Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation

What Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation does

The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation is a nonprofit organization that envisions healthy communities across North Carolina where everyone can flourish. FHLI develops and supports innovative partnerships that build a healthier North Carolina through collaboration and respect. With a long history in the state - and a deep understanding of its health care needs - FHLI scales solutions that benefit the entire state. FHLI staff is thought leaders and experts who bring communities together for a better, healthier North Carolina.

Name

Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation

Legal name

Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation

Website

https://www.foundationhli.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation is a nonprofit organization that envisions healthy communities across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC) (BPADAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops) (EDAAAFAG), Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Community health programs
• Coordinated care networks
• Rural health initiatives
• Oral health programs
• Health workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: FHLI receives funding from government sources (NC Department of Health and Human Services, federal grants) and private foundations. NCCARE360 was primarily funded through NCDHHS state allocations associated with the Healthy Opportunities Pilots.
2. Donations: Individual and organizational donations support FHLI programs. The organization operates a donation portal accepting contributions to specific programs or general operations.
3. Scholarship Program: The Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarship Program awards scholarships to employees and dependents of rural health clinic staff. Since 2006, over $166,000 has been awarded to more than 100 North Carolina scholars.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation (FHLI) is a North Carolina nonprofit that administers a portfolio of community-driven health programs. Its flagship offering is NCCARE360, the first statewide coordinated care network (powered by Unite Us technology) that connects health care providers and community-based organizations through closed-loop referrals to social support resources. The organization also delivers rural health advocacy, oral health improvement, integrated care training, leadership fellowships, scholarships, and maternal and child health equity programs across North Carolina.

Product overview

FHLI operates a portfolio of distinct health programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include NCCARE360, the first statewide coordinated care network (powered by Unite Us) that enables closed-loop referrals connecting health providers with social support services; the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative with its Community Oral Health Transformation initiative; the Center of Excellence for Integrated Care supporting practice transformation; the Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellowship for emerging leaders; the Bernstein Health Center Scholarships for rural clinic workforce development; the North Carolina Rural Health Association as the state rural health affiliate; Project ECHO Network in NC for provider education coordination; the Bertie County Behavioral Health Network addressing rural mental health; and MCHEAN for maternal and child health equity. These programs are administered separately but share FHLI's Community Voice Model framework for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCCARE360 The first statewide coordinated care network in North Carolina, connecting health care providers and community-based organizations to link individuals with social support resources including housing, food, transportation, and other essential services through a closed-loop referral system powered by Unite Us.
• North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC) A program working to resolve barriers to oral health and accelerate policies that improve oral health access for all North Carolinians through advocacy, programmatic work, and resource development.
• Center of Excellence for Integrated Care (COE) Supports clinics and systems across North Carolina in transforming operations to provide whole-person care through workforce development, practice transformation, and advocacy.
• Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellowship A two-year fellowship program that equips emerging health leaders to improve health and well-being across North Carolina through educational activities, mentorship, and community health projects focused on rural and underserved areas.
• Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships Scholarship program providing financial assistance for clinical education of employees at rural health clinics and college education for their dependents, supporting workforce development in North Carolina's rural health centers. Since 2006, over $166,000 has been awarded to more than 100 North Carolina scholars.
• North Carolina Rural Health Association (NCRHA) The official state affiliate of the National Rural Health Association, serving as a network of associations, organizations, and individuals representing health care, education, economic development, and local government to advocate for fair, affordable health care access.
• Project ECHO Network in North Carolina (PEN-NC) Coordinates Project ECHO programs across North Carolina, increasing efficiencies and expanding access to expertise and content to support health providers in delivering better care.
• Bertie County Behavioral Health Network A community collaboration facilitated by FHLI addressing behavioral health needs in rural Bertie County through partnerships with local organizations, health providers, and community leaders, providing harm reduction trainings, youth services, and Mental Health First Aid programs.
• Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network (MCHEAN) A community-driven network dedicated to strengthening maternal and child health equity in North Carolina, engaging partners and communities to develop sustainable solutions to health disparities.
• Community Oral Health Transformation (COrHT) Initiative An initiative launched in 2022 to advance value-based, prevention-focused oral health care across 14 safety-net dental practices spanning 47 North Carolina counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chronic disease screenings up by 434%
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCDHHS is the key government partner in the NCCARE360 public-private partnership. FHLI administers NCCARE360 as a core initiative integral to NCDHHS's mission to improve health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. FHLI also partners on various health policy and program initiatives.
• Unite UscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering NCCARE360. Provides the shared technology infrastructure enabling closed-loop referrals and coordination between health and human service providers.
• United Way of North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the NCCARE360 implementation team, working alongside FHLI and NCDHHS to connect health and human service providers statewide.
• NC 211majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of NCCARE360 implementation team. Individuals seeking assistance during NCCARE360 funding pauses are directed to NC 211 as an alternative information and referral service.
• NC AHEC (North Carolina Area Health Education Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHLI partners with NC AHEC on multiple initiatives including Project ECHO Network in North Carolina (PEN-NC) and workforce development programs.
• Access EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in Bertie County Behavioral Health Network collaboration facilitated by FHLI.
• Albemarle Regional Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in Bertie County Behavioral Health Network collaboration facilitated by FHLI.
• Greater Wynns Grove Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Bertie County Behavioral Health Network collaboration facilitated by FHLI.
• National Rural Health AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Carolina Rural Health Association (NCRHA) is the official state affiliate of the National Rural Health Association, representing health care, education, economic development, local government, and more.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust: Major North Carolina health-focused foundation investing in rural and underserved communities across the state. Directly comparable mission, NC geography, and grantmaking-plus-advocacy model, making it the closest functional peer to FHLI.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation: NC-focused health philanthropic foundation and current FHLI partner/funding source for the COrHT Initiative. Comparable in mission (NC health equity), footprint, and role as a state-level health grantmaker.
• Health Leads: National nonprofit operating social determinants of health programs and resource navigation platforms across multiple states. Closest national analogue to NCCARE360 with comparable SDOH platform model and community health worker integration.
• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: National nonprofit focused on oral health equity, value-based oral care transformation, and grantmaking. Current COrHT co-funder with FHLI; directly comparable in oral health transformation model and outcome-driven grantmaking.
• United Way of North Carolina: Statewide NC nonprofit coordinating community resource referrals and human service programs. Active NCCARE360 implementation partner with FHLI; directly comparable in statewide community resource navigation role.
• NC AHEC (North Carolina Area Health Education Centers): Statewide NC health workforce and provider education network. Active FHLI partner on Project ECHO and rural health initiatives; comparable in NC-wide scope, public-sector alignment, and health workforce mission.

Regional players

• Cone Health Foundation: North Carolina community health foundation focused on health equity and access, based in Greensboro. Comparable in mission and regional scope, though focused on a smaller sub-region than FHLI's statewide programs.
• Foundation for a Healthy High Point: Community health foundation in High Point, NC funding place-based health equity initiatives. Comparable community-driven health equity model but operates at city rather than state scale.

Broad incumbents

• Partners In Health: Major global health equity nonprofit operating community-driven integrated care delivery models. Comparable in community-led service delivery philosophy and health equity mission, though operating internationally and at much larger scale.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Largest U.S. philanthropy focused on health equity and building a Culture of Health. Operates at significantly larger scale than FHLI but pursues the same community-driven health equity agenda with research, advocacy, and grantmaking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NCFAHP
• Facebookfacebook.com/FHLINC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fhli

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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