Chesapeake Health Care

What Chesapeake Health Care does

Chesapeake Health Care is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) incorporated in Maryland in 1994 (as Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc.) and rebranded under its current name in 2016. The organization provides integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pediatric, and pharmacy services to approximately 65,000+ patients annually across 22 locations in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, including five school-based health centers embedded within local schools. Its subsidiary-like pharmacy operations participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, providing discounted outpatient medications and free delivery to Wicomico and Worcester County residents. CHC accepts most major insurance plans (Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Cigna, United, Medicare, and multiple Medicaid Managed Care plans) and additionally serves uninsured and underinsured patients through an income-based Sliding Fee Scale that discounts fees to 20%-80% of cost based on Federal Poverty Level.

The organization is led by CEO Brian Holland and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sara M. Haverty (effective May 29, 2026), and operates under a Board of Directors chaired by Father Christopher LaBarge. Revenue is generated through insurance billing (predominantly Medicaid/Medicare), self-pay collections under the sliding fee program, 340B pharmacy economics, federal FQHC grants, and enhanced PPS reimbursement tied to its federally regulated status. Certified Application Counselors provide in-person enrollment assistance for Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace plans. The technology stack is built around a third-party electronic health record (Athenahealth) that powers a HIPAA-compliant Patient Portal with 24/7 record access, prescription refill requests, secure provider messaging, and family proxy access.

The organization's competitive position rests on its FQHC regulatory designation (providing enhanced reimbursement, FTCA malpractice coverage, 340B access, and NHSC eligibility), its deep three-county distribution footprint, and a portfolio of barrier-removal special programs including the Sliding Fee Scale, Transportation Assistance, Insurance Assistance, CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care, school-based primary care and behavioral health telehealth, and Living Well Diabetes Self-Management workshops. The organization holds Joint Commission accreditations in Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, Primary Care Medical Home certification, and 2025 HRSA awards including the National Quality Leader Bronze, Cancer Screening Quality Leader, and Advancing HIT designations.

Name

Chesapeake Health Care

Legal name

Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc.

Website

https://chesapeakehc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chesapeake Health Care is a Maryland-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pediatric, and pharmacy services to 65,000+ patients annually across 22 locations in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), 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-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary care services
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health care
• Outpatient pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 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. Insurance Billing (Medicaid, Medicare, Private): CHC participates with most major insurance plans and bills them directly. Accepted plans include Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Integra, Conifer, Tricare Prime, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid Managed Care plans (Priority Partners, Amerigroup, University of Maryland Health Partners, United Healthcare Community Plan). CHC bills patients for any remaining balance after insurance.
2. Self-Pay / Sliding Fee Program: For uninsured or underinsured patients, CHC offers a Sliding Fee Scale based on household income and family size relative to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Patients may pay between 20% and 80% of the total cost. Even insured patients can qualify for the sliding fee discount.
3. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Through the federally funded 340B Drug Pricing Program, CHC's pharmacies provide eligible patients with significant savings on outpatient prescription medications. This program reduces medication costs for patients while supporting CHC's pharmacy revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chesapeake Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as an integrated community healthcare platform delivering primary medical care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across 22 locations in Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. It complements its six core clinical service lines (Adult & Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy) with special programs such as School-Based Health Centers, CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care, Sliding Fee Scale, 340B prescription discounts, transportation assistance, and insurance enrollment support, serving more than 65,000 patients annually regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Product overview

