Rural Health

What Rural Health does

Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania (RHCNEPA) is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1971 and headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The organization operates 9 medical centers with 3 co-located dental centers and a dedicated homeless clinic (McKinney Clinic) across medically underserved communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, providing comprehensive primary and preventive medical and dental care. Its target population is the indigent, uninsured, and underserved, though it accepts all major commercial insurance plans (Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross, UPMC, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana), Medicare, and Medicaid, with a sliding fee schedule based on Federal Poverty Level guidelines for uninsured patients. The organization also runs a 340B Pharmacy Program at the Monroe-Noxen Health Center, offering 24-hour coverage and transportation services.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and non-differentiated: a third-party Electronic Health Record system (Medent) supports patient records, scheduling, and an online patient portal. Clinical services include adult and pediatric primary care, geriatric services, preventive screenings, immunizations, laboratory, and radiology, with dental services covering examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, bridges, dentures, and preventive procedures. Onsite lab and dental radiology are provided directly; complex diagnostics are outsourced to partner facilities.

The business model is a non-profit, volume-based community healthcare delivery model. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid), patient payments on a sliding fee scale, and savings generated through the 340B Pharmacy Program. There is no disclosed commercial product, subscription pricing, or technology licensing revenue. Distribution is direct to consumers through physical centers, with appointment scheduling available via website or phone. Charles A. Leo was appointed President & CEO in 2026 following a seven-month national search.

Name

Rural Health

Legal name

Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Website

https://rhcnepa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center operating 9 medical and dental centers across Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1971, serving indigent, uninsured, and underserved populations with primary care, dental, and 340B pharmacy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

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), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• 340B pharmacy program
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilkes Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: Rural Health Corporation accepts all major commercial insurance plans including Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark Blue Cross, UPMC, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Humana, as well as Medicare and Medical Assistance (Medicaid). The organization receives reimbursement for covered services provided to insured patients.
2. Patient Payments (Sliding Fee Scale): As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Rural Health Corporation offers discounted or free services on a sliding fee schedule based on Federal Poverty Level guidelines for uninsured and indigent patients.
3. 340B Pharmacy Program: Rural Health Corporation participates in the Federal 340B Pharmacy Program, which allows the organization to purchase outpatient drugs at reduced prices and use the savings to fund expanded patient care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Rural Health Corporation operates as a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive primary and preventive medical care, dental services, and pharmacy services to residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. With 9 medical centers, 3 co-located dental centers, and a dedicated homeless clinic, the organization emphasizes care for indigent, uninsured, and underserved populations through a sliding fee scale and participation in the federal 340B Pharmacy Program.

Product overview

Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a unified portfolio of healthcare services. The organization provides Primary Care Services, Dental Services (at three co-located dental centers), and Pharmacy Services through its 340B Program. Together, these services function as a comprehensive healthcare home model serving residents of all income levels, with special emphasis on indigent, uninsured, and underserved populations across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary and preventive medical care services including adult and pediatric care, geriatric clinical services, health screenings, immunizations, laboratory and radiology services, and 24-hour coverage, provided to residents of all income levels with emphasis on indigent, uninsured, and underserved populations in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Dental Services Oral health care services provided at three rural facilities (Freeland Dental, Black Creek Dental, and Monroe-Noxen Dental) including oral health assessments and examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, bridges, partial or full dentures, and preventive procedures such as sealants, fluoride treatments, and oral health education.
• Pharmacy Services (340B Program)
• McKinney Clinic for the Homeless

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Geisinger Health: A large integrated health system serving central and northeastern Pennsylvania with hospitals, clinics, and a health plan. Operates overlapping primary care services in many of RHCNEPA's service geographies and accepts similar insurance plans including Geisinger Health Plan.
• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): A value-based primary care provider focused on Medicare-eligible, often dual-eligible, and low-income seniors; acquired by CVS Health. Comparable as a primary care operator focused on underserved, complex-needs populations — though it operates in urban/suburban markets and at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cornerstone Care: A southwestern Pennsylvania FQHC providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services across multiple locations. Closely comparable as a multi-site community health center serving rural, medically underserved populations with sliding fee scale billing.
• Primary Health Network: A Pennsylvania-based Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple primary care, dental, and behavioral health sites across rural and underserved communities. Directly comparable as a multi-site FQHC serving similar indigent and uninsured populations in Pennsylvania with a similar integrated care model.
• Centerville Clinics: A southwestern Pennsylvania FQHC operating a network of community health centers with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable multi-site FQHC serving rural, low-income communities with sliding fee scale.
• Susquehanna Community Health and Dental Clinic: A Pennsylvania-based FQHC offering integrated primary care and dental services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a community health center providing medical and dental care on a sliding fee scale.
• Community Health Net: A Pennsylvania-based FQHC serving Erie-area underserved populations with primary, dental, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable as a community health center providing sliding-fee primary and dental care.
• Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley: An FQHC operating multiple community health center sites in eastern Pennsylvania offering primary care, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a Pennsylvania FQHC serving Medicaid/uninsured populations with an integrated care delivery model.
• Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers: A rural Pennsylvania FQHC network providing primary, dental, and specialty services in medically underserved counties. Comparable as a multi-site rural FQHC serving populations similar to RHCNEPA's Northeastern Pennsylvania footprint.
• Keystone Health: A Pennsylvania-based FQHC operating primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple sites in south-central Pennsylvania. Directly comparable as a multi-site FQHC with integrated services and 340B pharmacy participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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