Central Ozarks Medical Center

What Central Ozarks Medical Center does

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Richland, Missouri, operating as a private nonprofit under 42 U.S.C. 254b with FTCA deemed status and continuous operation since 1979. The organization delivers integrated primary medical care, dental, behavioral health (including medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder), vision/optometry, OB/GYN, pediatrics, senior health, and telemedicine services across eight or more fixed clinic locations in Camdenton, Eldon, Laurie, Osage Beach, Richland, Crocker, Waynesville, and a HyVee Clinic, supplemented by three mobile units (medical, dental, optometry) and school-based clinics in 11+ districts spanning Pulaski, Camden, Miller, Laclede, and Morgan Counties in central Missouri.

The underlying platform combines fixed-site clinic operations with mobile-unit service delivery, school-embedded telehealth (eClinicalWorks-based patient portal), and specialty programs including a Reentry Navigator in the Pulaski County Jail, a Wellness Wave Club pediatric rewards program, PrEP/PEP services, MAT/Suboxone treatment, HIV testing and care, and 24/7 Narcan distribution via vending machines at multiple sites. Care coordination is supported by a Primary Care Health Home program, Chronic Care Management, and a Community Health Worker team addressing social determinants of health.

COMC's business model combines fee-for-service revenue from private insurance, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Managed Medicaid with sliding-fee-scale payments for uninsured patients, federal HHS Health Center Program grants, and 340B Drug Pricing Program economics. The organization grew materially in 2025-2026 through the Boone Health Osage Beach clinic transition (June 2025), OB/GYN expansion to Camdenton (November 2025), Waynesville School Clinic re-grand opening with telehealth (January 2026), Crocker Clinic opening (June 2026), and the launch of the Mobile Optometry service line (June 2026). CEO Kelly Miller leads the organization with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Holland Haynie (appointed July 2025) and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Susan Currey.

Name

Central Ozarks Medical Center

Legal name

Central Ozarks Medical Center

Website

https://centralozarks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Central Ozarks Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating since 1979 in central Missouri, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and OB/GYN services through 8+ clinics, three mobile units, and 11+ school-based sites to uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-fee-scale patients across five rural counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Rural healthcare access

Headquarters

HQ city

Richland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Fee-for-service revenue from treating patients with private insurance, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, and self-pay patients. As an FQHC, receives federal funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b and has FTCA deemed status for medical malpractice coverage.
2. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Discounted/subsidized services for uninsured and underinsured patients based on household size and income, ensuring access regardless of ability to pay
3. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program allowing purchase of pharmaceuticals at reduced prices for eligible patients
4. Federal Health Center Grant Funding: HHS funding through Health Center Program grant under 42 U.S.C. 254b with Public Health Service deemed status

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central Ozarks Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center that delivers integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, OB/GYN, and pediatric care to rural central Missouri communities. Services are delivered through fixed clinics, three mobile units (medical, dental, optometry), and school-based health centers, with a sliding fee scale enabling access regardless of insurance status. Specialty offerings include Medication-Assisted Treatment, PrEP/PEP, chronic care management, community health workers, and a Reentry Navigator Program for justice-involved individuals.

