DCPCA

What DCPCA does

The District of Columbia Primary Care Association (DCPCA), founded in 1996 and headquartered at 1620 I Street NW in Washington, D.C., is the HRSA-designated Primary Care Association for the District of Columbia and a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its core function is to convene, support, and build capacity across the District's Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network — 15 member community health centers operating nearly 60 delivery sites that collectively serve approximately one in three District residents and roughly 200,000 DC and Maryland residents annually. The organization delivers its mandate through a portfolio of programs spanning quality improvement (Cancer QI across breast, cervical, and colorectal screening; Chronic Disease QI for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes), health information technology (eClinicalWorks hosting and support for eight centers serving ~1,400 staff, HIE Connectivity through a CRISP DC integration, and the eHealthDC Meaningful Use technical assistance program), emergency preparedness coordination, and collective impact initiatives including the DC Connected Care Network (a clinically integrated network of seven FQHCs) and DC PACT (a multi-stakeholder coalition addressing social determinants of health).

DCPCA's technology stack is built on integrated interoperability rather than proprietary AI or platform products. Core technical components include the CPC Health Information Exchange governance framework, eClinicalWorks (eCW) hosted EHR operations, network infrastructure support, Level II helpdesk services, and HIE connectivity tools tied to the My Health GPS program. Integrations span CRISP DC, eCW, and the DC Health and Medical Coalition (DC HMC), with EHNAC accreditation providing third-party validation of data management standards. The organization does not disclose pricing publicly and does not sell products commercially.

The revenue model is a nonprofit association model funded primarily through government grants and contracts. Core funding streams include the HRSA PCA Cooperative Agreement, a five-year DC Department of Health Care Finance contract for eHealthDC, DC Health/HEPRA emergency preparedness funding, an HIE Connectivity grant delivered with Enlightened, Inc., Zane Networks, CRISP DC, and Children's National Medical Center, and Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) co-funding through the Qual IT Care Alliance with Healthefficient and MACHC. Membership dues from health centers supplement grant funding. The go-to-market is membership- and government-relationship driven rather than product sales: services are delivered through direct technical assistance, training events, newsletters, and collaborative forums to a defined set of in-District member health centers and an extended coalition of social service, behavioral health, hospital, faith, and managed care partners.

Name

DCPCA

Legal name

District of Columbia Primary Care Association

Website

https://dcpca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DCPCA is the HRSA-designated nonprofit Primary Care Association for Washington, D.C., providing technical assistance, training, quality improvement, EHR/HIE support, and collective impact coordination for 15 member community health centers serving roughly one in three District residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Support Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Care Networks, Groups & MSOs (HLAFAGAE), Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Community health centers
• Primary care association
• Federally qualified health centers
• Health information exchange
• Health center training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Grants: DCPCA operates as a nonprofit association supported by membership dues from community health centers and FQHCs, along with grants from government agencies including HRSA, DC Health, and DC Department of Health Care Finance.
2. Technical Assistance and Training Services: DCPCA provides technical assistance and training programs to member health centers, funded through cooperative agreements and government contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DCPCA is the Primary Care Association (PCA) for Washington, D.C., founded in 1996 to support community health centers that operate as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). It delivers technical assistance, workforce training, quality improvement programming, and health information technology services (including a community Health Information Exchange and eClinicalWorks hosting) to its member health centers, and represents the DC safety-net provider network in policy and advocacy settings.

Product overview

DCPCA operates as a Primary Care Association supporting community health centers in Washington, D.C. through a portfolio of programs including quality improvement initiatives (Cancer QI, Chronic Disease QI), health information technology services (eCW Hosting, HIE Connectivity, eHealthDC), and collective impact initiatives (DC Connected Care Network, DC PACT). The organization serves as a backbone organization for health center support, providing technical assistance, training, emergency preparedness coordination, and facilitating health information exchange connectivity across nearly 60 health care delivery sites serving approximately 200,000 residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DC Connected Care Network (DC CCN): A clinically integrated network of seven DC-based community health centers designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) working together to increase quality and decrease cost of care.
• DC PACT (Positive Accountable Community Transformation)
• eHealthDC

