Health Care Partners of South Carolina

What Health Care Partners of South Carolina does

Health Care Partners of South Carolina (HCPSC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1979 and headquartered in Conway, South Carolina. It operates five clinical sites across Horry, Marion, and Florence counties delivering an integrated, one-stop care model that spans primary medical care, women's health (including obstetrics and gynecology), pediatrics, behavioral health, optometry, dental, and three on-site pharmacies. The patient population is deliberately broad: HCPSC accepts all patients regardless of insurance status and serves uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, and Medicare beneficiaries, including a CDC Full Plus recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program available in English and Spanish. Geographically, the network covers rural and underserved South Carolina communities, supported by transportation partnerships with Coast RTA and PDRTA to mitigate access barriers.

The technology foundation is conventional community-health-center IT rather than proprietary infrastructure: eClinicalWorks EMR with a 24/7 patient portal forms the clinical backbone, supplemented by the RxLocal mobile app for prescription refills and two-way pharmacy texting, the MedSync program for synchronized monthly refills, and telehealth visits for remote consultations. HCPSC has no disclosed AI/ML, data platform, or software product; its competitive differentiation sits in clinical integration, not technology.

The revenue model is multi-stream and federally anchored. Primary economics flow from FQHC enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, 340B drug pricing program spread, Vaccines for Children, HRSA Health Center Program grants, and a sliding-fee discount program that scales to patient income. Commercial revenue includes accepted Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans, with Molina Healthcare as a named insurer partner (2018 Star Quality Partner Award). Growth is organic and capacity-led rather than via M&A or geographic expansion beyond the current three-county footprint, with a new Conway facility in development as of 2025 and expanded hours launching in 2026.

Name

Health Care Partners of South Carolina

Legal name

Health Care Partners of South Carolina

Website

https://hcpsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating five sites across Horry, Marion, and Florence counties, delivering integrated primary, women's, pediatric, behavioral, dental, optometry, and pharmacy services to underserved South Carolina communities regardless of insurance status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAB

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFAGAN

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary medical care
• Preventive healthcare services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Dental and pharmacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Conway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FQHC Enhanced Reimbursement: As a Federally Qualified Health Center, HCPSC receives enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid compared to standard fee-for-service rates. This federal support enables the organization to serve uninsured and underinsured populations while maintaining operational sustainability.
2. 340B Drug Pricing Program: FQHC status enables participation in the 340B Program, allowing purchase of prescription drugs at reduced prices. The program generates revenue through the spread between 340B pricing and standard pharmacy reimbursement rates.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Income-based sliding fee discount program providing healthcare services at reduced rates to uninsured and underinsured patients. Revenue is supplemented through federal FQHC grants and community benefit programs.
4. Vaccines for Children Program: Access to vaccines through the Vaccines for Children Program, providing immunizations while generating program revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive, integrated primary and preventive healthcare across five clinic locations in Horry, Marion, and Florence counties. Core offerings span primary medical care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, optometry, dental, and on-site pharmacy, supplemented by a CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program and a sliding-fee discount program for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product overview

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering comprehensive, integrated healthcare services across multiple disciplines. The organization operates as a unified healthcare home model providing primary medical care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, optometry, dental, and pharmacy services through five locations in Horry, Marion, and Florence counties. Core clinical services are supported by specialized programs including a CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention & Management Program, sliding fee discount program, ACA enrollment assistance, community outreach, and TeleHealth visits. The organization utilizes eClinicalWorks EMR with patient portal access and offers pharmacy services with mobile app and mail-order options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Comprehensive primary care including annual health assessments, disease screenings, physicals, immunizations, chronic disease management for diabetes, obesity, COPD, high cholesterol, and heart disease, plus minor injuries and acute care for conditions such as coughs, colds, sore throats, high blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmias. Intended for patients of all ages in the service area.
• Women's Health Services Full-service women's healthcare including obstetric care (labor and delivery, prenatal care, postpartum care), gynecologic services (well woman exams, cervical and breast cancer screening, menopause evaluation, hormone replacement therapy, family planning), and gynecologic surgery (minimally invasive procedures, pelvic prolapse treatment). For women across all life stages.
• Pediatric Care Pediatric services for children and teens aged 0-18 including well-child visits, newborn and infant care, annual exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, sick-child visits, treatment of minor injuries, ear/nose/throat infections, and chronic illness management for asthma, diabetes, sickle cell disease, autism, and ADHD.
• Behavioral Health Services Behavioral and mental health counseling for adults and children including individual counseling, trauma counseling, ADHD screening, substance use counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and medication management.
• Optometry Services
• Dental Care
• Pharmacy Services
• National Diabetes Prevention and Management Program
• TeleHealth Visits

