Peak Vista Community Health Centers

What Peak Vista Community Health Centers does

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 1971 as the Colorado Springs Free Clinic and renamed to its current form in 2004. It operates a comprehensive, integrated care model built on three core service lines — medical, dental, and behavioral health — extended through specialty services (developmental disabilities, HIV/AIDS care, cardiovascular and diabetes care, warfarin management, refugee and immigrant health, cancer screening) and supported by in-house pharmacy, lab, care coordination, WIC nutrition, and first-visitor home visiting programs. Care is delivered across more than 20 physical outpatient locations in Colorado Springs, Divide, Fountain, Limon, and Strasburg, plus telehealth; the organization accepts all patients regardless of insurance status and operates a Sliding Fee Discount Program for patients with household income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Its underlying technology stack is anchored on the Epic electronic health record with the MyChart patient portal for messaging, scheduling, and cross-organization information sharing.

Revenue mechanics combine federal Health Center Program grants under 42 U.S.C. 254b, patient services billed to Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans, foundation grants and charitable donations, and Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice protection that materially lowers liability cost. Patient acquisition is primarily community-led through FQHC designation, supplemented by direct-to-consumer online appointment requests, a phone-based Customer Service Center, and Enrollment Services that assist patients with Medicaid and Connect for Health Colorado enrollment. Go-to-market is segmented by need (underserved communities, women and children, behavioral health patients, refugees and immigrants, developmental disabilities community) rather than by payer or employer segment. Workforce development is treated as a strategic capability, anchored by the only Family Medicine Residency in Colorado Springs, an APRN Fellowship, and a 2023-launched PMHNP Fellowship.

Name

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Legal name

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Website

https://peakvista.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 20+ outpatient locations across Colorado's Pikes Peak and East Central regions, delivering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved, Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured populations, supported by Epic/MyChart technology and the only Family Medicine Residency in Colorado Springs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care medicine
• Federally qualified health center
• Behavioral health services
• Integrated dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Center Program Grant: Federally Qualified Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, providing federal grant funding for operations
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans. Sliding fee discounts available for qualifying patients.
3. Foundation Grants and Donations: Foundation grants and charitable donations including historical $2.5M from El Pomar Foundation (1988) and $1.5M from Myron Stratton Foundation (2007)
4. FTCA Medical Malpractice Protection: Deemed eligible for medical malpractice liability protection under Federal Tort Claims Act as an FQHC

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated outpatient medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, and specialty services through 20+ health center locations across Colorado's Pikes Peak and East Central regions. Services are delivered regardless of insurance status with a sliding fee discount program for income-qualifying patients, complemented by telehealth virtual care, care coordination, enrollment assistance, and clinical training programs (Family Medicine Residency, APRN and PMHNP Fellowships).

