertension among Colorado FQHC group in 2024 and 2025.
4. 340B Pharmacy Program: Discounted drug pricing program generating revenue through pharmacy operations
5. Government Grants and Foundation Support: Support from Bureau of Primary Health Care (federal), state grants, San Miguel County, and private foundations
6. Patient Transportation Services: Free transportation shuttle service for patients (revenue-neutral program funded by UMC operations)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Uncompahgre Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) that delivers integrated primary medical care, dental, behavioral health, and on-site pharmacy services to residents of rural and frontier communities in Montrose, San Miguel, and Ouray Counties, Colorado. Services are available in person, via telehealth, and through a free patient transportation shuttle, with a sliding fee scale, financial assistance, and bilingual (English/Spanish) support to remove affordability and access barriers. UMC operates as a Patient Centered Medical Home (NCQA) emphasizing care coordination across the four service pillars.

Product overview

Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering an integrated healthcare services portfolio centered on four core pillars: Medical Services, Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Pharmacy Services. The organization provides these services through a unified care model that includes a Patient Portal (with Healow mobile app), Telehealth capabilities for remote care, and Special Programs such as patient transportation, cancer screening, and financial assistance through the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. UMC also participates in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide discounted prescriptions. Services are accessible through same-day appointments, extended hours, and online booking via NexHealth. UMC emphasizes preventive care and has been recognized with the Health Center Quality Leaders GOLD Award for top 10% national clinical performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary and preventive medical care for patients from infants to geriatrics, including acute and chronic illness treatment (hypertension, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, intestinal disorders, arthritis), well child exams, prenatal care (through 18 weeks), immunizations, urgent care, laboratory tests, health exams, cancer screenings, and digital X-rays.
• Dental Services Preventive dental care including cleaning, gum disease treatment, digital X-rays, fillings, crowns, extractions, bridges, and pediatric dentistry. Operates Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment through individual psychotherapy, 5-point ear acupuncture, goal setting, depression/anxiety care, wellness groups, chronic pain management, parenting support, weight management counseling, grief support, and integrated medical/dental appointments.
• Pharmacy Services Prescription filling and compounding from any provider, 340B discount program, over-the-counter medications, essential oils, special item ordering, medication take-back program, vitamins and nutritionals, and prescription mail service. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Thursday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm.
• Telehealth Services Medical and behavioral telehealth appointments for patients who cannot come into the clinic, providing remote access to care across Montrose, San Miguel, and Ouray Counties.
• Patient Portal Healthcare Support Portal providing 24x7 access to health records, Healow mobile app for iOS, and digital check-in via QR code scanning.
• Patient Transportation Shuttle Free shuttle service that picks up patients from their residence and brings them to their appointment at UMC, then returns them home — addressing rural access barriers in the San Miguel River Basin.
• Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program Financial assistance program providing support to patients in need with travel expenses, medical bills, and other medical support, funded through community member donations.
• 340B Drug Pricing Program Discounted prescription medications for patients through the federal 340B drug pricing program, reducing costs for UMC patients and supporting the center's pharmacy operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10% national ranking among 1,400 HRSA FQHCs in 2022, 2023, and 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food Bank of the RockiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMC partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to provide food for patients who are homebound and have food insecurities. 82% of these residents live in Montrose County. Service is only available to UMC's patients.
• All Points TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUMC runs a patient transportation shuttle which will pick up patients from their residence and bring them to their appointment at UMC and then return them to their residence at no charge. Patients contact Susan at All Points Transit (970) 249-0128. 82% of the patients who used this service were Montrose County residents.
• San Miguel County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 vaccine distribution partnership. UMC dispenses Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines. San Miguel County dispenses Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+. County provides COVID-19 updates and information on their website.
• St. Mary's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital located 130 miles from Norwood in Grand Junction. Air service available for emergencies.
• Montrose Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital located 65 miles from Norwood in Montrose.
• Delta County Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital in Delta, Colorado.
• Community Hospital (Grand Junction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.
• Medicare Shared Savings Program Colorado FQHC NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMC participates in this value-based program grouped with 20 other Colorado FQHCs. UMC achieved best patient outcomes for diabetes (A1c) and hypertension among this group in 2024 and 2025. Together, the network improved care for 11,829 Medicare beneficiaries and provides care to 857,000 Coloradans annually.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Family Health Centers: Colorado FQHC serving Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin counties with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health. Most direct comparable: similar rural/frontier footprint, FQHC reimbursement model, sliding-fee scale, and value-based care participation.
• Marillac Health: Grand Junction, Colorado FQHC providing medical, dental, and behavioral health to uninsured/underinsured Mesa County residents. Comparable as a Western Colorado FQHC with sliding-fee scale, 340B pharmacy, and MSSP participation.
• Axis Health System: FQHC serving Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata, and San Juan counties in rural southwestern Colorado. Comparable integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services in a rural/frontier setting similar to UMC's.
• Sunrise Community Health: Northern Colorado FQHC with multiple sites offering medical, dental, and behavioral health under a PCMH model. Comparable as a Colorado FQHC peer participating in value-based care and HRSA quality programs.
• Salud Family Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across northern Colorado with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable FQHC operations model, sliding-fee scale, and patient demographics.
• Clinica Family Health: Colorado FQHC serving the Boulder, Broomfield, and Adams county areas with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable FQHC operating model and patient mix.
• Valley-Wide Health Systems: Rural Colorado FQHC serving the San Luis Valley and Arkansas Valley with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable rural/frontier footprint and FQHC reimbursement model.
• Tepeyac Community Health Center: Colorado FQHC serving underserved populations in the Denver metro with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health. Comparable FQHC operating model though serving a more urban population.

Broad incumbents

• CVS Health (MinuteClinic / Oak Street Health): Large diversified primary-care and pharmacy operator including retail clinics and value-based senior care. Relevant as a broad incumbent competing for primary-care and pharmacy share, but operates at far larger scale and urban/suburban settings than UMC's frontier footprint.

Others

• Colorado Community Health Network: State-level association representing Colorado's 20 FQHCs (including UMC). Relevant as an ecosystem enabler and policy/reimbursement partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UncompahgreMedicalCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uncompahgre-combined-clinics

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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