Wallace Medical Concern

What Wallace Medical Concern does

Wallace Medical Concern is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1984 by Dr. James Reuler, providing integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, substance use, sexual and reproductive health, laboratory, vaccination, chronic disease management, and pediatric care to underserved residents of East Multnomah County, Oregon. The organization operates two physical clinics (Rockwood Medical & Dental, Rosewood Dental), two school-based Student Health Centers (Gresham and Sam Barlow High Schools), and a Mobile Medical Clinic, with services delivered in over 50 languages by a staff of 100+ regardless of ability to pay via a sliding fee discount program.

The business model combines three funding streams: insurance billing across Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Medicare, and commercial payers (CareOregon, MODA, Regence, Trillium, UHC, Delta Dental); federal HRSA Section 330 grant funding and FTCA malpractice coverage tied to its 2012 FQHC designation; and private donations supporting the Reuler Fund for patient social needs (utilities, housing, meals, transport). The underlying technology stack is OCHIN's shared EHR with the MyChart patient portal, and a Tier 5 (highest) Oregon PCPCH certification signals top-tier care coordination. Strategically important institutional partners include the Gresham-Barlow School District, Multnomah County Health Department, OHSU, Human Solutions, the Mexican Consulate, and Bloodworks Northwest.

Wallace's strategic positioning is that of a community-anchored safety-net provider rather than a market-rate competitor: its defensibility rests on regulatory status, multilingual clinical capacity, multi-channel access (clinics plus mobile plus school-based), and 40+ years of accumulated community trust. Growth has been steady and mission-driven, marked by service-line additions (dental in 2016, specialty partnerships in 2025) rather than geographic expansion beyond East Multnomah County, with no venture or institutional equity ownership disclosed.

Name

Wallace Medical Concern

Legal name

Wallace Medical Concern

Website

https://mywallace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wallace Medical Concern is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center in East Multnomah County, Oregon, providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care to uninsured and underinsured residents across clinics, school-based centers, and a mobile unit, regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

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 industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health support
• Federally qualified health center

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: Wallace accepts Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Medicare, and commercial insurance plans including Care Oregon, MODA, Regence, Trillium, UHC, Delta Dental, and others. Services are billed through insurance for covered patients.
2. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Grant Funding: As a 330 grantee, Wallace receives federal funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care. The health center has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Private donations from individuals, local foundations, and community organizations fund the Reuler Fund for Patient Support, which covers non-medical needs like utility bills, temporary housing, meals, and transportation for patients.
4. Sliding Fee Discount Program Revenue: For patients without insurance who do not qualify for other programs, Wallace provides discounted services based on family size and income, ensuring access to care regardless of ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wallace Medical Concern operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved residents of East Multnomah County. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay through a sliding fee discount program and are supported by insurance billing, federal HRSA grant funding, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Wallace Medical & Dental is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive suite of integrated healthcare services. The organization operates on a unified platform model centered around primary care, with distinct but interconnected service lines including Medical Services, Dental Services, Pediatric Care, Senior Care, Behavioral Health, and Laboratory Services. Additional specialized offerings include Sexual & Reproductive Health, Personalized Care (LGBTQ+ services), Chronic Disease Management, Substance Support, and Vaccinations. The organization also extends access through Student Health Centers at local high schools and a Mobile Student Health Center. Educational programs such as the Monthly Patient Diabetes Class complement clinical services. Wallace serves patients regardless of ability to pay, offering a sliding fee discount program, and provides services in over 50 languages through its multicultural staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including preventative care (cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants), diagnostic services (exams, X-rays), restorative care (fillings, extractions), and emergent dental care for pain, abscess, swelling, and bleeding.
• Pediatric Care Family-centered pediatric health services covering physical, emotional, and social health from birth to young adulthood, including well-child checks, illness care, minor injuries, sports physicals, pediatric dental care, and behavioral health screenings.
• Senior Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Personalized Care (LGBTQ+)
• Behavioral Health
• Laboratory Services
• Substance Support
• Vaccinations
• Student Health Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving thousands of underserved individuals, families, and students annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025OHSU provides mobile mammogram services at Wallace's Rockwood campus, bringing breast cancer screening directly to patients who may not otherwise have access to these services.
• OCHIN (Oregon Community Health Information Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationWallace is part of an organized health care arrangement including OCHIN participants. OCHIN supplies information technology and related services including electronic health record systems. OCHIN also engages in quality assessment and improvement activities on behalf of participating organizations.
• Human SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWallace was a key partner with Human Solutions in 2015 for an Outstanding Innovative Project recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Wallace opened its first primary care clinic at Human Solutions' new building on 181st in Rockwood.
• Multnomah County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultnomah County Health Department asked Wallace to take over its Mobile Medical Clinic and encouraged Wallace to apply to become a Federally Qualified Health Center, which enabled the organization's transformation in 2012.
• Mexican Government (Mexican Consulate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Mexican Government to provide over 10,000 health presentations outside the Mexican Consulate in downtown Portland for seasonal farmworkers and immigrant communities.
• Gresham-Barlow School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWallace operates Student Health Centers at Gresham High School and Sam Barlow High School, providing on-site primary care services to students regardless of their ability to pay.
• Bloodworks NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bloodworks Northwest for blood drives at Rockwood Market Hall to support local blood supply and patients facing medical emergencies.
• Providence Health & ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvidence donated space to Wallace on NW Burnside in Gresham when the organization moved from Old Town in 2007, enabling continued service during transition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: Pacific Northwest FQHC serving migrant farmworkers and underserved communities across Oregon and Washington. Strongly comparable FQHC model with shared farmworker and Spanish-speaking patient focus.

Broad incumbents

• Legacy Health: Portland-based health system with hospitals and primary care network. Competes in the same East Multnomah County market and employs a board member of Wallace (Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center).
• Providence Health & Services: Large regional health system that previously donated space to Wallace. Operates across Portland metro with full continuum of care; represents a potential large-system competitor or acquirer.
• OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University): Academic health system and current Wallace partner (mobile mammograms). Overlapping Portland metro market and patient base; broader service portfolio including specialty and inpatient care.

Direct peers

• Outside In: Portland-based FQHC-like organization serving homeless youth and low-income patients with medical, mental health, and social services. Highly comparable mission and patient population to Wallace.
• Multnomah County Health Department: Local public health authority that previously operated the Mobile Medical Clinic now run by Wallace. Serves the same geography and patient population as a public-sector safety-net provider.
• Cascadia Health: Oregon-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, primary care, and housing services. Comparable in mission, integrated care model, and Pacific Northwest safety-net positioning.
• Neighborhood Health Center: Portland-metro FQHC providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities. Direct FQHC peer operating in overlapping geography with comparable service portfolio.
• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center: Oregon-based FQHC serving Washington and Yamhill Counties with primary care, dental, and behavioral health for underserved populations. Directly comparable in mission, FQHC model, and patient mix to Wallace.

Others

• CareOregon: Oregon Medicaid coordinated care organization that reimburses Wallace for CareOregon members. Functions as a payer partner in Wallace's revenue model and a key enabler of the FQHC economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WallaceMedicalandDental
• Facebookfacebook.com/WallaceTogetherInHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wallace-medical-concern
• Instagraminstagram.com/wallacetogetherinhealth

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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