Quantifiable outcome

• Diabetes Prevention Program reduces risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 58-70%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Carolina Cancer AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2026Collaboration to host Men’s Health in Action: A Community Wellness Fair on June 13, 2026 in Marion, SC. Joint effort to provide free health screenings, education, and resources to men in the community. Both organizations share commitment to health promotion, early detection, and community education.
• Marion County Healthcare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2021Partnership to ensure everyone has access to basic medical services in Marion County. Foundation supports HCPSC mission to provide quality, affordable healthcare to underserved populations regardless of financial status.
• Coast RTAminorOthersPublic transportation partnership providing bus service information to Conway location, helping patients access healthcare services through regularly scheduled bus routes.
• Health Center Advocacy NetworkminorOthersAdvocacy partnership supporting federal and state government engagement to ensure continued funding for community health centers serving underserved communities.
• Access Health HorryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community partner organization working to improve health access in Horry County through collaborative community initiatives.
• A Father's PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity resource partner providing support services to families in the service area.
• Family OutreachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization providing outreach services to families in need.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1971, NACHC provides advocacy, education, training, and technical assistance to community health centers nationwide. HCPSC participates in NACHC policy forums and advocacy initiatives.
• South Carolina Primary Care Association (SCPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level organization providing oversight and structure for community health centers across South Carolina. Awards SC Health Center of the Year recognition.
• The Conway Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership organization representing 560+ business and nonprofit investors. HCPSC participates in chamber activities to promote civic and economic progress in the community.
• Conway Downtown Alive (CDA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership program stimulating economic development and promoting vitality of Downtown Conway through events, classes, scholarships, grants, and networking opportunities.
• Marion Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership organization working for business, industry, professions, and civic interests in Marion County.
• Molina HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare insurer partner that awarded HCPSC the 2018 Star Quality Partner award recognizing excellence in service delivery to Molina members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McLeod Health: Large regional health system operating across the Pee Dee region of South Carolina—including Florence County—offering primary care, specialty services, and hospitals that intersect with HCPSC's service geography.

Direct peers

• Sun River Health: Large multi-site FQHC operating across New York State with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy under a sliding-fee model—analogous federally qualified operating model at greater scale.
• Rural Health Group: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural North Carolina counties with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy—comparable rural FQHC operating model and patient demographics.
• HopeHealth: South Carolina FQHC operating multiple sites across the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy—operating in adjacent counties and with overlapping patient populations.
• Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services: South Carolina FQHC providing integrated primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services across multiple coastal counties under federal Section 330 funding—closely analogous operating model.
• Sandhills Medical Foundation: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Sandhills region of South Carolina with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under a similar sliding-fee, HRSA-funded model.
• CareSouth Carolina: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural South Carolina counties with comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services under a sliding-fee model—directly comparable in mission, service mix, and federal designation.

Regional players

• Tidelands Health: Not-for-profit regional health system serving the Horry and Georgetown corridors of South Carolina with primary care clinics, hospitals, and specialty services that overlap with HCPSC's catchment area.
• Conway Medical Center: Local acute-care hospital system headquartered in Conway, SC, with an expanding ambulatory and primary care footprint that competes for patients in HCPSC's core Horry County market.

Others

• Molina Healthcare: Medicaid managed care plan that contracts with HCPSC and recognized it with the 2018 Star Quality Partner Award—comparable as a payer partner and source of revenue for HCPSC's Medicaid population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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