Northland Health Centers

What Northland Health Centers does

Northland Health Centers is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, operating 9 clinic locations across the state. Founded in 2003, the organization delivers integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to rural North Dakota communities, with a service portfolio that includes primary care, individual and family therapy, substance use disorder treatment, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), sports physicals, and DOT physicals. It is designated as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254B and an FTCA deemed facility under 42 U.S.C. 233(G)-(N).

The underlying technology stack is built on third-party operational platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: InteliChart provides the patient portal for scheduling, health record access, and provider communication; InstaMed handles online bill pay; JotForm supports patient intake and Northland Cares applications. Telehealth is offered across multiple service lines, including addiction treatment, behavioral health, and general medical consultations. The organization has launched mobile-friendly digital access via social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and runs health education content marketing plus community engagement events.

Northland's revenue model is multi-stream and payer-diversified. Patient service revenue is generated from in-person and telehealth visits reimbursed across Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, VA, and most commercial insurance plans. The Northland Cares sliding fee scale program (formerly the Sliding Fee Scale) provides discounted care based on household size and income, supporting uninsured and underinsured patients. Additional non-clinical revenue includes Marketplace health insurance enrollment assistance and a Turtle Lake Community Room venue rental. Sports physicals are priced at $30 cash or debit/card, with BCBS ND and Medicaid accepted. Leadership is undergoing a planned succession: CFO and CEO-Elect Rachel Thomas will assume the Chief Executive Officer role from Nadine Boe in January 2027.

Name

Northland Health Centers

Legal name

Northland Health Centers

Website

https://northlandchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northland Health Centers is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 9 clinics across rural North Dakota, delivering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

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

• Rural community health
• Federally qualified health center
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services
• Primary medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Turtle Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue generated from patient visits across medical, dental, and behavioral health services. The organization accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, VA, and most commercial insurance plans.
2. Northland Cares Program: Sliding fee scale program providing discounted healthcare based on household size and income, ensuring access regardless of ability to pay

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northland Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating 9 clinic locations across North Dakota that delivers integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to patients of all ages regardless of ability to pay. The organization supplements clinical care with telehealth, a Northland Cares sliding fee scale program, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), sports physicals, DOT exams, and a Patient Resource Program addressing social determinants of health.

Product overview

Northland Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a unified healthcare platform providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services across 9 clinic locations in North Dakota. The organization offers a portfolio of core clinical services including Medical Services, Behavioral Health (with substance use disorder treatment), Dental Services, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Patient support is enhanced through the Northland Cares sliding fee scale program, a Patient Resource Program addressing social determinants of health, Marketplace Health Insurance enrollment assistance, and community facilities including a Community Room for local gatherings. Additional services include Sports Physicals and DOT examinations. All services are designed to be accessible regardless of patients' ability to pay, with same-day appointments available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northland Cares: Patient support program that considers household size and income to help determine eligibility for assistance and connect individuals and families with resources that improve access to care. Formerly known as the Sliding Fee Scale.

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary healthcare services provided by a team of healthcare providers offering quality medical care for patients of all ages.
• Behavioral Health Individual and family therapy services available for adults, adolescents, and children, including substance use disorder treatment and psychiatric mental health services.
• Dental Services Affordable dental care services dedicated to promoting good oral hygiene and culture of oral health.
• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment program offering medications for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, combined with counseling and behavioral therapy, expanded to include telehealth services at Ray, Rolette, and Minot locations.
• Northland Cares Sliding fee scale program (formerly Sliding Fee Scale) that determines eligibility based on household size and income to make healthcare more affordable. Patients may qualify with or without insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. Program can be active same day as submission.
• Sports Physicals Affordable sports physicals for athletes of all ages. Offered at $30 cash or debit/card payment, with BCBS ND and Medicaid insurances accepted. Additional tests may incur extra charges.
• Marketplace Health Insurance Enrollment Free support in finding health insurance plans through the health insurance Marketplace during annual open enrollment (November 1 – January 15) or special enrollment periods.
• Patient Resource Program Non-clinical support services including transportation, interpretation, health education, referrals, case management, risk assessments, and outreach and enrollment support to reduce barriers to care.
• Men's Wellness Special Tailored health promotion package offering two preventive healthcare options for men, available as a special offering.
• DOT Physical Exams at Minot Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams provided at the Minot location by a certified Medical Examiner on the FMCSA National Registry.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InteliChartcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides patient portal technology for online scheduling, health records access, and patient communication. Northland uses InteliChart for their patient portal login system.
• InstaMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for online bill pay services. Patients can pay bills through InstaMed's platform at pay.instamed.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family HealthCare: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Fargo, North Dakota region with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding-fee basis. Directly comparable as another North Dakota FQHC with a similar mission, payer mix, and service portfolio.
• Spectra Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Grand Forks and Larimore, North Dakota, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use services. Highly comparable as a North Dakota FQHC peer with a similar integrated-care model and federal-grant funding base.
• Coal Country Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving western North Dakota communities including Beulah, Hazen, and Killdeer, providing primary care, behavioral health, and ancillary services. Closely comparable in mission, rural footprint, and FQHC regulatory structure.
• Custer Health: Public health unit serving Morton, Grant, and Sioux counties in south-central North Dakota with clinical and community health services. Comparable as a publicly funded safety-net provider operating in overlapping rural North Dakota geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: Large integrated health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with extensive North Dakota coverage including clinics and hospitals. Comparable as a broad incumbent that overlaps with Northland in primary care, behavioral health, and rural service territory, but operates at a far larger scale and scope.
• CHI St. Alexius Health: Regional Catholic health system based in Bismarck, North Dakota, operating hospitals and clinics across central and western North Dakota. Comparable as a broad incumbent in overlapping service geography, particularly in Bismarck, Minot, and Turtle Lake-area communities.

Regional players

• Altru Health System: Regional health system based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota with hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Comparable as a regional provider competing for the same rural North Dakota primary-care and behavioral-health patient base.
• Trinity Health: Regional Catholic health system based in Minot, North Dakota, providing hospital and clinic services across north-central North Dakota. Comparable as a regional system with overlapping primary-care delivery in the same geography where Northland operates.
• Essentia Health: Integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with hospitals, clinics, and home health. Comparable as a regional incumbent providing primary and behavioral health services in geographies adjacent to Northland's service area.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers: Industry trade association representing FQHCs and Look-Alike health centers nationwide. Adjacent ecosystem participant relevant to Northland as the FQHC policy and funding advocacy body.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/northlandchc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northland-community-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/northlandchc
• Xx.com/healthnorthland

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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