Community Care Network of Kansas

What Community Care Network of Kansas does

Community Care Network of Kansas (CCNK) is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1989 and designated as the federally recognized Primary Care Association (PCA) for Kansas in 1991. Headquartered at 700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 600, Topeka, Kansas, the organization represents and supports a statewide network of 21 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and 10 additional primary medical and dental clinics serving rural farming communities, suburban neighborhoods, and urban cities across Kansas. CCNK member clinics provide whole-person care — including medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services — on sliding fee scales, ensuring access regardless of insurance status.

CCNK delivers value through five functional domains: advocacy and policy representation at local, state, and federal levels; training, technical assistance, and Health IT support for member clinics; workforce development through Registered Apprenticeship programs for Medical and Dental Assistants; networking and educational events including an annual conference (entering its 35th year in 2026); and operational services such as an incident reporting system, career center, and clinic locator tool. Core offerings include the Medical and Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeships launched in 2025 via CareerStep/Penn Foster (465 hours didactic / 2,000 hours OJT for Medical Assistants; 290 hours didactic / 2,000 hours OJT for Dental Assistants), the annual conference with structured sponsorship tiers, a career center job board, an interactive Clinic Locator Tool, an Incident and Impact Alert System, and the Pathways to Oral Health initiative. The technology stack is operational rather than product-focused — membership management via YourMembership, Constant Contact for newsletters, and standard web tools — with no proprietary technology platform built or commercialized.

Revenue mechanics depend on three streams: federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) providing training and technical assistance funding for member clinics with FQHC or Look-Alike designation, recurring membership dues from Organizational Members (FQHCs with voting rights) and Associate Members, and conference revenue including exhibitor fees ($550-$1,000) and sponsor tiers ranging from $2,500 (Copper) to $10,000 (Gold). Customer-facing go-to-market operates as a community-led model built on direct member relationships, supplemented by referral channels via the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas coalition, Sunflower Health Plan, PANO Marketing (Gold Sponsor), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Health Center Advocacy Network.

Name

Community Care Network of Kansas

Legal name

Community Care Network of Kansas

Website

https://communitycareks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Care Network of Kansas is the federally designated Primary Care Association (PCA) for Kansas, representing 21 FQHCs and 10 primary care clinics statewide. It delivers advocacy, training, technical assistance, and workforce development to member community health centers serving underserved populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Association Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care Networks, Groups & MSOs (HLAFAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Community health network
• Primary care association
• Healthcare advocacy services
• Workforce development programs
• Health center support

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Community Care receives funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide training and technical assistance to member clinics with FQHC or Look-Alike designation. This represents the primary funding mechanism for the association's operations.
2. Membership Dues: Organizational and Associate members pay membership dues to be part of the network. Organizational Members (FQHCs and Look-Alike Health Centers) receive full member benefits and voting rights, while Associate Members receive select benefits without voting rights.
3. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue generated from the annual conference through exhibitor fees ($550-$1,000), sponsor opportunities ($2,500-$10,000 tiers), and attendee registration. The 2026 Annual Conference features sponsorship tiers including Gold ($10,000), Silver ($7,500), Bronze ($5,000), and Copper ($2,500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Care Network of Kansas operates as a statewide membership-based Primary Care Association (PCA) for Kansas, delivering advocacy, training, technical assistance, workforce development, and quality improvement support to a network of 21 Federally Qualified Health Centers and 10 primary medical and dental clinics. The organization is federally designated as the Kansas PCA and provides Health IT, conference, apprenticeship, and policy advocacy services to its member organizations.

Product overview

Community Care Network of Kansas operates as a statewide membership association serving community health centers rather than a single unified software product. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including advocacy and policy representation, annual conferences, workforce development programs (Medical and Dental Assistant apprenticeships), a career center job board, clinic locator tools, incident reporting systems, and patient education initiatives. These services are provided to support and strengthen the network of Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care clinics, and other member healthcare providers across Kansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Clinic Network Services Statewide association membership service providing coordination, advocacy, training, technical assistance, group purchasing, and workforce development support to FQHCs, Look-Alike Health Centers, primary care clinics, rural health clinics, dental clinics, and local health departments across Kansas.
• Annual Conference
• Medical and Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeships
• Career Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 Kansans could gain coverage through Medicaid expansion according to Alliance for a Healthy Kansas estimates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered gold sponsor, silver sponsor, core and minor.

