Blackstone Valley Community Health Care

What Blackstone Valley Community Health Care does

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and recognized Patient Centered Medical Home operating seven locations across Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island. Founded in 1990 from the merger of smaller community clinics, the organization serves approximately 21,600 unique users with 61,000+ annual medical and dental visits, supported by 200+ employees and providers. Service lines include Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Behavioral Health (including addiction treatment and MAT), Optometry, Dental (Delta Dental Clinic), an on-site Pharmacy with discounted medications and free delivery, Express Health walk-in urgent care, Medicare Wellness Visits, and a school-based health center at Central Falls High School. Patients are served across multiple payer categories — Medicaid, Medicare, RIte Care/Share, private insurance, and a sliding-fee scale for uninsured — with multilingual staff fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole addressing the linguistic profile of the lower Blackstone Valley.

BVCHC's technology stack centers on Electronic Medical and Dental Records deployed since 2007, a Medfusion-powered Patient Portal for online appointment scheduling, prescription refills, lab results, and bill payment, digital Radiology for dental imaging, and integrations with Lifespan Lab, Care New England Lab Services, Uber Health, MTM, and City Taxi for transportation. The organization operates as a network hub advancing Health Information Technology across Rhode Island health centers and has earned HRSA Health Center Quality Leader recognition in the top 10% for clinical performance and top 30% for clinical outcomes.

Revenue mechanics derive from four streams: fee-for-service and capitated payments from public and private insurance, sliding-fee self-pay collections from uninsured patients, federal HRSA Section 330 grants supporting FQHC operations, and an in-house pharmacy with unit pricing ($4 for 30-day, $10 for 90-day common medications). Federal Public Health Service deemed status and FTCA coverage provide medical malpractice protection for covered individuals. Distribution is direct-to-patient via physical locations, school-based clinics, walk-in urgent care, telehealth video/phone visits, and a Patient Advisory Group that convenes monthly to capture patient feedback. The organization has no parent company, no private equity backing, and a Board of Directors with 51% user representation as required for FQHC governance.

Name

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care

Legal name

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, Inc.

Website

https://bvchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating seven locations in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and optometry services to approximately 21,600 underserved patients annually through multilingual staff and a sliding-fee scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (FQHC)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Integrated dental care
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients, billed to insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance) and sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
2. Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy offering discounted medications. 30-day prescriptions for $4 and 90-day prescriptions for $10 for common medications like Lisinopril and Metformin. Free delivery service to surrounding areas.
3. Federal HRSA Funding: Receives HHS funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care delivers comprehensive primary medical care, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, behavioral health, dental, optometry, on-site pharmacy and Express Health walk-in services to approximately 25,000 patients across seven locations in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island. The organization operates as a Federally Qualified Patient Centered Medical Home, accepts patients regardless of insurance status, and provides telehealth/virtual visits in addition to in-person care.

Product overview

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care operates as a Federally Qualified Patient Centered Medical Home offering an integrated portfolio of healthcare services across seven locations in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island. The core offerings include Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Behavioral Health, Dental (Delta Dental Clinic), Optometry, and Express Health Care for urgent walk-in services. Supporting services include an on-site Community Pharmacy, Medicare Wellness Visits, School-Based Health Center, and Virtual/Telephone Appointments. The Patient Portal powered by Medfusion enables digital engagement for appointments, records, and prescription management. Additional wraparound services include diabetes counseling, asthma education, transportation assistance, and a sliding fee discount program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blackstone Valley Neighborhood Health Station: Main health station facility at 1000 Broad Street, Central Falls offering all services under one roof
• Blackstone Valley Community Health Pharmacy
• Express Health Care
• Delta Dental Clinic

