HOMETOWN Health Center

Name

HOMETOWN Health Center

Legal name

Hometown Health Center

Website

https://hometownhealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Federally qualified health center
• Community health services
• Rural primary care
• Behavioral health services
• Integrated dental medical

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Grants and Reimbursement: HHC operates as an FQHC receiving grant support from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. As an FQHC, services are reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The organization is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
2. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. No one is denied access due to inability to pay. Discounts applied to medical expenses for income-eligible patients.
3. 340B Prescription Drug Program: SUNRx 340B program brings prescription medication savings to patients. HHC was the first FQHC to bring SunRx 340B program to Maine. All patients receive a 340B card to use at participating pharmacies.
4. Insurance and Self-Pay Revenue: Accepts all insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP. Patient co-pays accepted in cash, checks, and credit cards. Maine's Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance available through Maine Enrollment Assisters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HOMETOWN Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to approximately 8,200 patients in rural central Maine through three fixed sites, a school-based clinic, a seasonal mobile medical unit, and telehealth. Services are offered under a Patient Centered Medical Home model with a sliding-fee scale, prescription assistance (340B), Medication Assisted Treatment, and Medicare wellness visits, ensuring access regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Product overview

HOMETOWN Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive healthcare services through a Patient Centered Medical Home model. The organization offers integrated services including Medical Services, Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Telehealth, all coordinated through a Medfusion Patient Portal. Additional programs include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone, a School-Based Health Center at Nokomis Regional High, Prescription Assistance with the SUNRx 340B program, a Sliding Fee Scale for income-eligible patients, Medicare Wellness visits, and Maine's Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance. The center has recently opened a new 50,000 square foot Medical, Wellness and Recovery Center in Palmyra featuring a comprehensive wellness facility with gym, walking track, and nutrition education. They also employ Florence, a text-based patient monitoring system for chronic condition management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary care for the entire family including annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, obesity, asthma, high blood pressure), family planning, STD testing, acute care, immunizations, newborn care, well-child exams, and adolescent health services.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including digital radiographs, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, scaling and root planing, restorations, extractions, endodontic therapy, crowns, occlusal guards, and emergency dental services.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated behavioral health services including individual therapy, care coordination, community resource assistance, crisis intervention, case management, pain management groups, medication management, marriage and family counseling, and disease management counseling.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare visits via Microsoft Teams enabling patients to see providers from home for mental health treatment, recurring condition management, skin condition evaluation, prescription management, minor urgent care, and physical/occupational therapy.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Substance use disorder treatment program offering Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone, including free and anonymous access to Narcan (naloxone) for patients, family, or friends.
• Patient Portal Medfusion-powered online patient portal providing 24/7 access via computer, smartphone, or tablet for non-urgent messaging with the care team, appointment history, health records, prescription refill requests, and lab results.
• Sliding Fee Scale Program Discounted fee program based on family size and income for income-eligible patients; no one is denied access due to inability to pay, with annual income verification required via tax returns, W-2s, payroll stubs, or social security checks.
• Prescription Assistance & SUNRx 340B Assistance applying directly to drug companies for free medications for uninsured patients or those in the Medicare donut-hole, combined with SUNRx 340B program discounts on medications at participating pharmacies.
• School-Based Health Center On-site health center at Nokomis Regional Middle and High School serving RSU 19 students, staff, and families with asthma and strep throat treatment, immunizations, well-child exams, dental, behavioral health counseling, and other primary care services.
• Medicare Wellness Free yearly Welcome to Medicare Preventative Visit (within first 12 months) and Annual Wellness visits for Medicare beneficiaries with no out-of-pocket cost.
• Maine's Health Insurance Marketplace Assistance Outreach and enrollment services by Maine Enrollment Assisters helping uninsured and underinsured community members enroll in Maine's Health Insurance Marketplace (CoverME.gov) during open enrollment and special enrollment periods.
• Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program Free breast exams, Pap tests, pelvic exams, mammograms, and limited diagnostic services for Maine women age 40+ who are uninsured or underinsured with income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Florence (Generated Health) Patient Monitoring Interactive text-message patient monitoring system from Generated Health powered by evidence-based algorithms, collecting blood pressure and blood sugar readings from patients and delivering data directly to providers for chronic disease management of hypertension and diabetes.
• Mobile Medical Unit Seasonal mobile medical unit operating May 1 through November 1 that brings healthcare services directly to communities throughout the service area, addressing transportation barriers in rural Maine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,200 patients served annually with over 32,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994HHC is a participating provider in the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, funded through CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, providing free cancer screening services to underserved women.
• Community Care Partnership of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHC participates as a provider in the Community Care Partnership of Maine accountable care organization, coordinating care and participating in value-based care arrangements.
• HEALTH INFO NETcoreTechnology or IntegrationHHC participates in HEALTH INFO NET, Maine's health information exchange, enabling sharing of patient health information across care settings for better coordination.
• Local Farmers (Farm Share Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHC collaborates with local farmers through the Farm Share program to provide fresh produce to community members. The new facility will expand community garden capacity.
• Harriman Architecture FirmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHarriman, an architecture firm in Portland, has been engaged to design the new 50,000 square foot Medical and Wellness Facility in Palmyra.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHC works closely with the American Heart Association to provide comprehensive materials for patients managing high blood pressure and heart health.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MaineGeneral Health: Larger regional health system serving central Maine with hospitals, primary care, and specialty services. Operates in HHC's broader service geography and represents a broader healthcare incumbent with overlapping primary care capabilities.
• Northern Light Health: Maine's largest integrated healthcare system operating hospitals and primary care across the state. Competes in HHC's service region with broader scale and resources while not specializing in the FQHC community health model.

Regional players

• St. Joseph Healthcare: Maine-based healthcare system providing primary care and specialty services in the Bangor region. Adjacent to HHC's service area and offers overlapping primary care capabilities with broader hospital-based services.

Direct peers

• HealthReach Community Health Centers: Maine-based Federally Qualified Health Center network providing primary care, behavioral health, and dental services across central and western Maine. Directly comparable to HHC as a community-based FQHC serving rural, underserved populations with a similar integrated care model.
• Charles River Community Health: Massachusetts-based FQHC providing integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC operating model with sliding fee scale and Patient Centered Medical Home approach similar to HHC.
• Eastport Health Care: Maine-based FQHC serving rural Washington County with primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment including MAT. Comparable to HHC's rural service model and substance use disorder treatment focus.
• Penobscot Community Health Care: Maine-based FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Operates multiple service sites including school-based health centers, making it a close operational and structural peer to HHC's service model.
• Bucksport Regional Health Center: Maine-based FQHC serving rural communities in the Bucksport region with primary care, behavioral health, and sliding fee scale programs. Directly comparable as a community health center addressing similar rural healthcare access challenges.
• Community Health Center, Inc. Connecticut-based FQHC and one of the largest in the nation, providing comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as an established FQHC demonstrating what scaled community health center operations can achieve.

Others

• Maine Primary Care Association: Maine's primary care association representing FQHCs and community health centers statewide. Functions as the industry association that supports HHC and similar Maine FQHCs through advocacy, training, and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hometownhealthcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hometown-health-center

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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