Products and services

• Technical Assistance and Training Program Tailored consulting, training, and capacity-building support delivered to member community health center (FQHC) staff and leadership in Washington, D.C.
• Quality Improvement Collaborative Quality improvement programs and collaboratives that help member FQHCs meet clinical quality benchmarks and regulatory performance expectations.
• Community Health Information Exchange (HIE) Shared Health Information Exchange that aggregates and routes clinical data among DC community health centers and partners, reducing the cost burden of deploying HIE independently at any single FQHC.
• eClinicalWorks (eCW) Hosting and Optimization Service Hosting, configuration, and optimization support for the eClinicalWorks electronic health record platform used by DC member FQHCs.
• Advocacy and Policy Representation Policy advocacy and representation on regulatory, legislative, and funding issues affecting member community health centers and the DC safety-net system.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amerigroup DCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Amerigroup DC and DC Connected Care Network announced an initiative to transform Washington D.C.'s health outcomes through value-based care.
• Enlightened, InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Enlightened, Inc led a 2-year HIE Connectivity grant in partnership with DCPCA, Zane Networks, CRISP DC, and Children's National Medical Center to connect eligible Medicaid providers to the DC Health Information Exchange.
• Zane NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partner in HIE Connectivity grant providing technology solutions to connect Medicaid providers to the DC Health Information Exchange.
• CRISP DCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019CRISP DC is the District's health information exchange that partnered with DCPCA to provide connected providers access to consolidated patient data through the CRISP portal.
• Children's National Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Children's National Medical Center partnered with DCPCA on the HIE Connectivity grant to expand health information exchange connectivity across the District.
• Clinovations Government + HealthcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017Partner in eHealthDC program providing technical assistance and Meaningful Use guidance to Medicaid-eligible professionals in the District's Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.
• DC HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC Health (formerly DC Department of Health) partners with DCPCA on multiple initiatives including Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration (HEPRA) emergency preparedness programs, Million Hearts State Learning Collaborative, and integration of health centers into District emergency response plans.
• HRSA Bureau of Primary Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides the PCA Cooperative Agreement funding that supports DCPCA's training, technical assistance, and quality improvement programs for health centers.
• DC Department of Health Care FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHCF partners with DCPCA on multiple programs including eHealthDC for Meaningful Use technical assistance, HIE Connectivity grants, and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program support. DCPCA serves as a key advisor on healthcare policy and payment reform.
• Department of Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCPCA works with DBH on behavioral health integration in community health centers and participates in DC PACT collective impact efforts addressing behavioral health services in the District.
• Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT collective impact coalition working to address social determinants of health and create a seamless accountable health community.
• Department of Disability ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT collective impact coalition addressing social determinants of health and care coordination for persons with disabilities.
• DC Health and Medical CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC HMC provides coordination among various healthcare stakeholders in the District to ensure a prepared and resilient healthcare system. DCPCA represents community health centers in the coalition's Executive Steering Committee and Core Membership body.
• DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC FEMS is part of the DC Health and Medical Coalition and collaborates with DCPCA on emergency preparedness and response activities.
• DC Hospital AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCHA collaborates with DCPCA through the DC HMC on healthcare coordination and emergency preparedness activities.
• DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC HSEMA participates in the DC HMC with DCPCA on emergency preparedness and response coordination.
• HealthefficientcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Qual IT Care Alliance (HCCN) providing specialized technical and training assistance to member health centers through the Health Center Controlled Network partnership.
• MACHC (Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACHC partnered with DCPCA and Healthefficient in the Qual IT Care Alliance (HCCN) to provide specialized technical and training assistance to member health centers.
• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT collective impact coalition addressing social determinants of health including food security.
• Children's National Medical SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT coalition providing pediatric and specialty care services as part of the collective impact effort.
• Howard University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT coalition contributing hospital-based care coordination and academic medical center expertise.
• AmeriGroup DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged care organization partner in DC PACT coalition working on care transformation and value-based payment initiatives.
• AmeriHealth Caritas DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged care organization partner in DC PACT coalition working on care transformation and value-based payment initiatives.
• MedStar HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT coalition providing hospital-based care and care coordination services as part of the District's healthcare ecosystem.
• DC GreensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT coalition addressing food security and nutrition as social determinants of health.
• Institute for Public Health InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DC PACT coalition working on public health initiatives and community health improvement.
• Whitman-Walker HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of DC Connected Care Network clinically integrated network providing primary care, HIV/AIDS services, and behavioral health care to underserved populations.
• La Clínica del PueblocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of DC Connected Care Network providing bilingual, bicultural healthcare services to the Latino community.
• Family and Medical Counseling ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of DC Connected Care Network providing community-based health and human services.
• Bread for the CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of DC Connected Care Network providing integrated services including food, clothing, legal services, and healthcare.
• Community of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of DC Connected Care Network providing healthcare and housing support services to underserved communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Primary Care Association: Oregon's state PCA supporting community health centers with policy advocacy, quality improvement, and clinical programs - directly parallel to DCPCA's mission and structure.
• Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers: State-level Primary Care Association for Massachusetts FQHCs, providing training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy with a comparable operating model to DCPCA's HRSA-funded PCA role.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): NACHC is the national membership organization representing community health centers and Primary Care Associations, including DCPCA. It is the umbrella trade body for the same FQHC constituency DCPCA serves at the state level.
• Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS): New York's PCA representing FQHCs across the state. Operates a Health Center Controlled Network and similar QI/HIT programs, serving as a direct functional peer to DCPCA.
• California Primary Care Association (CPCA): California's statewide PCA, the largest in the U.S., running parallel programs in quality improvement, HIT support, workforce development, and value-based payment enablement for member FQHCs.
• Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC): Statewide PCA representing Florida's FQHCs with comparable programs in training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy - directly analogous to DCPCA's role for District of Columbia health centers.
• Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA): IPHCA represents Illinois FQHCs, providing training, technical assistance, and policy support under the same HRSA PCA funding framework DCPCA operates within.
• Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO): National association of community health organizations serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations - operates as a peer membership body for safety-net providers with similar QI and HIT programs.

Regional players

• Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC): MACHC is the regional PCA serving Maryland FQHCs and is already a formal DCPCA partner in the Qual IT Care Alliance HCCN. It offers a directly comparable state-association model in the adjacent jurisdiction.

Emerging players

• HealthEfficient: Health Center Controlled Network that is a formal DCPCA partner in the Qual IT Care Alliance HCCN, providing HIT, data analytics, and training services to FQHCs with overlapping service lines to DCPCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dcpca
• Facebookfacebook.com/DCPCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dc-primary-care-association

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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