Community Health Center of Snohomish County

What Community Health Center of Snohomish County does

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1983 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, that operates an integrated primary and specialty care delivery network across Snohomish County. The organization runs twelve physical clinic locations spanning Arlington, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and multiple Everett sites, plus four school-based health centers located in Cascade, Everett, Meadowdale, and Mountlake Terrace high schools. Service lines include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, medical walk-in care, behavioral health (including substance use treatment), dental care, prenatal care, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, and on-site pharmacy. In 2025, CHC served over 75,000 individuals with approximately 254,000 patient visits and filled nearly 200,000 prescriptions, with telehealth delivering more than 10,000 virtual visits as a supplementary access layer.

The technology stack is operational rather than platform-originated. Patient-facing infrastructure consists of a NextGen/Medfusion patient portal that enables 24/7 access to health records, medication refills, test results, appointment scheduling, bill payment, and secure messaging; a dedicated pharmacy portal; an online "Get in Line" walk-in queueing tool (Phreesia) for established patients; and electronic health records. Behind these sits standard health-center IT without disclosed AI, machine learning, or analytics assets.

The business model is a hybrid FQHC funding stack combining (i) federal Section 330 grant funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b with deemed Public Health Service employee status under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n); (ii) net patient service revenue from Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, and selected private insurers; (iii) net revenue from the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which provides pharmaceutical cost-of-goods advantage and underwrites free and low-cost prescriptions, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and substance use programs; and (iv) a sliding-fee scale based on household income and family size for uninsured patients ineligible for Washington Apple Health. Distribution is omnichannel for a healthcare provider: physical clinic network, walk-in sites, school-based sites, telehealth, and self-serve portal. Leadership is a five-person executive team led by CEO Joe Vessey (since 2019, joined 2018) with tenured in-house development across the C-suite and a CIO added in 2022 to formalize digital strategy.

Name

Community Health Center of Snohomish County

Legal name

Community Health Center of Snohomish County

Website

https://chcsno.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Health Center of Snohomish County is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1983 in Everett, Washington. It provides integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and physical therapy services across 12 clinics and 4 school-based health centers, serving 75,000+ underserved patients annually via FQHC federal funding, 340B pharmacy revenue, and sliding fee scales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAL

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 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: Revenue from patient services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Accepts Washington Apple Health, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, and select private insurance.
2. 340B Pharmacy Program: Federal program that enables health centers to purchase medications at discounted prices and generate revenue through pharmacy services. In 2025, nearly 200,000 prescriptions were filled using this program.
3. Federal Grants: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) grant funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b providing federal liability coverage and program support.
4. Sliding Fee Scale: Financial assistance program based on household income and family size for uninsured patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and physical therapy services through a network of 12 clinic locations and 4 school-based health centers in Snohomish County, Washington. It also provides walk-in care, prenatal care, nutrition counseling, telehealth visits, and a sliding-fee discount program for uninsured patients, supported by a Medfusion/NextGen Patient Portal for 24/7 digital access to records and appointments.

Product overview

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) operates as a single unified healthcare delivery network offering integrated primary and specialty care services across multiple locations in Snohomish County, Washington. The organization functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and physical therapy services through a coordinated network of clinic locations and school-based health centers. CHC's core offerings include patient-centered primary care services (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical Walk-In), dental care, behavioral health services, an on-site pharmacy, physical therapy, prenatal care, nutrition counseling, and telehealth capabilities. The Patient Portal serves as the digital access point for patients to manage appointments, access health records, request medication refills, and communicate with their care team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Care Services Comprehensive primary medical care including family practice, internal medicine, and pediatrics, plus walk-in acute care, delivered to Snohomish County patients regardless of insurance status.
• Dental Care Preventive, restorative, and emergency dental treatments provided by dentists and dental hygienists at CHC clinics.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and substance abuse treatment integrated with primary medical care to address whole-person health needs.
• Pharmacy Services On-site prescription dispensing using the federal 340B Pharmacy Program, providing free and low-cost medications to eligible patients.
• Telehealth Remote virtual healthcare visits enabling CHC patients to receive care without traveling to a clinic location.
• School-Based Health Centers Health centers located inside partner schools (Cascade, Everett, Meadowdale, and Mountlake Terrace High Schools) providing healthcare access directly to students in partnership with Everett Public Schools.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services to help patients recover from injuries and surgeries and to manage chronic conditions through targeted physical therapy.
• Prenatal Care Comprehensive prenatal services supporting expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
• Walk-In Clinics Same-day acute care at multiple locations, including an online "Get in Line" feature for established patients to register arrival and save time.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Financial assistance program offering reduced-cost healthcare services based on household income and family size for uninsured patients.
• Patient Portal Secure online Medfusion/NextGen portal providing patients 24/7 access to health records, medications, test results, appointments, medical and dental bills, and secure messaging with care teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000+ individuals served with 254,000+ visits in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Everett Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CHC operates school-based health centers in partnership with Everett Public Schools. In 2025, two new SBHCs were opened, bringing the total to four SBHCs in Snohomish County with more planned for 2026. These centers provide healthcare services directly to students at Cascade High School, Everett High School, Meadowdale High School, and Mountlake Terrace High School.
• 340B Pharmacy Program (Federal)coreOthersThe 340B Pharmacy Program is a federal program that enables CHC to purchase medications at discounted prices. This program helps fund free and low-cost prescriptions, chronic disease management, substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health services, and other life-saving programs. CHC filled nearly 200,000 prescriptions through this program in 2025.
• Local Non-ProfitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHC runs outreach programs in partnership with other local non-profits in Snohomish County to extend healthcare access to underserved populations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Large Washington-based FQHC operating medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple counties. Direct comparable as a Pacific Northwest nonprofit FQHC with similar integrated service model and 340B reliance.
• Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: Multi-state FQHC headquartered in Washington serving underserved communities with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Highly comparable as a large nonprofit FQHC in the same state with an integrated delivery model.
• Neighborcare Health: Seattle-based FQHC providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Comparable as a Washington-state nonprofit community health center with integrated services and school-based programs.
• HealthPoint (HealthPoint CHC): King County-based FQHC offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Direct peer as a Washington-state nonprofit FQHC operating in an adjacent county with the same integrated care and 340B model.
• Peninsula Community Health Services: Kitsap County-based FQHC delivering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in Washington. Comparable as a regional nonprofit FQHC with similar service mix and school-based programs.
• Community Health Care: Tacoma-based FQHC providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a Washington-state nonprofit FQHC serving a similar demographic with an integrated care model.
• Family Health Centers: Washington-state FQHC providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in Okanogan County. Comparable as a regional nonprofit FQHC with similar payer mix and 340B-dependent integrated model.

Broad incumbents

• Providence Swedish Health Partners: Large regional health system serving Snohomish and King counties with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable as an incumbent providing overlapping outpatient services in CHC's market, though not specializing in the FQHC safety-net niche.
• EvergreenHealth: Integrated health system serving Snohomish and King counties with primary care, specialty, and behavioral health. Comparable as a regional incumbent competing for primary care patients in CHC's service area.

Emerging players

• Charlie Health: Virtual behavioral health provider focused on intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. Comparable as an emerging player intersecting with CHC's behavioral health services, particularly for the adolescent populations served through its SBHCs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CHCSNO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-center-of-snohomish-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/chcsno

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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