PrairieStar Health Center

What PrairieStar Health Center does

PrairieStar Health Center is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, founded in 1995 and operating from a single campus at 2700 E. 30th Avenue. It provides integrated primary and specialty care — including family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dentistry, optometry, mental health, occupational medicine, sports medicine, walk-in care, lab and imaging, and an in-house pharmacy — to insured and uninsured patients in the Reno County region. The center is led by CEO Bryant Anderson and holds FTCA deemed status, which provides federal malpractice coverage and access to FQHC grant funding. Patient-facing technology is limited to a third-party eClinicalWorks EHR and patient portal plus an outsourced online bill payment platform; no proprietary technology stack is operated in-house.

The business model is a fee-for-service healthcare delivery model with multiple reimbursement streams: insurance billings (Medicaid, Medicare, and private payers), a sliding fee scale program for uninsured and underinsured patients based on family size and income, and federal grant funding tied to its FQHC designation. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: patients reach the center via the website, phone, walk-in, or community outreach channels such as the "Bridge the Gap" program, and a third-party bilingual registration and sliding fee scale application process broadens access to underserved populations. Pricing is per-visit rather than subscription, and no public rate cards exist. Customer segments are horizontal — the general patient population, uninsured and underinsured patients, and employer/occupational medicine clients — with no enterprise customer concentration disclosed.

The organization's competitive position is anchored on regulatory status, service line breadth under one roof, and community tenure. There is no evidence of M&A activity, multi-site expansion, AI/ML capability, proprietary technology development, or venture funding. The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue, and is governed as an independent non-profit with no parent entity.

Name

PrairieStar Health Center

Legal name

PrairieStar Health Center

Website

https://prairiestarhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PrairieStar Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in Hutchinson, Kansas that delivers integrated medical, dental, vision, mental health, OB/GYN, pediatric, pharmacy, and occupational medicine services to insured and uninsured patients in the Reno County region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) & Multi-Specialty Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAN)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Dental and vision services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutchinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to patients with insurance coverage including Medicaid and ACA plans
2. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Discounted healthcare services provided based on patient income levels and family size for uninsured or underinsured patients
3. Federal Health Center Funding: FTCA deemed federally qualified health center status providing malpractice coverage and federal grant funding support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PrairieStar Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering integrated primary medical, dental, vision, mental health, obstetrics, pediatric, occupational, and sports medicine care to insured and uninsured patients. Services are delivered at a single Hutchinson, Kansas campus, supported by an in-house pharmacy, lab and imaging, walk-in care, and a sliding fee scale program for low-income patients. The center also operates an online patient portal for records access, appointment management, and bill payment.

Product overview

PrairieStar Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services through an integrated care model. The organization provides medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to both insured and uninsured patients. Key services include family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, walk-in care, occupational medicine, sports medicine, in-house pharmacy, and lab and imaging. The center operates on a sliding fee scale for patients without insurance and participates in Medicaid/ACA programs. Patient-facing digital services include an online patient portal for health record access and bill payment through a third-party payment platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive medical care including family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and sports medicine provided to both insured and uninsured patients.
• Dental Care Dental services provided by qualified dentists for patients of all ages.
• Vision Services Optometry services including eye examinations, prescription eyeglasses fitting, and vision care.
• Mental Health Services Behavioral and mental health services for patients seeking counseling and psychiatric support.
• Occupational Medicine Workplace health services including DOT checklists and occupational health assessments for local employers and employees.
• Walk-In Care Immediate urgent care services for patients without appointments for non-emergency medical needs.
• In-House Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services for convenient prescription fulfillment.
• Lab & Imaging Diagnostic laboratory and imaging services for medical testing and evaluation.
• Prescription Programs Prescription assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients, including sliding fee scale options.
• Medicaid/ACA Enrollment Assistance with Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollment for eligible patients.
• Sports Medicine Specialized medical care for sports-related injuries and athletic performance.
• Patient Portal Online portal for patients to access their health records, communicate with providers, and manage appointments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• One Medical (Amazon One Medical): Membership-based primary care platform offering integrated primary care, mental health, and 24/7 virtual access. Comparable in integrated care philosophy but operates in urban markets with a tech-enabled, paid-membership model rather than FQHC sliding fee scale.
• Everside Health: Direct primary care provider serving employer-sponsored populations with onsite/near-site clinics. Overlaps with PrairieStar's occupational medicine and primary care offerings but targets employer contracts rather than community-wide sliding fee access.
• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): Value-based primary care provider focused on Medicare-eligible seniors with integrated medical, behavioral, and social services. Comparable integrated care delivery but operates in urban markets under capitated payment rather than FQHC reimbursement.
• Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System: Local non-profit hospital system serving Hutchinson and Reno County with broader inpatient and outpatient services. Overlaps with PrairieStar's primary care, walk-in, and occupational medicine offerings but operates as a hospital-centered incumbent.

Direct peers

• Heart of Kansas Family Health Care: FQHC serving Stafford and surrounding Kansas counties with primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Same regulatory designation, sliding fee scale model, and rural community focus as PrairieStar.
• GraceMed Health Clinic: Kansas-based FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale. Directly comparable mission, service mix, and regulatory status to PrairieStar, operating in nearby Wichita.
• Health Partnership Clinic: FQHC serving Johnson, Franklin, and Miami counties in Kansas with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale. Same mission, model, and population as PrairieStar.
• Salina Family Healthcare Center: Salina, Kansas FQHC offering family medicine, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable in scope, regulatory designation, and rural Kansas footprint to PrairieStar.
• Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK): Multi-site Kansas FQHC providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Demonstrates scaled version of PrairieStar's integrated FQHC model.
• Health Ministries Clinic: FQHC in Newton, Kansas serving Harvey County with medical, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale. Closest geographic peer with near-identical service model to PrairieStar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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