G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center

What G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center does

G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc. is a private nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1972 and headquartered in Canton, Mississippi. The organization delivers comprehensive primary care to medically underserved and vulnerable populations across the central Mississippi Delta through six clinic locations in Yazoo City, Belzoni, Canton, Carthage, Greenwood, and Yazoo, supplemented by school-based health centers. It operates as a 330 Community Health Center under HRSA grant funding (42 U.S.C. § 254b) and is recognized by NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

The service catalog spans 20+ clinical and financial programs, including Family Medicine, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Dental, Mental & Behavioral Health, Maternal Health, on-site Pharmacy, Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes Education, HIV Services, Ryan White Part C, PrEP, Breast & Cervical Cancer screening, Substance Abuse Counseling, Case Management, and the Jackson Heart Study Community Engagement Center. Financial accessibility is operationalized through a sliding fee scale tied to household income, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and the Mississippi Qualified Health Center (MQHC) program, enabling care delivery regardless of insurance status. The technology stack is anchored by Epic MyChart for patient portal access and NextMD for online bill payment, with an internal pharmacy subdomain (pharmacy.gacfhc.com). Patient engagement is driven by community-based marketing (TV spots, events, social media, community partner referrals) and digital self-service channels.

The revenue model combines federal HRSA Section 330 grant funding, congressional Community Project Funding earmarks (~$1 million secured in July 2021 for Humphreys County expansion), patient services revenue on a sliding fee scale, and program-specific funding such as Ryan White Part C. Federal grant funding and program-level reimbursements materially outweigh commercial revenue, and the organization's payer mix reflects its mission-driven focus on uninsured and underinsured populations in a rural, healthcare-desert region.

Name

G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center

Legal name

G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc.

Website

https://gacfhc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1972 that delivers comprehensive primary, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale to medically underserved populations across six central Mississippi Delta locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Sliding fee scale healthcare
• Rural health clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HRSA Health Center Program Grant: Federal grant funding under 42 U.S.C. § 254b. The entity has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n).
2. Congressional Community Project Funding: Approximately $1 million in congressional Community Project Funding secured for expanded services.
3. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient care services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, mental health, and other clinical services. Services provided on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary care, dental, pharmacy, mental and behavioral health, maternal health, chronic disease management, and HIV services to medically underserved populations across central Mississippi. Services are delivered through six physical clinic locations and an integrated patient portal, and are offered on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Product overview

G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary care and wellness services through a multi-service, hub-and-spoke model. The organization offers core clinical services including Family Medicine, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Dental, Mental & Behavioral Health, and Maternal Health, supported by integrated Pharmacy services. Specialty programs include Diabetes Education, HIV Services (Ryan White Program), PrEP Services, Breast & Cervical Cancer screening, and School-Based Health Centers. The center provides financial assistance through a Sliding Fee Scale, WIC program, and MQHC program. All services are coordinated through case management and delivered on a sliding fee scale accommodating patients' financial situations regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Medicine Comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages providing primary healthcare.
• Primary Care Core primary care services addressing general health needs and preventive care.
• Pediatrics Healthcare services specialized for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services.
• Mental and Behavioral Health Mental health counseling and behavioral health services for patients.
• Maternal Health Healthcare services for pregnant women and new mothers including prenatal and postnatal care.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services providing prescription medications to patients.
• Chronic Disease Management Ongoing management and treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
• Diabetes Education Program Educational program helping patients manage and control diabetes through lifestyle guidance and medical support.
• HIV Services Comprehensive HIV care including testing, treatment, and support services.
• Ryan White Services Ryan White HIV Part C Early Intervention Services providing free HIV testing, educational materials, and treatment.
• PrEP Services Pre-exposure prophylaxis services for HIV prevention.
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Screening and early detection services for breast and cervical cancer.
• School-Based Health Centers Healthcare services delivered directly in schools to serve students and school communities.
• Case Management Coordination of patient care services across multiple healthcare providers and settings.
• Health Education Patient education programs to promote health literacy and disease prevention.
• Substance Abuse Counseling Counseling services for patients dealing with substance abuse and addiction.
• Nutrition Education Nutritional counseling and education services to support healthy eating habits and disease management.
• Jackson Heart Study Community Engagement Center Community engagement center supporting the Jackson Heart Study, a major cardiovascular health study.
• Sliding Fee Scale Program Financial assistance program offering services on a sliding fee scale based on household income and ability to pay.
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Special supplemental nutrition program providing nutritional supplements to pregnant women and infants.
• Mississippi Qualified Health Center Program (MQHC) Program designed to address healthcare needs for uninsured and underinsured residents in Mississippi.

Quantifiable outcome

• Care provided regardless of ability to pay

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud to work with members of the community to provide highest-quality healthcare experience, including transportation to and from facilities.
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)minorOthersRecognized by NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), demonstrating commitment to quality standards in healthcare delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative: Network of FQHCs serving southeast Mississippi with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a multi-site rural FQHC network funded through HRSA, though operating in a different region of the state.
• Coastal Family Health Center: Mississippi Gulf Coast FQHC operating multiple sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable in operating model and FQHC funding structure, though serving a different Mississippi region rather than overlapping the central Delta.
• Family Health Centers, Inc. FQHC serving south-central Mississippi with comprehensive primary care, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable in scope and HRSA-funded nonprofit structure, though operating outside G.A. Carmichael's central Delta footprint.

Direct peers

• Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center: FQHC operating multiple sites across the Mississippi Delta with a comparable service mix including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and rural Mississippi operating context.
• Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center: The largest FQHC in Mississippi, operating multiple clinical sites across the Jackson metro area. Highly comparable as a fellow 330-funded community health center providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations in the same state.
• Central Mississippi Health Services: Mississippi-based FQHC providing primary and preventive care to medically underserved populations. Comparable as a same-state FQHC with similar sliding fee scale operations and HRSA funding model.
• Delta Health Center: FQHC serving the Mississippi Delta region, providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and ancillary services to underserved populations. Closely comparable given shared Delta geography, similar patient demographics, and parallel federal funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Large national hospital and ambulatory care operator with significant Mississippi presence. Broad incumbent in the regional healthcare market, though operating on a fundamentally different capital and business model than a nonprofit FQHC.

Others

• Mississippi State Department of Health: State public health agency administering WIC, maternal/child health, and population health programs that often intersect with FQHC services. Ecosystem participant and potential partner rather than a direct care competitor.
• Mississippi Primary Health Care Association: State-level association representing Mississippi's FQHCs and Look-Alikes. Relevant ecosystem participant providing training, advocacy, and operational support to member health centers including G.A. Carmichael, though not a direct care competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gacarmichaelfhc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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