Paterson Community Health Center

What Paterson Community Health Center does

Paterson Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered at 32 Clinton Street in Paterson, New Jersey, with a second clinic at 227 Broadway. Founded in the mid-1970s through two church-based health centers (St. Philip's Ecumenical Association for Urban Concerns and Calvary Baptist Church Community Health Center), the organizations merged in 1988 under the Paterson Community Health Network and were incorporated as Paterson Community Health in 1994. Under the leadership of former CEO Dr. Mary Elizabeth Garner from 1991 to 2023, the center expanded to serve hundreds of thousands of patients across pediatric, adult, OB-GYN, dental, podiatry, and behavioral health service lines. Current CEO Bevan K. Baker leads the organization alongside a team including CFO Debora Walcott, COO Leon Smart, CMO Kemi Alli, and Chief External Affairs Officer Jillian Hudspeth.

The center delivers a comprehensive, integrated healthcare platform organized across three service categories: Primary Care Services (Adult Care, Pediatric Care, Women's Health Care), Whole Health Services (Behavioral Health and Social Services, Dental Care, Nutritional Counseling, Pharmacy Services, Podiatry Care), and Special Services (Sickle Cell Disease Care Coordination, Chronic Care Management, Colorectal and Cancer Screening, MAT Services for opioid use disorder). The underlying technology stack centers on a Patient Portal — an eClinicalWorks-based electronic medical record system providing 24/7 patient access to medical history, lab results, medications, and provider communication — supplemented by telehealth visits, a text-based appointment scheduling service, and on-site MCO enrollment tooling. The platform enables care coordination across integrated service lines and supports social determinants of health navigation through partnerships with CUMAC, ScreenNJ, and other community-based organizations.

Paterson Community Health's business model is structured as a federally funded safety-net provider. Revenue derives from patient co-pays and fee-for-service payments from insured (Medicaid, Medicare, NJ FamilyCare, private insurance) and uninsured patients using sliding fee discounts based on household income and family size, supplemented by federal HHS grant funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b. Additional revenue mechanisms include the 340B pharmacy discount program, the State Discount Program for Dental Services, NJCEED cancer screenings, Title X family planning funding, and on-site enrollment partnerships with Aetna Medicare and Horizon NJ Health. The go-to-market approach is community-led: direct patient care at two physical clinics, telehealth, community outreach events, referrals through local churches and social service organizations, and partnerships with CUMAC, SCANJ, and other community-based organizations serving Paterson and the surrounding 16 Passaic County municipalities.

Name

Paterson Community Health Center

Legal name

Paterson Community Health Center

Website

https://patersonchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paterson Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Paterson, NJ providing comprehensive primary, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty care to uninsured, underinsured, and government-insured patients in underserved New Jersey communities, supported by federal HHS grant funding and integrated community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

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 services
• Primary care
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health care
• Federally qualified health center

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Co-pays and Fee-for-Service: Revenue from co-pays and payments collected from patients with insurance (private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare) and uninsured patients using sliding fee discounts based on household income and family size.
2. Federal FQHC Funding: Federal government funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b. The center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service deemed status.
3. 340B Pharmacy Program: Pharmacy discount program helping lower the cost of medications for qualifying patients.
4. Discount Programs: Sliding fee discount program, State Discount Program for Dental Services, NJCEED cancer screenings, Title X family planning services.
5. On-site MCO Enrollment: Medicare and Medicaid enrollment assistance provided on-site through partnerships with Aetna Medicare and Horizon NJ Health, helping patients obtain coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paterson Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers comprehensive primary, preventive, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty care services (e.g., pediatric, adult, women's health, podiatry, sickle cell care coordination, MAT services) to individuals and families in Paterson and surrounding New Jersey communities. Care is provided to insured, underinsured, and uninsured patients regardless of ability to pay, supported by sliding fee discounts and federal FQHC funding.

Product overview

Paterson Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system organized across three service categories: Primary Care Services (Adult Care, Pediatric Care, Women's Health Care), Whole Health Services (Behavioral Health and Social Services, Dental Care, Nutritional Counseling, Pharmacy Services, Podiatry Care), and Special Services (Sickle Cell Disease Care Coordination, Chronic Care Management, Colorectal and Cancer Screening, MAT Services). The organization provides these services through a unified platform with a Patient Portal for 24/7 digital access to health records. Services are available to both insured and uninsured patients, with sliding fee discounts based on income. The center operates two locations in Paterson, NJ and serves communities throughout New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Care Ongoing primary care for adults including routine check-ups, preventive screenings, and management of common health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving hundreds of thousands of patients across multiple service lines (pediatric, adult, OB-GYN, dental, podiatry, behavioral health) over three decades of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CUMAC (Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaterson Community Health partners with CUMAC to provide reliable access to fresh, healthy food for patients in need, homebound individuals, and those facing health-related issues. CUMAC operates a Choice Marketplace, Home Delivery Program, and Mobile Unit Distributions across all 16 Passaic County municipalities monthly. CUMAC also serves as a Benefit Enrollment Center with Certified SNAP Navigators and Community Health Workers who provide application and referral support.
• Aetna MedicaresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAetna Medicare representatives are on-site at Paterson Community Health every other Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM to help patients enroll in Medicare insurance plans.
• Horizon NJ HealthsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorizon NJ Health representatives visit Paterson Community Health twice a month, every other Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to assist patients with Medicaid enrollment applications.
• Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey (SCANJ)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHC Sickle Cell Disease Care Program Team participated in SCANJ's Brunch and Learn event at Newark's Krueger Scott Mansion, joining 100 community members to learn about sickle cell disease, connect, and celebrate individuals living with SCD.
• Centro Evangelistico Vida Nueva ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in Paterson that hosted a Youth Conference featuring CEO Bevan Baker and CFO Debora Walcott. The church serves as a community venue for outreach and empowerment events.
• GetCoveredNJsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Jersey's official health insurance marketplace. Paterson Community Health staff guide patients through the enrollment process to help them obtain affordable health coverage.
• NJ FamilyCaresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Jersey's Medicaid program. Paterson Community Health helps patients navigate Medicaid coverage, renewals, and eligibility, including special provisions for undocumented children and the NJ Supplemental Prenatal and Contraceptive Program.
• ScreenNJsupportingOthersScreenNJ provides free transportation assistance for patients who need help getting to colorectal cancer screening appointments. Patients can request rides through a transportation request form.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rutgers Community Health Center: Newark-based FQHC affiliated with Rutgers School of Nursing providing primary care to underserved populations. Comparable as a New Jersey FQHC with a similar academic-affiliated integrated care model.
• Zufall Health Center: New Jersey-based FQHC serving uninsured and underinsured populations across multiple counties with primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Directly comparable as a community safety-net provider with a similar sliding-fee model and service mix.
• Newark Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple locations in Newark, NJ with primary, dental, behavioral, and pediatric care for underserved populations. Closely comparable in mission, regulatory status, and target demographics to PCHC.
• Metropolitan Family Health Network: Jersey City-based FQHC with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social services for underserved Hudson County residents. Comparable to PCHC in scale, FQHC structure, and community-health mission.
• Horizon Health Center: Jersey City, NJ-based FQHC providing comprehensive primary, dental, and behavioral health services with sliding-fee discounts. