Community Health and Social Services

Name

Community Health and Social Services

Legal name

Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center, Inc.

Website

https://chasscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Midwifery & Birth Centers (HLAFAJAC)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary care services
• Preventive healthcare
• Behavioral health services
• Sliding fee healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal FQHC Grant Funding: CHASS is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) receiving federal funding from HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration). One award totals $3,724,790 with 46% financed with non-governmental sources.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Revenue from Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance reimbursements for healthcare services provided to insured patients
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Services provided on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income for uninsured patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CHASS Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, prenatal and women's health, pediatric care, and enabling social services to underserved populations in Detroit. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it operates two clinic locations and mobile street medicine teams serving African-American and Latino communities.

Product overview

CHASS Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive, accessible, and affordable primary healthcare and support services through a one-stop-shop model. The organization operates as a single unified health center with multiple service lines including Prenatal Care, Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Family Planning, Insurance Enrollment, Street Medicine, and wellness programs (WIC, LA VIDA Partnership, Chronic Disease Management). Supporting services include CHASS Mercado farmers market, Healthy Living Programs, annual 5K Run/Walk events, transportation assistance, and MyChart patient portal integration. The center operates two locations in Detroit and serves underserved African-American and Latino populations with special emphasis on the underserved.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care
• Dental Care
• Behavioral Health Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Center for Advanced OB Care
• Pediatric Care
• Street Medicine / Mobile Outreach
• Patient Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 500,000 unique individuals since 1970
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Detroit City FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCHASS was named Detroit City FC's 2024 Charity Partner. The partnership includes a charity match with specially designed kits featuring CHASS Center, which will be auctioned with proceeds going to the organization. DCFC will also collaborate with CHASS to promote events and opportunities throughout 2024.
• Henry Ford Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHASS has a strategic partnership with Henry Ford Health System for specialty care referrals, integrated health records through MyChart/Epic, and labor and delivery services. Approximately 400 women are referred annually to Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus for labor and delivery care.
• Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHASS-NSO Street Medicine is a collaboration between CHASS, NSO, Detroit Street Cares, and Street Medicine Detroit to bring healthcare directly to people living outdoors, in encampments, and under bridges.
• Detroit Street CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the CHASS-NSO Street Medicine collaboration providing mobile healthcare to homeless populations.
• Street Medicine DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the CHASS-NSO Street Medicine collaboration providing mobile healthcare to homeless populations.
• PNC BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPNC Mobile Branch is available at CHASS Center every other Friday, offering everyday banking services including check deposits, account opening, credit card applications, lending options, and ATM services.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sponsors the annual CHASS 5K Run/Walk event, helping keep registration costs minimal for patients and families.
• HAP (Health Alliance Plan)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHAP sponsors the annual CHASS 5K Run/Walk event and CHASS CEO Dr. Felix Valbuena serves on the HAP board of directors.
• Molina HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMolina sponsors the annual CHASS 5K Run/Walk event, supporting community health initiatives.
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMSU College of Osteopathic Medicine sponsors the annual CHASS 5K Run/Walk event.
• Ellis Porter Immigration AttorneysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEllis Porter Immigration Attorneys sponsor the annual CHASS 5K Run/Walk event.
• Detroit Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHASS partners with the Detroit Health Department for community health initiatives and public health programs.
• NACHC (National Association of Community Health Centers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHASS CEO serves on NACHC Policy Committee and eventually as Chair of the Association's Board. CHASS receives advocacy support and recognition through NACHC.
• Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHASS is a member of MPCA, a membership organization supporting community health centers in Michigan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun River Health: Large New York-based FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Comparable as a major FQHC with similar comprehensive service offerings.
• Urban Health Plan: Large New York City FQHC network providing comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and social services to underserved communities. Comparable as a nationally recognized community health center model with similar scope.
• Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO): Detroit-based nonprofit providing health and human services including homeless outreach, and direct CHASS collaborator on the Street Medicine program. Comparable as a Detroit social services and healthcare provider.
• Detroit Community Health Connection: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Detroit's underserved populations with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Direct comparable as another Detroit-based FQHC serving similar patient demographics.
• Esperanza Health Centers: Chicago-based FQHC serving primarily Latino populations with bilingual/bicultural staff and comprehensive health services. Comparable as a community health center serving similar underserved Hispanic populations with integrated care model.
• Cherry Health: Michigan's largest FQHC serving Grand Rapids and surrounding communities with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a large multi-service FQHC with similar scope and patient population.
• HealthNet: Indianapolis-based FQHC providing comprehensive health services to underserved populations in Marion County. Comparable as a Midwest community health center serving urban underserved populations.
• Family Health Center of Battle Creek: Federally Qualified Health Center in Michigan providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC model serving Michigan communities.

Others

• Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA): State-level membership association supporting Michigan FQHCs of which CHASS is a member. Relevant as the industry association representing CHASS and its peers in state-level advocacy and operational support.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Ford Health System: Major regional health system that is CHASS's strategic partner for specialty referrals and labor/delivery services. Comparable as the broader healthcare ecosystem partner serving overlapping patient populations in Detroit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CHASSCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHASScenter
• Xx.com/CHASSCenter

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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