Chesapeake Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a unified suite of integrated healthcare services across Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. The organization operates as a single, cohesive healthcare platform comprising six core clinical service lines (Adult & Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN/Women's Health, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy) complemented by a Patient Portal for secure online access. Additionally, Chesapeake Health Care offers seven special programs including CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care, Insurance Assistance, Prescription Discounts through the 340B program, School-Based Health Centers, School-Based Mental Health Telehealth, a Sliding Fee Payment Scale Program, and Transportation Assistance. These programs work together to remove barriers to healthcare access and provide comprehensive, affordable care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy services located in Salisbury and Princess Anne offering prescription fulfillment, medication counseling, free delivery to Wicomico and Worcester County residents, medication affordability programs, immunizations, and medication compliance packaging.
• OB/GYN (Women's Health) Comprehensive women's health services including annual well-woman exams, prenatal and postpartum care, family planning, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and gynecologic care provided at OB/GYN offices in Salisbury and Princess Anne.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages including routine exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, limited oral surgery, and patient education on oral hygiene, provided in Princess Anne and Salisbury locations.
• Adult & Family Medicine Primary and preventive healthcare for adults ages 18 and older including annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), sick visits, preventive screenings, and immunizations.
• Pediatrics Comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents from birth through young adulthood, focusing on healthy growth, development, well-child visits, immunizations, school physicals, and developmental screenings.
• Behavioral Health Mental health services supporting emotional, psychological, and behavioral well-being, including individual counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, substance use disorder support, and integrated care coordinated with primary care providers for children, adolescents, and adults.
• School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Five conveniently located health centers in local schools (Wicomico High School, East Salisbury Elementary, Washington High School, Pocomoke High School, and Beaver Run Elementary) providing medical, behavioral health, and preventive services to students without missing class time.
• Sliding Fee Payment Scale Program Income-based fee adjustment program where fees are adjusted based on household income and family size relative to the Federal Poverty Level, with patients paying between 20% and 80% of total cost for most healthcare services, available even for insured patients.
• Prescription Discounts (340B Program) Medication savings program through the federally funded 340B Drug Pricing Program, providing eligible patients with significant discounts on outpatient prescription medications at pharmacy locations in Princess Anne and Salisbury.
• Insurance Assistance Free, in-person assistance from Certified Application Counselors (CACs) to help find and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid, Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP), and Marketplace qualified health plans during open enrollment or qualifying life events.
• Transportation Assistance Non-emergency transportation services for patients without means to reach appointments with Adult Medicine, Dental, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, or Behavioral Health providers, including coordination with county medical assistance transportation programs.
• CenteringPregnancy Innovative group prenatal care model that transforms traditional prenatal care into an engaging group experience, where expectant mothers with similar due dates meet in a comfortable setting facilitated by a Physician or Certified Nurse Midwife, combining health assessment, education, and community support.
• School-Based Mental Health Telehealth Mental health telehealth services in partnership with Wicomico County Public Schools, allowing students to attend scheduled virtual visits with licensed providers without leaving school, including mental health intakes and therapy sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000+ patients served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• TidalHealth: Regional health system serving Maryland's Eastern Shore, headquartered in Salisbury near CHC. Provides broader inpatient and specialty services that complement CHC's primary care focus; a key referral partner and partial competitor for specialty care in the same geography.
• Atlantic General Hospital: Community hospital and health system in Berlin, Maryland (Worcester County), the same county where CHC operates. Provides inpatient and specialty services that overlap geographically with CHC's primary care footprint.

Direct peers

• CCI Health & Wellness Services: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland. Direct peer with similar FQHC status, sliding fee scale, school-based services, and integrated care delivery to underserved populations.
• Esperanza Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving primarily Latino and underserved populations in Chicago with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Direct peer with comparable community health center model, sliding fee scale, and chronic disease management focus.
• Westside Family Healthcare: Delaware-based FQHC providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved populations. Direct peer in mission, structure, and service mix, including sliding fee scale and 340B participation, in a neighboring Mid-Atlantic geography.
• Sun River Health: Large New York-based FQHC operating integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Direct peer with similar FQHC funding model, 340B pharmacy participation, and school-based programming.
• Cherry Health: Large Michigan-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with school-based health centers. Direct FQHC peer at a comparable or larger scale, operating a similar community health center model.
• Borrego Health: California-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Direct FQHC peer with comparable integrated service lines and sliding fee structure.
• Choptank Community Health System: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Maryland's Mid-Shore region (Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot counties). Direct FQHC peer with a comparable integrated medical/dental/behavioral health model and sliding fee program, operating in adjacent Maryland geography to CHC.
• Family Health Centers (Maryland): Maryland-based FQHC serving Baltimore City and surrounding areas with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Direct peer operating under the same FQHC regulatory framework with comparable patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chesapeakehc
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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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