SMF

What SMF does

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. (d/b/a Sandhills Medical) is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1977, headquartered in McBee, South Carolina. It operates 10 physical clinic locations across four rural South Carolina counties (Kershaw, Chesterfield, Sumter, and surrounding areas), serving more than 12,000 patients — 65% of whom are uninsured or on Medicaid, and 85% living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. The organization provides integrated primary care, pediatrics, women's health, chiropractic care, behavioral/mental health (in-person and telehealth), infectious disease/HIV services, immunizations, and laboratory services, supported by six in-house pharmacies participating in the federal 340B drug discount program, a mobile health unit, and a FollowMyHealth-based patient portal. It is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b with deemed Public Health Service employer status under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

The underlying technology stack is primarily standard FQHC infrastructure rather than proprietary: an Electronic Health Record system interfacing with the South Carolina Immunization Registry, the FollowMyHealth patient portal for scheduling and messaging, the Rx365 mobile application for prescription refills, and a 340B program management system across its pharmacies. The organization does not appear to develop proprietary clinical or AI-driven software; technology investments are operational (automation, wireless infrastructure, cybersecurity hardening) rather than product-focused.

Revenue is generated through a combination of federal Health Center Program grants, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, 340B prescription drug program spread, sliding-fee patient payments indexed to Federal Poverty Guidelines, and ancillary care management contracts (e.g., ChartSpan for Medicare patients). The go-to-market model is community-led: patients self-register through a main number or local clinics, outreach is conducted via health fairs, community partnerships (e.g., Sumter Prevention Team, Central Carolina Technical College), and the mobile unit, with no commercial sales motion. No public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

SMF

Legal name

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://sandhillsmedical.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sandhills Medical Foundation is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 10 clinics and a mobile unit across rural South Carolina, serving over 12,000 low-income and uninsured patients with integrated primary, behavioral, pharmacy, and infectious disease care under a sliding-fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians (62111)

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), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care medicine
• Behavioral health services
• Pharmacy services
• Infectious disease care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mc Bee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center Funding: Government-funded Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b with deemed Public Health Service employer status. Receives HHS funding and Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for malpractice claims.
2. Sliding Fee Discount Program Revenue: Income-adjusted fees based on household size and Federal Poverty Guidelines. No patient is turned away due to inability to pay.
3. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Federal drug discount program that enables the organization to offer discounted prescription drugs to qualified patients while generating revenue to support operations.
4. Medicaid and Medicare Reimbursement: 65% of patients are either uninsured or on Medicaid; serves Medicare patients through care management programs like ChartSpan.
5. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Federal funding for HIV care and support services for uninsured or underinsured patients living with HIV.
6. Care Management Services: ChartSpan program provides 24/7 nurse line and personalized care plans for Medicare patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sandhills Medical Foundation is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center delivering integrated primary care, on-site pharmacy, mental health, infectious disease, pediatric, women's health, chiropractic, immunization, and laboratory services across 10 clinic locations and a Mobile Health Unit in rural South Carolina. All services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, supported by a Sliding Fee Discount Program and the federal 340B drug pricing program. Patient engagement is facilitated through the FollowMyHealth online patient portal and the ChartSpan care management program for Medicare patients.

Product overview

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. (SMF) operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) offering a unified portfolio of integrated healthcare services through a network of 10 physical locations and a Mobile Health Unit across rural South Carolina. The core offering centers on Primary Care Medicine supplemented by on-site Pharmacy Services (participating in the 340B Federal drug discount program), Mental Health Services (both in-person and telehealth), and Infectious Disease Services specializing in HIV care. Supporting clinical services include Pediatrics & Adolescent Care, Women's Health Services, Chiropractic Care, Immunizations, and Laboratory Services. Patient engagement is facilitated through the FollowMyHealth Patient Portal, while Medicare patients receive enhanced care coordination through the ChartSpan Care Management program. The organization also provides a Sliding Fee Discount Program and community outreach services. All services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with the Sliding Fee Discount Program adjusting costs based on household income relative to Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Medicine Full range of family medical services offered at all Sandhills health centers, providing comprehensive medical care for all members of the family from infants to the elderly, with access to laboratory, pharmacy, and behavioral health services.
• Pharmacy Services In-house pharmacy services at six locations (Kershaw, Jefferson, Lugoff, McBee, Pageland, and Sumter) offering prescription fulfillment, 340B Federal drug discount program participation, and free confidential consultations to help patients afford medications.
• Mental Health Services Onsite and telehealth mental health services including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, and treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, and grief, extending to pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
• Mobile Health Unit State-of-the-art mobile clinic delivering primary care services directly to communities, eliminating transportation barriers; services include preventive health screenings, wellness visits, childhood and adult immunizations, lab testing, chronic disease management, and pediatric and senior health services.
• Pediatrics and Adolescent Care Pediatric care for babies, children, and adolescents including wellness visits, same-day sick appointments, chronic disease management, immunizations, and confidential STI screening and treatment.
• Women's Health Services Women's health services for women of all ages including annual health screenings (pap smears, breast exams), family planning, reproductive health, STI testing and treatment, menopausal care, behavioral health, pregnancy testing, health education, and nutrition services.
• Infectious Disease Services Comprehensive HIV services including primary and specialty HIV care, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, medical case management, prescription assistance, HIV testing and counseling, peer navigation, sliding fee eligibility, laboratory services, behavioral health counseling, and HIV prevention (PrEP and PEP); free community-based HIV rapid testing is available.
• Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care services focused on restoring proper spinal alignment to relieve pain in the back, neck, and other areas, utilizing hands-on manipulation, therapeutic modalities, and patient education on exercise and ergonomics.
• Immunizations Immunization services for pediatric and adult patients, utilizing EHR system identification of patients in need and automated communication reminders; services interface with the South Carolina Immunization Registry.
• Laboratory Services Onsite laboratory services at each health center providing diagnostic testing during office visits for chronic condition monitoring, preventive screenings, and medical diagnosis.
• Specialty Referrals Referral services to local specialists who may offer reduced fees for Sandhills patients when specialized care is needed beyond primary care capabilities.
• Community Outreach Community-based health screening and vaccination services at health fairs and community events, extending Sandhills Medical's reach beyond clinical settings.
• Patient Portal (FollowMyHealth) Online patient portal hosted by FollowMyHealth enabling patients to access health records, schedule appointments, communicate with providers, and manage their healthcare information securely.
• ChartSpan Care Management Program Care management program for Medicare patients providing 24/7 nurse line access, personalized care plans, medication refill assistance, and appointment coordination through partnership with ChartSpan.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Income-based discount program qualifying patients based on household size and total household income compared to Federal Poverty Guidelines, ensuring affordable healthcare access regardless of insurance status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 12,000 patients across four counties in South Carolina
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kintegra HealthcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026Strategic partnership with Kintegra Health, one of the largest FQHCs on the Eastern Seaboard serving 108,000+ patients across 17 North Carolina counties. Sena Ocloo, CIO at Kintegra, joined Sandhills as CIO through this partnership, bringing 13 years of technology and operations expertise. Kintegra serves as a trusted technology and operations partner to community health centers across the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Market position

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/share/Na8jRt9nTESFHqtb/?mibextid=qi2Omg
• Xx.com/sandhillsmed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandhills-medical-foundation

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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