Product overview

Peak Vista Community Health Centers operates as a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering an integrated suite of patient-centered healthcare services organized around medical, dental, and behavioral health as its three core pillars. The organization delivers care through a network of over 20 outpatient health center locations across Colorado's Pikes Peak and East Central regions, supported by Telehealth (Virtual Care) for remote access. Specialty services include Developmental Disabilities Health Services, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Support, Warfarin Care, HIV/AIDS Care, Refugee & Immigrant Health, and Cancer Screening Support. Patient support programs include Pharmacy Services, Lab Testing, Enrollment Services for Medicaid/insurance navigation, the Sliding Fee Discount Program, WIC Nutrition, the First Visitor Program, Well-Child Waiting Areas, and a centralized Customer Service Center. Peak Vista also operates training programs — the Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program, APRN Fellowship, and PMHNP Fellowship — to build the community health workforce. Patient-facing digital tools include a Patient Portal (MyChart) powered by Epic/Ochin and an online Appointment Request System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Care Primary care services provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants covering all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and pediatric dentistry offered at the Dental Health Center at International Circle and other locations.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and counseling services integrated into primary care, covering therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and substance use support across most health center locations.
• Psychiatry Psychiatric evaluation and medication management services provided by psychiatrists for patients requiring specialized mental health treatment.
• Pediatrics & Child Care Pediatric health services including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute care for children, provided at dedicated Pediatric Health Centers and integrated into other locations.
• Pregnancy and Childbirth Prenatal care, childbirth support from Certified Nurse Midwives, and postpartum care delivered at the Women's Health Center.
• Women's Health Services Comprehensive women's health services including prenatal care, childbirth support from certified nurse midwives, gynecological care, and menopause management at the Women's Health Center.
• Telehealth (Virtual Care) Virtual care appointments allowing patients to connect with providers remotely via video for medical, behavioral health, and follow-up visits.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy services at multiple locations (Academy and Union) providing prescription dispensing and medication management, including integration with the Cardiovascular Risk & Diabetes Center.
• Lab Testing Services On-site laboratory testing services supporting diagnostic needs across medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
• Developmental Disabilities Health Services Specialized primary care and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, offered at the Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC) with ADA-accessible facilities.
• Diabetes & Cardiovascular Support Specialized clinic within the Cardiovascular Risk & Diabetes Center providing disease management, patient education, and pharmacy integration for diabetes and heart disease patients.
• Warfarin Care Specialized monitoring and management program for patients on Warfarin anticoagulation therapy, including INR tracking and dietary guidance.
• Specialized HIV/AIDS Care Collaborative care clinic providing diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for patients with HIV/AIDS in partnership with community organizations.
• Refugee & Immigrant Health Health care services and navigation support specifically designed for refugees and immigrants, including language assistance and culturally sensitive care.
• Cancer Screening Support Women's Wellness Connection program providing cancer screenings, preventive care coordination, and education for early detection.
• Care Coordination Care coordination services helping patients navigate the healthcare system, manage referrals, and access appropriate services across the continuum of care.
• Enrollment Services (Medicaid/Insurance Help) Assistance programs helping uninsured and underinsured patients enroll in Medicaid, CHP+, Connect for Health Colorado insurance plans, and apply for the Sliding Fee Discount Program.
• WIC Nutrition Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing nutritional support, education, and resources for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
• First Visitor Program Home visiting program working with parents of children ages 0-3 to teach parenting skills, promote positive caregiving, and link families to community resources.
• Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program Postgraduate medical training residency program established in 2016, the only FMR program in Colorado Springs, training physicians in community health settings.
• APRN Fellowship Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship providing postgraduate training for nurse practitioners, with inaugural class in 2015 graduating five fellows.
• PMHNP Fellowship Program Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Fellowship launched in 2023 to expand the mental health workforce by training psychiatric nurse practitioners in community health settings.
• Patient Portal (MyChart) Online patient portal powered by Epic/OCHIN enabling patients to access health records, message care teams, view test results, and request appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74,000+ patients served in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado Springs District 11coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership to open community-based Family Health Center at Mitchell High School, serving students and community members.
• Care and Share Food Bank for Southern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Monthly Mobile Food Pantry hosted at Health Center at Fountain (2015-2020) providing free food access to community.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Ronald McDonald Care Mobile partnership (2009-2018) bringing dental care to underserved children.
• Connect For Health ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health insurance marketplace. Enrollment Services helps patients sign up during open enrollment (Nov 1 - Jan 15) or after qualifying life events.
• CPCD PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CPCD (Child and Pediatric Development) for family and support services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• El Centro Family Health: New Mexico-based FQHC operating 25+ clinic sites across rural Northern New Mexico, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health — comparable rural/regional FQHC serving frontier and underserved populations.

Direct peers

• Mountain Family Health Centers: Colorado FQHC operating multiple clinic sites in Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco counties, providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health to rural and underserved communities — closely comparable rural/regional FQHC model.
• Clinica Family Health: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Denver-Boulder metro area with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for low-income and uninsured patients — directly mirrors Peak Vista's service mix and target population.
• Community Health Center, Inc. Connecticut-based FQHC recognized as a national leader in primary care for the underserved, with integrated medical/dental/behavioral health and workforce training programs — directly comparable integrated-care FQHC model.
• Denver Health: Large Colorado-based FQHC and integrated health system operating community health centers, primary care clinics, and a hospital serving underserved Denver residents — comparable in FQHC model, geographic scope, and integrated care delivery.
• Open Door Family Medical Center: New York-based FQHC with multiple sites offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved Westchester and Putnam County residents — comparable FQHC service mix and sliding-fee access model.
• Neighborhood Health: Virginia-based FQHC operating 10+ clinic sites in Northern Virginia providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health to underserved patients — directly comparable community health center FQHC operating model.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: One of the largest FQHCs in California, operating 50+ sites offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care to underserved populations — comparable in scale, service breadth, and mission-driven FQHC structure.
• Salud Family Health Centers: Colorado-based FQHC operating 13+ clinic locations across Northern and Northeastern Colorado, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations — directly comparable to Peak Vista's FQHC model and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Medical Center: Largest safety-net hospital and FQHC look-alike in New England, providing integrated care to underserved populations with extensive primary care, behavioral health, and specialty services — comparable mission and integrated-delivery model at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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