• PANO Marketinggold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPANO Marketing is a Gold Sponsor providing outsourced marketing department (OMD) services for FQHCs and member organizations. They offer strategic planning, content development, digital campaigns, and social media management tailored for healthcare organizations with expertise in compliance and industry nuances.
• Sunflower Health Plansilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunflower Health Plan is a Silver Sponsor and subsidiary of Centene Corporation serving Kansas Medicaid beneficiaries. They are committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and effective through local partnerships with physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community providers. Takes a holistic approach to healthcare recognizing physical, behavioral, and social needs.
• Alliance for a Healthy KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for a Healthy Kansas is a statewide coalition including business leaders, doctors, hospitals, social service organizations, faith communities, chambers of commerce, and healthcare advocates working together to promote policies ensuring every Kansan has opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Community Care is a proud member leading efforts to expand Medicaid (KanCare) in Kansas.
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDHE collaborates with Community Care on public health initiatives including immunization requirements for schools and daycares, vaccine recommendations, and the Community-Based Primary Care Clinic (CBPCC) grant program supporting clinics in expanding access to healthcare.
• Pathways to Oral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative between the dental and disabilities communities in Kansas dedicated to improving access to dental care and expanding education on oral health for individuals with disabilities who rely on KanCare. Community Care supports this initiative to improve oral health literacy and address barriers in dental care delivery.
• CareerStep / Penn FostercoreTechnology or IntegrationCareerStep/Penn Foster provides online didactic training for Medical Assistant (465 hours) and Dental Assistant (290 hours) Registered Apprenticeship programs. They provide certified instructors, one-on-one support, exam preparation, and certification exam vouchers for apprentices completing the program.
• Hilton Garden Inn ManhattanminorOthersHost venue for the 2026 Annual Conference (September 23-25, 2026) in Manhattan, Kansas. Room block rate of $125/night plus tax available for conference attendees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Primary Care Association: California's state Primary Care Association. Direct peer in mandate and service mix; larger in scale, providing a useful comparison for CCNK's potential growth trajectory in member count and advocacy influence.
• Oregon Primary Care Association: Oregon's state Primary Care Association representing community health centers. Directly comparable in mission, HRSA cooperative agreement structure, and member service offerings including workforce and Health IT support.
• Illinois Primary Health Care Association: Illinois's state Primary Care Association serving FQHCs and community health centers. Direct peer in scope of services (advocacy, training, workforce), federal funding structure, and statewide network coordination role.
• Colorado Community Health Network: Colorado's state Primary Care Association, performing an identical PCA role for Colorado FQHCs that CCNK performs for Kansas. Directly comparable in mandate, federal HRSA funding model, advocacy focus, and member services portfolio.
• Missouri Primary Care Association: Missouri's state Primary Care Association serving FQHCs and Look-Alike clinics. Directly comparable regional peer with same HRSA-funded mandate, advocacy function, and workforce development programs.
• Association for Utah Community Health: Utah's state Primary Care Association serving FQHCs and Look-Alike clinics. Direct peer with identical PCA mandate, HRSA funding structure, and member service portfolio tailored to a rural-heavy state.
• Oklahoma Primary Care Association: Oklahoma's state Primary Care Association. Comparable regional peer operating in a similar rural/small-metro mix with HRSA-funded PCA mandate, advocacy, and member training programs.
• Health Center Association of Nebraska: Nebraska's state Primary Care Association. Direct regional peer to CCNK operating in a neighboring rural/small-metro state with the same HRSA-funded PCA mandate and advocacy/training service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Centers: The national membership organization for all U.S. FQHCs and state PCAs including CCNK itself. Acts as a broader industry incumbent providing national advocacy, research, and training that complements state PCA work.

Regional players

• Mid-America Association of Community Health Centers: Regional multi-state association representing community health centers across the Mid-America region. Comparable in mission but operates across multiple states rather than focusing on a single state's PCA mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CommunityCareKS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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