Health Partners of Western Ohio

What Health Partners of Western Ohio does

Health Partners of Western Ohio (HPWO) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit, community-directed organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lima, Ohio. The organization delivers integrated multi-disciplinary healthcare through a team-based care model that combines medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, substance use treatment, and social services under a single operational roof. HPWO operates 25+ physical locations across western Ohio — including community health centers in Lima, Toledo, Bryan, Defiance, Kenton, New Carlisle, and Tiffin — plus 11+ school-based health centers embedded in K-12 campuses, a dedicated urgent care (Health Partners Quick Care), and on-site pharmacies at most sites. It is HRSA-designated with Federal Public Health Service deemed status and AAAHC accredited, and serves primarily underserved, low-income, and uninsured populations with a sliding fee scale capped at 200% of Federal Poverty Level.

The underlying operational technology is an integrated multi-disciplinary care delivery platform anchored by a team-based coordination model in which each patient is assigned a stable, cross-disciplinary team of clinicians. Notable components include on-site Optos retinal imaging for diabetic and hypertensive monitoring, Certified Application Counselor enrollment services for Medicaid/Medicare/marketplace navigation, an online patient portal (myhealthrecord.com), electronic bill pay, and pharmacy services featuring a $4 generic program and up to 50% discounts for eligible uninsured patients. School-based programs extend pediatric vision (free exams and glasses) and oral health (sealants, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride) directly into classrooms.

HPWO's revenue model is a hybrid of patient care reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance) supplemented by federal, state, and local grants tied to its FQHC designation, plus sliding-fee self-pay and community donations. Pricing is published and unit-based, ranging from $5-$25 with sliding-fee discount up to $95-$350 at full charge for medical visits, with parallel schedules for behavioral health ($5-$25 discounted / $150-$200 full), dental ($5-$35 discounted / $33-$730 full), and vision ($5-$10 plus glasses cost). The go-to-market is sales-led through physical health center access, community outreach, and school partnerships, with no consumer app and minimal digital marketing beyond the website and patient portal.

Name

Health Partners of Western Ohio

Legal name

Health Partners of Western Ohio

Website

https://hpwohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Health Partners of Western Ohio is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating 25+ community and school-based health centers across western Ohio, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, and social services to underserved, low-income, and uninsured populations on a sliding fee scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Community health center services
• Federally qualified health center
• Integrated primary care
• School-based health services
• Sliding fee scale healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 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 Care Revenue: Earns most revenue through patient care services including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, and substance use treatment. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.
2. Federal, State, and Local Grants: Receives federal, state, and local grants as a Federally Qualified Health Center designated by HRSA. Also receives donations from community.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Payments: Patients without insurance or those eligible for discounts pay based on income and family size using a sliding fee scale.
4. Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy dispensing services with discounts up to 50% for eligible uninsured patients, $4 generic medication program, accepts Medicaid, Medicare Part-D, and private insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Health Partners of Western Ohio operates a network of community and school-based health centers providing integrated primary medical care, oral health, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, social services, and substance use treatment to underserved populations across western Ohio. Services are delivered through team-based care at physical health center locations and school sites, with a sliding fee scale based on income and acceptance of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.

Product overview

Health Partners of Western Ohio operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery system. The organization offers a one-stop health care home model combining medical, oral health, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, and social services under one roof. Their portfolio includes 10 distinct service lines: Medical Services (primary care, women's health, OB services, laboratory), Oral Health Services (dental care, emergency dental), Pharmacy Services (full-service dispensing with discounts), Behavioral Health (mental health counseling), Substance Use Treatment (MAT program), Vision Services (including retinal imaging), Social Services & Outreach, School-Based Vision Program, School-Based Oral Health Program, and School-Based Health Centers at multiple schools. Additional offerings include Health Partners Quick Care for extended-hours urgent care and a Patient Portal for digital access. The organization runs 25+ community and school-based health center locations across western Ohio communities including Lima, Toledo, Bryan, Defiance, Kenton, New Carlisle, and Tiffin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary medical care including wellness and preventive care, short-term sick care, long-term disease management for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, women's health services, laboratory services, and obstetrics care. Targeted at patients seeking a primary care medical home.
• Oral Health Services Dental care including cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, partials, mouth guards, night guards, and emergency dental appointments with nitrous oxide available. Targeted at patients needing preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care.
• Social Services & Outreach Social services including on-staff social worker support, assistance with basic living needs (transportation, utilities, food, housing), health insurance enrollment help through Certified Application Counselors, and affordable care programs. Targeted at patients needing social support alongside medical care.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service pharmacy dispensing with up to 50% discounts for eligible uninsured patients, a $4 generic medication program, one-on-one pharmacist consultations, free delivery at some locations, and 24/7 pharmacy support. Targeted at patients needing affordable prescription access.
• Substance Use Treatment Addiction treatment services including SBIRT screening, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, behavioral therapies, and counseling integrated with primary care. Targeted at individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, or medication misuse.
• Vision Services Vision care including Optos retinal imaging for diabetic and hypertensive patients, eye exams, and prescription glasses. Targeted at patients needing primary vision care and chronic-disease-related retinal screening.
• School-Based Vision Program School-based vision program providing free eye exams and glasses to students at no cost, designed to close achievement gaps and improve classroom performance. Targeted at K-12 students in partner schools.
• School-Based Oral Health Program School-based dental services including exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride treatments, and oral health education provided during school hours at target schools. Targeted at K-12 students in partner schools.
• Health Partners Quick Care Walk-in and same-day medical care services at select locations with extended hours including evenings and weekends. Targeted at patients needing urgent, non-emergency care without an appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kids receiving glasses improve grades and classroom engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Laboratory PartnerOthersPartners with a local laboratory to provide laboratory services. Labs run tests on bodily samples to help diagnose health conditions. The lab sends bills directly to patients. A sliding fee scale is available to help keep costs low.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HealthLinc: Indiana FQHC delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and vision care across multiple community health center locations — comparable Midwest FQHC operating model serving rural and small-metro underserved populations.
• Christ Community Health Services: Tennessee-based FQHC operating multiple community health centers with medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services targeted at low-income and uninsured patients — comparable in mission, FQHC designation, and integrated service delivery.
• Sun River Health: Large multi-site FQHC operating community health centers across New York with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — closely mirrors HPWO's one-stop integrated care delivery model at meaningful scale.
• Cherry Health: Michigan-based FQHC operating a large network of community health centers offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, vision, and pharmacy — similar scale (30+ locations) and integrated service model to HPWO.
• Neighborhood Health: Virginia-based FQHC operating 10+ community health centers delivering medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to underserved populations — directly comparable multi-site FQHC operating model.
• Borinquen Medical Centers: Florida FQHC network providing primary medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services through multiple community sites — comparable integrated FQHC delivery model serving diverse urban underserved populations.
• Erie Family Health Centers: Chicago-area FQHC with 13+ health centers offering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and vision care to underserved populations — directly comparable on integrated multidisciplinary service mix and FQHC funding model.
• Primary Health Solutions: Federally Qualified Health Center serving southwestern Ohio with multiple community health center locations offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services — operating under the same FQHC model and HRSA oversight as HPWO in adjacent Ohio geography.
• Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton: Ohio-based FQHC delivering comprehensive primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to underserved populations in the Dayton region with multiple sites — a direct comparable in scope, mission, and regulatory framework.

Others

• Nationwide Children's Hospital: Major Columbus-based pediatric health system with school-based and community health programs — relevant Ohio-based comparator for HPWO's school-based health center strategy and pediatric scale, though operates as a hospital system rather than FQHC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hpwohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/health-partners-of-western-ohio

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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