Product overview

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering an integrated healthcare delivery platform with multiple service lines spanning primary care, dental, behavioral health, vision, and specialty services. The organization provides care through fixed clinic locations (Camdenton, Eldon, Laurie, Osage Beach, Richland, Crocker, Waynesville, and HyVee Clinic), mobile units (Medical, Dental, and Optometry), and school-based health centers. Key service modules include Primary Care Services (family medicine, pediatrics, senior health), OB/GYN, Dental Services with urgent care options, Behavioral Health with MAT/Suboxone treatment, Vision/Optometry via mobile unit, Telemedicine, and School-Based Clinics. Care coordination programs include Primary Care Health Home, Chronic Care Management, and Community Health Workers. Financial assistance is provided through the 340B Drug Pricing Program and Sliding Fee Scale. Recent additions include Mobile Optometry (2026), the Wellness Wave Club pediatric program (2026), and expanded school clinic services. The organization also operates specialty programs including HIV care, Narcan distribution, and a Reentry Navigator Program for justice-involved individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages addressing illnesses, injuries, and ailments. Includes family medicine, wellness visits, and preventive care for the central Missouri community.
• Pediatrics Pediatric care services for children from birth through adolescence, providing wellness visits, immunizations, and childhood illness treatment at COMC clinics and school-based sites.
• OB/GYN Services Women's health services including annual well-woman exams, prenatal and postpartum care, family planning, menopause management, and gynecologic condition screening and treatment.
• Senior Health Specialized wellness and preventive care tailored for senior patients, addressing age-related health needs and chronic disease management.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including preventive cleanings, restorative procedures, urgent dental services, and the Healthy Tooth Club membership program for COMC patients.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health services including psychiatric care, therapy, counseling, and substance use disorder treatment via the MAT/Suboxone program.
• Vision/Optometry Services Comprehensive vision care including routine eye exams, vision screenings, and diagnosis and management of eye conditions, delivered through the Mobile Optometry Unit across central Missouri.
• Telemedicine Virtual healthcare visits allowing patients to connect with providers remotely, reducing barriers to access and minimizing school or work disruptions across COMC's service area.
• Mobile Optometry Unit Mobile vision clinic on wheels delivering comprehensive eye exams, vision screenings, and eye-condition management directly to communities, with advanced onboard technology and welcoming interior.
• Mobile Dental Unit Mobile dental clinic providing dental services at school sites and community locations throughout COMC's service area, supporting school-based services.
• Mobile Medical Unit Fully equipped mobile medical clinic bringing healthcare services directly to communities across central Missouri, increasing access in underserved rural areas.
• School-Based Clinics Healthcare services delivered directly within schools including medical care, behavioral health, and dental services, serving students, staff, families, and communities across 11+ school districts.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment (MAT) Medication-Assisted Treatment using Suboxone combined with counseling and behavioral therapies for opioid use disorder treatment, including for pregnant women.
• PrEP and PEP Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services for HIV prevention, available through community resources and clinical providers.
• Primary Care Health Home (PCHH) Care coordination program providing enhanced primary care with a focus on chronic disease management and connecting patients to community resources.
• Chronic Care Management Coordinated care services for patients with chronic conditions, including medication management, care planning, and connection to support services.
• Community Health Workers Community health worker services connecting patients to healthcare, housing, employment, food, and other support services to reduce barriers to care.
• Reentry Navigator Program Justice-involved reintegration program embedded in Pulaski County Jail, providing support 90 days prior to release including Medicaid reactivation, drug rehabilitation, behavioral health counseling, and job-readiness resources.
• Wellness Wave Club Pediatric wellness reward program using a digital wellness passport where children earn stamps for completing medical wellness exams and dental screenings, receiving free SuperSplash USA tickets upon completion.
• HIV Testing and Care HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services including education on undetectable = untransmittable (U=U), PrEP/PEP prescriptions, and connection to care services.
• Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips available 24/7 through vending machines at multiple COMC locations and community partners to combat opioid overdoses.
• Urgent Dental Emergency dental services for urgent oral health needs, available as part of COMC's dental service offerings with updated scheduling guidelines introduced in June 2026.
• Healthy Tooth Club Dental membership program providing discounted preventive dental care for enrolled patients, promoting regular dental visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced travel time from 30+ minutes to 15 minutes for Crocker-area residents with new clinic opening June 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waynesville R-VI School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Continued partnership for school-based health clinic at Waynesville High School and East Elementary. Services include medical care, behavioral health, and dental via Mobile Dental Unit. Clinic reopened January 2026 with expanded services and telehealth capabilities.
• Pulaski County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Collaboration to embed a Reentry Navigator inside Pulaski County Jail beginning 90 days prior to release, offering justice-involved individuals support with job placement, housing, healthcare access, and benefit reactivation. Funded through exclusive QIF-TJI grant - one of only two FQHCs in Missouri to receive this grant.
• Boone HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Transition of Boone Health Osage Beach clinic to COMC, effective June 1, 2025. Trusted providers Dr. Paul Bernabe and Dr. Maria Bernabe continue serving the community under COMC. Boone Health hospital maintains connections for referrals and specialty care.
• Lake Regional HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Chisholm and Dr. Macias deliver babies and perform surgeries at Lake Regional Hospital, providing OB/GYN patients with access to hospital-based services when needed.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)minorOthersHIV testing and prevention education resources shared on COMC's Safer Communities page. CDC recommends everyone 13-64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care.
• SAMHSAminorOthersSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources referenced for behavioral health programming and MAT services including Missouri Narcotics Anonymous referrals.
• Missouri Department of Social ServicesminorOthersReferenced for community health worker resources and Missouri Resource Guide for patients seeking social services support including housing, employment, and food assistance.
• Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc. (MOCA)minorOthersCommunity action agency partnership for community health worker resources and social determinants of health support services.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineminorOthersBehavioral health crisis support resources available 24/7 for patients experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Missouri House District 124minorOthersRepresentative Don Mayhew celebrated the grand opening of the COMC Crocker Clinic, noting families had gone without local access to a doctor for nearly 30 years. Clinic reduces travel from 14+ miles to local access.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Katy Trail Community Health: Rural Missouri FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment across multiple counties — directly comparable rural integrated FQHC delivery model.
• Compass Health Network: Multi-state FQHC and community mental health provider headquartered in Missouri, delivering integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health across rural and urban counties — a direct comparability match to COMC's integrated safety-net model.
• Affinia Healthcare: Federally Qualified Health Center in St. Louis providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale — comparable FQHC operating model with similar payer mix and integrated service lines.
• Northwest Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across northwest Missouri, providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in rural counties — closely comparable geographic and service profile to COMC.
• Ozarks Community Health Center: FQHC serving the southern Missouri Ozarks region with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in multiple counties — comparable rural Missouri FQHC operating model serving geographically dispersed, underserved populations.
• Southeast Missouri Health Network: Multi-site FQHC serving rural southeast Missouri with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use treatment — comparable rural community health center operating model with similar county-based distribution strategy.
• Family Care Health Centers: FQHC operating multiple clinic locations in the St. Louis region offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, and behavioral health — directly comparable integrated safety-net provider with similar service mix to COMC.

Broad incumbents

• Lake Regional Health System: Regional hospital system serving the Lake of the Ozarks region — strategic referral partner for COMC's OB/GYN deliveries and surgeries, and a broad incumbent in the overlapping service area.
• Boone Health: Mid-Missouri hospital system that transitioned its Osage Beach primary care clinic to COMC in June 2025 — a regional incumbent healthcare system demonstrating COMC's ability to absorb community practices.

Regional players

• Burrell Behavioral Health: Large Missouri-based behavioral health provider with strong regional footprint in southwest and central Missouri — relevant peer for COMC's behavioral health, MAT, and substance use disorder service lines and partnership dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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