HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

What HealthWorks for Northern Virginia does

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that operates five integrated care sites across Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Northern Virginia (Leesburg, Herndon x2, Reston, and Sterling). Founded in 2007 from the merger of the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic and the Loudoun Community Health Center, the organization serves more than 21,000 patients annually — 60% uninsured, 88% at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, 73% Spanish-speaking, and 78% with a primary language other than English — providing medical, dental, behavioral health, imaging, pharmacy, telehealth, and care-coordination services regardless of ability to pay.

The underlying technology stack is third-party rather than proprietary: eClinicalWorks for the electronic health record and patient portal, the healow platform for telehealth and online bill payment, the Virginia Relay System for accessibility, and Google Translate for website localization. HealthWorks is accredited at the highest level as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and operates under Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA) deemed status, with provider rosters that include board-certified physicians, dentists, and behavioral health clinicians supported by a translation service covering 100+ languages. Recent platform extensions include a 2024 imaging service launch at Leesburg (mammography and ultrasound) and an in-house pharmacy program rolling out across Leesburg and Reston after the March 2026 closure of the 17-year Genoa Healthcare on-site partnership.

The business model is a hybrid grant-plus-fee model typical of mid-sized FQHCs. Funding is split approximately 17% federal grants under the Health Center program (42 U.S.C. 254b), 17% Fairfax and Loudoun County government grants, with the remaining ~50% from patient revenue (Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance) plus community foundation and donor contributions via direct asks, events such as the Oatlands 5K, and a prescription assistance program that sourced ~$5.2 million of retail-value medications for 472 patients in 2021. Patient fees are calibrated through a Sliding Fee Discount Program (office fees $35-$65) for patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; uninsured visits operate at a deficit of more than $200 per visit, which is sustained through grants and donations. Distribution is direct-to-patient across physical clinics and a telehealth channel, with the website (hwnova.org) and social channels as top-of-funnel patient acquisition. Note: the input firmographics field inconsistently lists the company as for-profit / France; the entirety of primary source material contradicts this and is used here.

Name

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

Legal name

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

Website

https://hwnova.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating five clinics across Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, imaging, and pharmacy services to more than 21,000 low-income, largely uninsured and Spanish-speaking patients annually regardless of insurance status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Integrated healthcare delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Vausseroux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Revenue (Insurance and Self-Pay): Revenue from patients with Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, plus sliding fee payments from uninsured patients. Approximately 60% of patients are uninsured, operating at a deficit of more than $200 per patient visit.
2. Federal Grants: 17% of funding comes from federal grants under the Health Center program (42 U.S.C. 254b). HealthWorks is a Health Center program grantee and deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
3. Local Government Grants: 17% of funding comes from Fairfax and Loudoun County grants. Additional support from local government grants.
4. Community Grants and Donations: Funding from local foundations, community members and businesses. Donations solicited through website and events like Oatlands 5K - Miles for Mammograms.
5. Prescription Assistance Program: In 2021, provided 472 patients with 2,224 prescriptions free of charge with retail value of $5,234,190. Medications provided through pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care across five clinic locations in Northern Virginia. It serves more than 21,000 patients regardless of insurance status, supported by an in-house pharmacy, imaging services, telehealth, prescription assistance, and a sliding fee discount program.

