Community Health Center Association of Mississippi

What Community Health Center Association of Mississippi does

Community Health Center Association of Mississippi (CHCAMS) is a Mississippi-based non-profit Primary Care Association (PCA) founded in 1987 that provides technical assistance, training, advocacy, and workforce development services to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics across the state. Operating from headquarters in Jackson, MS, CHCAMS serves a member network of more than 200 clinic sites, channeling support from federal partners including HRSA, NACHC, and the Mississippi State Department of Health.

The organization's product surface is built around a DNN-based learning management system (learning.chcams.org) that delivers on-demand training and certifications (e.g., Community Mental Health Worker Training), a secure member resources portal, and a career center/job board. Beyond core PCA services, CHCAMS runs targeted clinical and public-health programs including Project CHEE and the HEART Initiative for HIV prevention, REPAAIR for respiratory health, the Vaccine Plus Program, an Independent Practice Association (IPA) for value-based contracting, and an annual Workforce Summit. Annual programming is anchored by the 39-year-old Annual Conference, held in 2026 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

CHCAMS generates revenue through a mix of recurring membership dues from FQHCs and healthcare organizations, annual conference and Workforce Summit registration and sponsorship fees, paid training and certification programs, and technical assistance services. It supplements these with vendor partnerships (TangoRx, TruMed/AccuVax, ChartSpan, LabCorp, United Healthcare, HPIC, Medical Waste Management, Mutual of America) that extend member benefits. The GTM motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, centered on member services, direct outreach, recurring events, and formal relationships with state and federal health agencies.

Name

Community Health Center Association of Mississippi

Legal name

Community Health Center Association of Mississippi

Website

https://chcams.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHCAMS is a Mississippi-based non-profit Primary Care Association founded in 1987 that provides technical assistance, training, advocacy, and workforce development to a member network of more than 200 Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic sites across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAO

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Primary care association
• Community health centers
• Health center training
• Workforce development programs
• Health center advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from Community Health Centers (FQHCs) and healthcare organizations in Mississippi
2. Annual Conference Revenue: Registration fees for annual conference; sponsorships from healthcare industry partners; exhibitor fees
3. Training & Education Programs: Fees for training programs, certifications, and workforce development conferences
4. Technical Assistance Services: TA Request Form services for member health centers requiring compliance, OSV training, and operational support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CHCAMS is a designated Primary Care Association that delivers technical assistance, training, advocacy, and workforce development to member Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics across Mississippi. Its core offerings include an E-Learning System for online certification and on-demand training, peer-support workgroups, annual conference and workforce summit events, and programmatic initiatives such as Project CHEE (HIV), REPAAIR (respiratory), Vaccine Plus, and an Independent Practice Association.

Product overview

CHCAMS operates as a Primary Care Association supporting Mississippi's community health centers through a portfolio of programs, training platforms, and member services. The core offerings include an E-Learning System (DNN-based LMS) for staff training and certification, Project CHEE for HIV prevention and care, an Independent Practice Association (IPA) for FQHC provider networking, the Vaccine Plus Program for immunization and primary care access, and REPAAIR for respiratory health. The organization also provides workforce development assistance, annual conferences, UDS training materials, and a secure member resources portal for board documents and compliance resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Learning System (Online Training Platform)
• Annual Conference
• Workforce Summit
• Workforce Development Program
• Independent Practice Association (IPA)
• Project CHEE (Communities Helping End the Epidemic)
• Vaccine Plus Program
• REPAAIR
• HEART Initiative
• Technical Assistance Services
• Member Resources Portal
• CHCAMS Career Center

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 clinic sites served across Mississippi
• +1 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TangoRxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission-centric organization focused on serving organizations providing care to vulnerable patient populations. Improves access, helps navigate complexities of 340B, maximizes resources, and ensures regulatory compliance for safety net providers.
• TruMed Systems (AccuVax)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides AccuVax vaccine storage and inventory management system - the fastest growing vaccine storage and inventory management solution used at clinics, health systems, and public healthcare facilities throughout the U.S.
• ChartSpancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's largest fully-managed Chronic Care Management provider offering turn-key, preventative care management solutions to providers across the United States. Creates new revenue stream for providers.
• Mutual of AmericaminorOthersSpecialized in pension and retirement-related products, programs and services since 1945. Provides financial products and services to help clients and employees secure their future.
• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation, quality, convenience in diagnostic testing. Offers full range of highest quality diagnostic testing services for physicians and patients.
• Healthcare Providers Insurance Company (HPIC/MHA Solutions)minorOthersInsurance services for healthcare providers.
• Medical Waste ManagementminorOthersPremier Gulf South provider for medical waste disposal and compliance services.
• United HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Community Care Partners program - a free program helping individuals understand the healthcare system and navigate care.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency administering the Health Center Program. CHCAMS is the designated Primary Care Association (PCA) for Mississippi with formal cooperative agreement.
• Mississippi State Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department collaborating with CHCAMS on workforce development conferences, COVID-19 response, and public health initiatives.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing advocacy, resources, and training support for community health centers. CHCAMS participates in NACHC CHI Expo and utilizes NACHC materials and toolkits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC): State PCA for Florida supporting FQHCs with training, advocacy, and operational assistance. Same membership-association model serving community health centers in a single state.
• Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC): State PCA providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy to FQHCs across Texas. Closely analogous to CHCAMS in mission, member services model, and statewide scope.
• Community Health Center Association of New York State (CHCANYS): State PCA for New York's FQHCs offering training, advocacy, clinical quality programs, and workforce support. Same membership-association model with similar program mix to CHCAMS.
• Bi-State Primary Care Association: Regional PCA serving FQHCs in Vermont and New Hampshire with training, advocacy, and TA services. Comparable scope and member-based model to CHCAMS, though serving a two-state region.
• Illinois Primary Health Care Association: Statewide association representing Illinois FQHCs, offering training, technical assistance, and advocacy. Same statewide PCA model serving member community health centers.
• Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers: State Primary Care Association for Massachusetts providing training, policy advocacy, and workforce development to member FQHCs. Directly comparable role and service mix to CHCAMS.
• California Primary Care Association: Designated Primary Care Association for California providing technical assistance, training, and advocacy to FQHCs in the state. Directly comparable to CHCAMS as a state-level PCA serving member Community Health Centers.
• Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC): Ohio's state PCA providing advocacy, training, and operational support to FQHCs and safety-net providers. Direct functional peer in services, scale, and member base.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): National membership organization for all U.S. FQHCs and state PCAs including CHCAMS. CHCAMS explicitly participates in NACHC CHI Expo and uses NACHC materials, establishing it as the national-level parent/incumbent in the same PCA ecosystem.

Others

• Mississippi State Department of Health: State-level public health authority collaborating with CHCAMS on workforce development, COVID-19 response, and public health initiatives. Not a PCA peer but a key ecosystem partner whose funding and policy priorities shape CHCAMS' operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@communityhealthcenterassoc6556
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHCsofMS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chcsofms
• Xx.com/CHCsofMS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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