Coastal Family Health Center

What Coastal Family Health Center does

Coastal Family Health Center, Inc. (CFHC) is a federally qualified community health center (FQHC) and 501(c) non-profit corporation established in 1976 in Biloxi, Mississippi. It operates as a community-governed safety-net provider (at least 51% of board members are CFHC patients) delivering primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, optometry, behavioral health, radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy services, plus specialty programs in HIV care, PrEP, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and Long-Acting HIV treatment. The organization runs 51 service locations across 7 Mississippi Gulf Coast counties (Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Stone, George, Greene, Wayne), comprising 14 community clinics, 31 school-based health centers across 6 school districts, 6 in-house 340B pharmacies, a mobile medical unit, and a corporate/administrative office in Gulfport, serving more than 36,000 patients annually and ranking as the fourth-largest community health center in Mississippi.

CFHC's revenue model blends HRSA federal grant funding ($41,324,849 award, with 75% of operations financed from non-governmental sources), patient services revenue billed to Medicaid, Medicare, and 9 commercial insurance plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Healthspring, Humana, plus Medicare/Medicaid), 340B Drug Pricing Program pharmacy spread revenue, sliding fee scale self-pay, ACA enrollment assistance, and charitable donations from foundations such as the Mississippi Power Foundation ($50,000 for Healthcare for the Homeless) and Pfizer Foundation/Direct Relief (Innovation Awards in Community Health). Patients access care through appointments, walk-ins, telehealth pharmacy visits, online appointment requests via JotForm, mail-order pharmacy, and a mobile medical unit that travels to homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, substance use facilities, libraries, and community events.

Technology infrastructure consists of standard healthcare IT: a Medfusion patient portal, JotForm-based online intake, RxLocal pharmacy refill portal, and HealthMark Group's Request Manager for electronic medical records fulfillment within 8 business hours. CFHC holds Joint Commission Accreditation (2026), NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, FTCA deemed facility status, and 5-star patient satisfaction ratings. Leadership comprises CEO Angel Greer, COO Nigel Burns, and CMO Dr. Wendy Williams, supported by 17 specialized directors across clinical, operational, and administrative functions. The organization has approximately 251–500 employees and pursues a community-led go-to-market model emphasizing access regardless of ability to pay.

Name

Coastal Family Health Center

Legal name

Coastal Family Health Center, Inc.

Website

https://coastalfamilyhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Coastal Family Health Center is a federally qualified community health center established in 1976, serving 36,000+ patients annually across 7 Mississippi Gulf Coast counties through 14 community clinics, 31 school-based health centers, 6 in-house pharmacies, and a mobile medical unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

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 industry

School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care
• Behavioral health
• Pharmacy services
• Preventive healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Biloxi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay patients. The organization accepts all major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Healthspring, Humana, Medicare, and Medicaid.
2. Federal Grants (HRSA): Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant funding under the Health Center Program (42 U.S.C 254b). The organization received $41,324,849 in HRSA funding with 75% financed with non-governmental sources.
3. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Pharmacy revenue through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows discounted drug purchases for eligible patients, generating revenue through prescription dispensing.
4. Donations and Foundation Support: Charitable donations from foundations such as Mississippi Power Foundation ($50,000 for Healthcare for the Homeless) and The Pfizer Foundation (Innovation Awards in Community Health).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coastal Family Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The organization delivers care through 14 community clinics, 31 school-based health centers, 6 in-house pharmacies, and 1 mobile medical unit spanning 7 counties. It offers medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, pharmacy, and ancillary support services with a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product overview

Coastal Family Health Center is a federally qualified community health center providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare through a multi-site network. The organization operates 14 community clinics, 31 school-based health centers, 6 in-house pharmacies, and 1 mobile medical unit across 7 Mississippi Gulf Coast counties. Core clinical services include Primary Care, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Women's Health, Dental, Optometry, Radiology, and Behavioral Health. Specialty programs include HIV Care, MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder), PrEP, and Long-Acting HIV Treatment. Support services encompass Pharmacy (with 340B pricing), Laboratory, Translator Services, WIC Program, Healthcare for Homeless, Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance, and Financial Assistance Programs with sliding scale fees. The organization serves over 36,000 patients annually regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 36,000+ patients annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Health Service CorpscoreOthersApproved site for National Health Service Corps scholarships and loan repayment programs, helping attract healthcare providers to underserved areas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Delta Health Center: Mississippi FQHC serving the Mississippi Delta region with multiple clinic locations, sliding fee scale, and 340B pharmacy operations. Direct peer sharing Coastal's FQHC regulatory status, patient demographic mix, and school-based health programming in Mississippi.
• Family Health Center, Inc. (Hattiesburg): Mississippi-based FQHC operating multiple clinic sites with primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. Directly comparable as a state-level FQHC peer with similar HRSA funding structure and underserved patient base.
• Central Mississippi Health Services: Mississippi FQHC providing primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health across central Mississippi. Directly comparable FQHC model with similar HRSA Section 330 funding and sliding fee scale structure in the same state.
• Access Health Louisiana: Louisiana-based FQHC network with 30+ locations serving the Gulf South with primary care, pharmacy, and behavioral health. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Coastal — both serve Medicaid-heavy Gulf Coast populations with hurricane exposure.
• Sun River Health: Large multi-state FQHC network operating 40+ sites across New York with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable in scale (~250+ providers) and integrated-care model including 340B pharmacy and school-based services.
• Open Door Family Medical Centers: Federally qualified health center network in New York's Hudson Valley with multi-site primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable nonprofit FQHC with similar patient mix, sliding fee scale, and integration of school-based and community outreach programs.
• Affinia Healthcare: St. Louis-based FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and HIV care across multiple locations. Comparable as a mid-to-large FQHC with 340B pharmacy operations and integrated specialty care programs.
• HealthNet (Indianapolis): Indianapolis-based FQHC serving 60,000+ patients annually across multiple sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable scale and patient demographic profile as a large urban/rural FQHC network.

Broad incumbents

• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): Value-based primary care provider now owned by CVS Health, serving older adults on Medicare with multi-site clinics across 20+ states. A broader incumbent offering overlapping primary care capabilities but focused on senior care rather than community health center model.

Regional players

• Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services: South Carolina-based FQHC serving the coastal Lowcountry region with primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health. Comparable Gulf Coast-adjacent FQHC with similar community-health mission, sliding fee scale, and multi-site delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CoastalFamilyHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coastal-family-health-center-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/coastal_family_health_center
• Xx.com/familycoastal

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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