Waco Family Medicine

What Waco Family Medicine does

Waco Family Medicine is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1969 by the McLennan County Medical Society to address physician shortages and primary-care access gaps for low-income residents of Waco, Texas. The organization operates 14 clinic locations across Waco, Bellmead, Hillsboro, McGregor, and Temple Downtown — with co-located pharmacies at four sites — and employs 120+ direct caregivers including family physicians, resident physicians, pediatricians, internists, OB/GYNs, and behavioral health clinicians. Service lines span primary and preventive care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, behavioral health, lab and radiology, plus community programs (Mobile & Street Team outreach, School Programs including a dental van) and a family medicine residency program with fellowship tracks in Sports Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and Clinical Informatics.

The underlying technology stack is healthcare-standard rather than proprietary: Epic MyChart powers 24/7 patient access for scheduling, records, and prescription management; the RefillPro mobile app (iOS/Android) handles prescription refills; and a home-delivery pharmacy operation provides same-day/next-day local fulfillment plus 2-5 day shipping outside the service area. The integrated care model — combining medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, and radiology under one roof with care coordination — is the operational core, enabled by FQHC status and supported by a dedicated financial services team that assists with Medicaid and CHIP enrollment.

The revenue model rests on three streams: enhanced Medicare and Medicaid FQHC reimbursement, income-based sliding-scale patient service fees (no patient turned away for inability to pay), and pharmacy revenue (transaction-fee model with reduced pricing, often a fraction of traditional pharmacy costs). The Waco Family Medicine Foundation, founded in 1986 as a wholly-owned nonprofit philanthropic arm, supplements operating revenue through fundraising. The customer base is underserved populations across McLennan County and the Heart of Texas region — primarily low-income, uninsured, and Medicaid/CHIP recipients — served on a per-visit cadence. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors, with no private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership indicated.

Name

Waco Family Medicine

Legal name

Waco Family Medicine

Website

https://wacofamilymedicine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Waco Family Medicine is a private nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 14 clinics and four pharmacies across the Heart of Texas region, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy care to underserved populations on an income-based sliding scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Federally qualified health center
• Community health services
• Primary care clinic
• Integrated medical care
• Pharmacy home delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FQHC Reimbursement: Enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates as a Federally Qualified Health Center serving underserved populations
2. Patient Services Revenue: Income-based fees for medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding scale options
3. Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy providing prescriptions at reduced costs, often a fraction of traditional pharmacy prices

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waco Family Medicine is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive integrated primary care, pediatrics, dental, women's health, behavioral health, lab and radiology, and pharmacy services across 14 clinic locations in the Heart of Texas region. Care is delivered with sliding-scale, income-based fees and includes community outreach through mobile and school programs, plus a family medicine residency training pipeline.

Product overview

Waco Family Medicine is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a unified multi-service healthcare platform with multiple clinic locations across the Waco area and beyond. The organization offers integrated core services including Medical Services, Pediatrics, Dental, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, and Lab & Radiology, complemented by an on-site Pharmacy with home delivery capabilities. Community programs include Mobile & Street Team outreach and School Programs. The organization also operates a Medical Residency Program with fellowship tracks and provides Financial Services for Medicaid/CHIP enrollment assistance. The Waco Family Medicine Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm supporting the organization's mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waco Family Medicine Foundation: Philanthropic arm of Waco Family Medicine that strengthens patient care delivery, medical training, and access for underserved families in McLennan County.

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary care services including family physicians, resident physicians, pediatricians, internists, and OB/GYNs providing comprehensive medical care for underserved patients across the Heart of Texas region.
• Pediatrics Services Pediatric care from newborn through age 17, including well-child visits, immunizations, sick visits, behavioral health, adolescent care, and chronic condition management.
• Dental Services Dental care including cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, sealants, cavity prevention, and pediatric dentistry for underserved populations.
• Women's Health Services Women's health services including gynecology, prenatal care, and postpartum support across all life stages.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated behavioral health services partnering with primary care providers for mental health and substance misuse conditions.
• Lab & Radiology Services On-site laboratory testing and radiology imaging services including X-rays, CT, ultrasound, and Dexa scans.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy offering prescription medications at reduced costs, home delivery, and prescription transfers. Operates at four locations (Central, Tom Oliver S. 18th, Hillsboro, and Temple Downtown).
• Prescription Home Delivery Free home delivery of prescriptions to patients within the service area, including same-day or next-day delivery options.
• Mobile & Street Team Outreach Community outreach program bringing healthcare services directly to underserved populations through mobile units across the Heart of Texas region.
• School Programs Healthcare programs delivered in school settings to serve students and families in the community, including a dental van.
• Medical Residency Program Family medicine residency program training physicians in full-spectrum, compassionate, culturally-sensitive care. Includes fellowship programs in Sports Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and Clinical Informatics.
• Financial Services Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP enrollment, and other public programs, including one-on-one support with applications and documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving underserved populations with income-based fees through FQHC model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waco Family Medicine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Founded in 1986 as the philanthropic arm of Waco Family Medicine. Every dollar donated strengthens patient care delivery, medical training, and access for underserved families in McLennan County. Supports building new facilities, advanced medical equipment, residency programs, and new healthcare solutions.
• McLennan County Medical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1969 by the McLennan County Medical Society to address doctor shortages, lack of primary care access for low-income community members, and economic development issues in Waco.
• Texas AHEC EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Health Education Center serving the East Texas region, promoting health education and workforce development in partnership with Waco Family Medicine.
• Hill Regional HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillsboro clinic location is inside Hill Regional Hospital next to WFM Clinic, providing integrated healthcare access.
• Local SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool programs including dental van services, health screenings, and on-site care at local schools. The dental van mobilizes free dental services and expanded access to local schools.
• Local Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe newest Waco location combines medical services with cooking classes, exercise programs, and other services offered by local partners to support whole-person wellness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lone Star Circle of Care: Federally Qualified Health Center operating a multi-site integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health network across Central Texas. Closely comparable to Waco Family Medicine in service mix, FQHC reimbursement model, and Texas-based community-health mission.
• CommUnityCare Health Centers: Austin-area FQHC delivering integrated primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Directly comparable operating model, patient demographics, and integrated service offering.
• People's Community Clinic: Austin-based nonprofit community health center providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and pharmacy on a sliding-scale to low-income patients. Similar mission, funding mix, and integrated-care design.
• Avenue 360 Health & Wellness: Houston-area FQHC with multiple clinic locations offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC model and multi-site integrated delivery.
• Legacy Community Health: Houston-based FQHC operating a large multi-site network of clinics providing adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy with sliding-fee schedules. Directly comparable in scale and integrated service breadth.
• Spring Branch Community Health Center: Houston-area FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities. Comparable FQHC designation, integrated care lines, and community-led outreach approach.
• Su Clinica Familiar: Rio Grande Valley FQHC operating multiple clinic locations with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for low-income populations. Directly comparable FQHC structure and patient demographic focus.
• HealthPoint: Pacific Northwest FQHC operating a large multi-site network of clinics providing family medicine, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy to underserved populations. Comparable scale, integrated service mix, and community-health-center operating model.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Large California FQHC network with extensive clinic footprint offering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy plus a residency program. Highly comparable in scale, integrated delivery, and academic-teaching mission.

Others

• Texas Association of Community Health Centers: Statewide association representing Texas FQHCs and community health centers. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant ecosystem and policy peer that shapes funding, advocacy, and operational standards for FQHCs like Waco Family Medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WacoFamilyMed
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wacofamilymedicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/wacofamilymedicine

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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