Battenkill Valley Health Center

What Battenkill Valley Health Center does

Battenkill Valley Health Center (BVHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating from a single campus at 9 and 18 Church Street in Arlington, Vermont. Founded in 2014 and structured as a 501(c)(3) entity, the center delivers comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to patients of all ages, from infants to elderly, across the Battenkill Valley region. Service lines include primary and preventive care, dental, mental health and substance abuse counseling, laboratory, nutritional health, and nurse case management, all coordinated under a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 model.

BVHC's clinical portfolio is delivered by a multi-disciplinary staff of at least 13 named providers across dental, medical, and behavioral health disciplines, supported by an administrative team and a Board of Directors. The center operates an eClinicalWeb-based patient portal that gives patients online access to medical records, appointment scheduling, and secure messaging with their care teams. Auxiliary programs include a Sliding Fee Discount Program that adjusts fees based on patient income and household size using federal poverty guidelines, and Hannah's Pantry, a food insecurity assistance program launched in 2022. The center has earned three 2025 HRSA recognitions: Health Center Quality Leaders Silver, Improved Access Award, and Health IT Recognition, and operates under FTCA deemed status for medical malpractice liability protection.

As a federally designated FQHC, BVHC generates revenue primarily through cost-based Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, supplemented by HRSA grants, donations (one-time gifts, recurring gifts, stock gifts, and bequests), and ancillary fundraising such as an annual golf tournament that has cumulatively raised more than $130,000 since inception. Patient acquisition is community-driven, relying on referrals from existing patients and local providers, self-referral, social media engagement via Facebook, a weekly email newsletter, community speaking engagements, and facility tours; the center does not distribute through intermediaries. The organization is privately held under nonprofit governance with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

Battenkill Valley Health Center

Legal name

Battenkill Valley Health Center

Website

https://battenkillvalleyhealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Battenkill Valley Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in Arlington, Vermont, providing primary care, dental, mental health counseling, laboratory, nutrition, and nurse case management to patients of all ages regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center / Primary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Sliding fee healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: BVHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Donations support service expansion and access programs. The center offers multiple giving options including online one-time or recurring gifts, stock gifts, and bequests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Battenkill Valley Health Center (BVHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides comprehensive community-based healthcare including primary and preventive care, dental services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, on-site laboratory services, nurse case management, and nutritional health counseling. It also offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program so patients are not denied access based on ability to pay, and operates an online patient portal for records, scheduling, and secure messaging.

Product overview

Battenkill Valley Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services through an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach. The organization operates as a single, unified healthcare practice offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services, along with supporting services including laboratory, nurse case management, and nutritional health. The center serves patients of all ages and operates a patient portal for online access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary and Preventive Care Comprehensive primary medical care including check-ups, physical exams, treatment for illnesses, chronic illness management, diabetes care, women's health, and men's health services for patients of all ages.
• Dental Services General dental care provided by the in-house Dental Team for patients.
• Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling Behavioral health services including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and support for depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
• Laboratory Services On-site laboratory testing and diagnostic services for patients.
• Nurse Case Management Care coordination and nurse case management services to help patients navigate healthcare needs and access appropriate resources.
• Nutritional Health Nutrition counseling and dietary guidance services for patients.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersBVHC operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under HRSA oversight. This federal relationship provides grant funding, cost-based reimbursement for Medicare/Medicaid patients, and FTCA malpractice coverage. HRSA also conducts quality performance assessments and recognition programs that BVHC participates in.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Neighborcare Health: Large Seattle-area FQHC network providing medical, dental, and behavioral health to underserved populations; comparable operating model and value-based care approach to BVHC.
• AltaMed Health Services: Large Southern California FQHC operator with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and PACE services to underserved communities; demonstrates the scaled trajectory of the FQHC model BVHC participates in.
• Community Health Center Inc. (CT): Large multi-site FQHC operating in Connecticut with full integrated medical, dental, and behavioral services plus extensive research/training programs, representing a scaled version of BVHC's integrated FQHC model.

Direct peers

• Northern Counties Health Care: Vermont FQHC operating multiple rural clinics with integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health; comparable size and service mix to BVHC.
• Little Rivers Health Care: Vermont FQHC delivering primary care, dental, and behavioral health in rural communities in the Northeast Kingdom, serving a comparable patient panel and mission.
• Lamoille Health Partners: Vermont-based FQHC operating multiple rural sites with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, closely mirroring BVHC's care delivery model and patient population.
• Springfield Medical Care Systems: Vermont FQHC operating in southern VT with primary care, dental, and behavioral services serving rural, low-income populations comparable to BVHC.
• Gifford Health Care: Vermont-based FQHC and critical access hospital system providing multi-specialty primary care and behavioral health to a rural service area similar to BVHC.
• Community Health Centers of Burlington: Vermont FQHC serving a broad patient panel with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under a Sliding Fee program, structurally comparable to BVHC.

Emerging players

• One Medical (Amazon One Medical): Primary care provider offering integrated services with strong digital/patient portal functionality; not a safety-net provider but competes for primary care access in some markets, illustrating the broader primary care technology baseline BVHC is moving toward.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BattenkillValleyHealthCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/battenkill-valley-health-center-inc-

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