Product overview

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering integrated healthcare services through multiple locations. The core offering consists of Medical Services, Dental Services, and Behavioral Health services delivered under a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) philosophy. These are supported by ancillary services including an in-house Pharmacy, Imaging Services (mammography/ultrasound), Telehealth virtual appointments, Specialty Care referrals, Prescription Assistance Program, and Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance. A Sliding Fee Discount Program ensures accessibility for uninsured and low-income patients. All services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary care including pediatrics (vaccinations, chronic illnesses, injuries), adult medicine (physical exams, acute/chronic illness, procedures), women's health (well-woman exams, pregnancy testing, colposcopy, IUD placement), and in-office services such as phlebotomy, therapeutic injections, and hearing/vision screening. Intended for patients of all ages and backgrounds in Northern Virginia.
• Dental Services Full-service dental care including exams, digital x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, limited root canals (up to two canals), dentures, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns for children, nightguards, and emergency dental care. Available at the Leesburg and Herndon clinic locations.
• Behavioral Health Integrated behavioral health services including mental health counseling for pediatrics through elderly, short-term case management, depression/anxiety/trauma screening, substance abuse screening, art therapy, behavioral coaching, and psychiatric medication support.
• In-House Pharmacy In-house pharmacy service being established to fill all medications, mail medications at no extra cost, and organize pills by date/time, replacing the former Genoa Healthcare partnership and maintaining integrated care under one roof.
• Imaging Services Radiology services at the Leesburg location including mammography for breast cancer screening and ultrasound imaging for various diagnostic needs.
• Specialty Care Referrals Referral coordination to local hospitals and specialists with discounted fees or financial assistance programs available for HealthWorks patients requiring specialty care.
• Prescription Assistance Program Program connecting eligible patients with pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs providing medications at no cost. In 2021, the program provided 472 patients with 2,224 prescriptions worth a retail value of $5,234,190.
• Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Assistance with Marketplace enrollment, Virginia Medicaid applications, and connecting patients with affordable health care plans through certified application counselors.
• Telehealth Virtual appointments via telephone, smartphone, iPad, or computer with camera for medical and behavioral health consultations, allowing patients to receive diagnoses, treatment options, and prescriptions remotely through the healow platform.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Discount program providing reduced-cost services based on family income and household size, with office fees ranging from $35 to $65 for patients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Available to qualifying patients regardless of insurance status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 21,000 patients as their medical home
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Hospitals and SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthWorks has established partnerships with local hospitals and specialists for referral of patients requiring specialty care. Healthcare partners offer treatment at discounted fees or through financial assistance programs.
• Genoa Healthcare (Former)minorOthersGenoa Healthcare pharmacies operated on-site at Leesburg and Reston locations for 17 years but closed in March 2026. HealthWorks is establishing its own in-house pharmacy to maintain integrated care.
• Pharmaceutical Companies (Patient Assistance Programs)coreOthersOver 200 pharmaceutical companies participate in patient assistance programs providing medications to uninsured patients with limited incomes. Nearly 3,000 brand name medications offered through these programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sentara Healthcare: Virginia-based integrated health system with hospital and outpatient operations across the state — broad incumbent with primary care and community health initiatives that overlap with HealthWorks' Northern Virginia service area.
• HCA Virginia Health System: Major for-profit hospital operator with multiple facilities across Virginia including Northern Virginia — broad incumbent with primary care, ED, and specialty services competing for the same regional patient base.
• Inova Health System: Dominant Northern Virginia hospital and health system operating five hospitals and extensive outpatient networks — broad incumbent with overlapping primary care footprint and substantially greater capital and specialty depth than HealthWorks.

Direct peers

• Unity Health Care: Large Washington DC FQHC operating more than 20 sites with fully integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under a PCMH model — comparable mid-Atlantic FQHC with similar patient demographics and integrated care delivery.
• CCI Health & Wellness Services: Montgomery County, Maryland FQHC offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and prenatal services with multilingual staff serving Hispanic and immigrant populations — comparable Mid-Atlantic FQHC peer.
• Community of Hope: Washington DC FQHC delivering medical, dental, behavioral health, and housing support services to low-income families — direct FQHC peer with comparable integrated-care model and patient demographics.
• Mary's Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the DC metro area with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services, with deep cultural competency in Spanish-speaking communities — closely analogous service model and patient mix to HealthWorks.
• Chase Brexton Health Care: Maryland-based FQHC providing integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ and underserved populations — comparable FQHC operating multi-site integrated care in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Neighborhood Health: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Fairfax and Arlington counties with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to low-income and uninsured populations — direct FQHC peer competing for overlapping patient panels in Northern Virginia.

Others

• Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic: Integrated managed care organization with significant Northern Virginia presence offering primary care, specialty, and pharmacy services — broad incumbent competing for insured patients in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HealthWorksNova
• Facebookfacebook.com/HealthWorksNOVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healthworks-for-northern-virginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthworksnova

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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