Jefferson Comprehensive Care System

What Jefferson Comprehensive Care System does

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System, Inc. (JCCSI) is a private nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) incorporated in 1972 and headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It operates nine clinic locations across Jefferson and Pulaski Counties, delivering primary healthcare services spanning pediatrics through geriatrics, including family practice, immunizations, dental, behavioral health, chronic disease management, HIV/AIDS care, breast care, cancer screening, lab/X-ray, and a medication assistance program. The organization maintains FTCA deemed status and receives HHS funding, and is governed by a volunteer board with at least 51% composed of consumers of its services.

JCCSI targets vulnerable and underserved populations, operating the Open Hands clinic dedicated to healthcare for the homeless and providing specialized HIV/AIDS care. Its go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered directly through physical clinics with appointments, walk-ins, and free transportation, supplemented by community partnerships (e.g., Delta Sigma Theta for World AIDS Day), an active Instagram presence, and a digital 'Stay Healthy' newsletter. The organization has progressively extended Saturday hours at Pine Bluff and College Station to broaden access.

Revenue is generated through healthcare service billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, complemented by a sliding fee scale based on federal poverty guidelines for uninsured patients and federal FQHC funding. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or investor backing are disclosed in available material. The technology backbone is standard Electronic Health Records (EHR); no AI/ML, proprietary platform, or API surface is indicated. The workforce is reported at 101-250 employees, with active hiring across clinical and administrative roles in 2024.

Name

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System

Legal name

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System, Inc.

Website

https://jccsi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating nine clinics across Jefferson and Pulaski Counties in Arkansas, delivering primary, dental, behavioral, and HIV/AIDS care to vulnerable and underserved populations since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary healthcare
• Preventive care
• Chronic disease management
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pine Bluff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Service Revenue: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services billed to insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients directly
2. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Provides services to uninsured patients based on federal poverty guidelines, offering reduced-cost care to vulnerable populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System operates a multi-location community health center network delivering comprehensive primary healthcare and social services including pediatrics to geriatrics, family practice, immunizations, dental care, chronic disease management, HIV/AIDS services, breast care, behavioral health, cancer screening, lab/X-ray, and a medication assistance program. Services are delivered through nine clinic locations across Jefferson and Pulaski Counties in Arkansas, with specialized care for vulnerable populations including the homeless and individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and offered on a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients while accepting Medicare and Medicaid.

Product overview

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System operates a multi-location community health center network providing comprehensive primary healthcare and social services. The organization offers a unified set of services including Pediatrics to Geriatrics, Family Practice, Immunizations, Dental, Chronic Disease Management, HIV/AIDS Services, Breast Care Program, Behavioral Health, Cancer Screening, Lab/X-ray, and Medication Assistance Program. Services are delivered through 9 clinic locations across Jefferson and Pulaski Counties in Arkansas: Downtown LRCHC, Arkansas Baptist College, Pine Bluff Medical & Dental, Altheimer, Open Hands (Healthcare for the Homeless), Little Rock, College Station, North Little Rock, and Redfield. The organization provides specialized care for vulnerable populations including the homeless and individuals living with HIV/AIDS, operates on a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Healthcare (Pediatrics to Geriatrics) Primary healthcare services spanning the entire age spectrum from pediatric care to geriatric services for families and individuals in Jefferson and Pulaski Counties.
• Family Practice Comprehensive family medicine providing preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment for patients of all ages.
• Immunizations Vaccination services for children and adults to prevent infectious diseases.
• Dental Services Dental care services available at Pine Bluff Medical & Dental location, including preventive and restorative dental procedures.
• Chronic Disease Management Ongoing management and treatment of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
• HIV/AIDS Services Specialized care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including testing, treatment, and support services.
• Breast Care Program Screening and support services for breast health, including mammography referrals and cancer care coordination.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and substance abuse counseling services for patients across the clinic network.
• Cancer Screening Preventive cancer screening services including diagnostic tests and referrals for further care.
• Lab and X-ray Services On-site laboratory testing and X-ray imaging services for diagnostic purposes.
• Medication Assistance Program Program helping patients access affordable medications, particularly for uninsured or underinsured individuals.
• Open Hands - Healthcare for the Homeless Specialized healthcare services for homeless individuals provided through the Open Hands clinic, with case management and substance abuse counseling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Jefferson & Pulaski Counties

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delta Eta and Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma ThetaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for World AIDS Day initiative providing free primary care exams including HIV blood tests at all JCCSI clinics throughout December. The partnership commemorates World AIDS Day and aims to increase HIV awareness and testing in the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ChenMed: Family-owned value-based primary care provider serving low-income seniors through dedicated centers. Comparable in mission (serving underserved elderly patients) but operates at larger scale and with private-equity backing rather than FQHC status.
• Oak Street Health: Value-based primary care provider focused on Medicare beneficiaries in underserved communities, now part of CVS Health. Comparable as a multi-site primary care operator serving vulnerable older adult populations, though Oak Street operates in urban markets with a more commercial funding model.

Others

• Aledade: Primary care enablement company that partners with FQHCs and independent practices to participate in value-based care arrangements (ACOs). Comparable as an ecosystem partner that could layer onto JCCSI's FQHC infrastructure to capture shared-savings revenue.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): Industry association representing FQHCs and providing policy advocacy, training, and operational support. Comparable as the principal industry body governing the FQHC regulatory framework JCCSI operates within.

Direct peers

• Mainline Health Systems: Arkansas-based nonprofit FQHC providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health across rural southeast Arkansas counties. Directly comparable as a community health center serving similar underserved populations in the same state.
• ARcare: Arkansas-based nonprofit FQHC operating multiple clinic locations providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV/AIDS services across rural and underserved communities — directly comparable as a same-state FQHC peer with similar service mix and target populations.
• East Arkansas Family Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving eastern Arkansas with multiple clinic sites offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — directly comparable as a multi-site FQHC in the same region.
• Unity Care NW: Nonprofit FQHC operating multiple clinic locations in Washington state with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a multi-site community health center serving underserved populations with similar Section 330 funding model.
• Mid-Delta Health Systems: Nonprofit FQHC operating in the Arkansas Delta region with multiple clinic locations providing primary care and behavioral health. Comparable as a community health center with similar Section 330 funding model and underserved population focus.
• Boston Mountain Rural Health Center: Nonprofit FQHC serving rural north-central Arkansas with multiple clinic locations offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable as a Section 330-funded community health center with overlapping Arkansas service geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jccsi
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffersonComprehensiveCareSystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-comprehensive-care-system-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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