Products and services

• Family Medicine Comprehensive primary care and preventive services for all family members from newborns to grandparents, including annual physicals and chronic disease management.
• Pediatrics Pediatric care for infants, children and adolescents from birth through age 17, including newborn care, well-child exams, school and sports physicals, and management of chronic conditions.
• Obstetrical and Gynecological Services Women's health services including prenatal care, perinatal and postpartum care, midwifery, gynecological exams, Pap smears, colposcopy, IUD insertions, mammogram referrals, STD testing, and family planning services.
• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive behavioral health treatment including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, addiction treatment services (MAT, Peer Recovery Coaching, SBIRT), and referral services.
• Delta Dental Clinic Full-service dental clinic offering examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorations, dentures, emergency services, and digital x-rays with paperless electronic patient records.
• Eye Clinic (Optometry) Full-service eye clinic for all ages providing comprehensive eye examinations, diabetic eye examinations, and medical eye problem care. Patients do not need to be BVCHC medical patients.
• Express Health Care Walk-in and same-day urgent care services for acute issues requiring immediate attention including sprains, rashes, fevers, infections, and minor injuries. Available at Central Falls and Pawtucket locations.
• Blackstone Valley Community Health Pharmacy On-site pharmacy at 39 East Ave offering discounted medications, blister packaging for dose organization, free delivery service, and direct contact with BVCHC providers. $4 for 30-day prescriptions and $10 for 90-day prescriptions on common medications such as Lisinopril and Metformin.
• School Based Health Center Health center located at Central Falls High School providing primary care, behavioral health, sports physicals, immunizations, sick visits, and reproductive health services for students.
• Virtual and Telephone Appointments Telehealth services allowing patients to consult with providers via video call or telephone, with same-day sick appointments available.
• Medicare Wellness Visits Annual wellness visits for Medicare beneficiaries including medical history review, risk factor assessment, and personalized prevention plans at no out-of-pocket cost.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal powered by Medfusion enabling patients to communicate with providers, access medical records, view lab results, request appointments, and request prescription refills.
• Pharmacy Delivery and Transportation Support On-site pharmacy offering free delivery service to surrounding areas, supported by patient transportation partnerships with Uber Health, MTM and City Taxi for patients needing transportation assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61,000+ medical and dental patient visits annually serving approximately 21,600 unique users
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delta DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Dental Clinic partnership providing comprehensive dental services. BVCHC operates the Delta Dental Clinic offering examinations, cleanings, restorations, digital x-rays, extractions, and emergency dental services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Providence Community Health Centers: Another FQHC operating multiple sites in Providence, RI, providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations under the same HRSA framework as BVCHC.
• Thundermist Health Center: Rhode Island FQHC serving patients across multiple sites with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, sharing BVCHC's FQHC funding model and patient population.
• East Bay Community Action Program (East Bay Health Center): Rhode Island-based FQHC providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved communities in the East Bay region, comparable in mission and service mix to BVCHC.
• Family Health Center of Worcester: FQHC in central Massachusetts offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to a diverse, predominantly underserved urban patient population; closely mirrors BVCHC's operating model.
• Lowell Community Health Center: Massachusetts FQHC providing multilingual, culturally-competent primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to a multi-ethnic underserved community.
• Charles River Community Health Center: FQHC serving the greater Boston/MetroWest area with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services targeted at underserved populations; comparable scale and integrated service model.
• Codman Square Health Center: Dorchester, MA-based FQHC combining primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, dental, optometry, and pharmacy under a single community health center model closely aligned with BVCHC's offering mix.

Broad incumbents

• East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC): One of the largest FQHCs in New England, providing the full spectrum of BVCHC's services plus specialty care and a 24/7 urgent care; a larger incumbent benchmark for community health center operations.
• Care New England: Hospital system that partners with BVCHC to provide lab services in Pawtucket; larger regional health system with overlapping primary care and ancillary services across Rhode Island.
• Lifespan: Major Rhode Island hospital system that partners with BVCHC through on-site lab services; represents the broader incumbent health system competing for primary care patients in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BVCHC_RI
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• Facebookfacebook.com/1375801409318396
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackstone-valley-community-health-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/bvchc_health_ri

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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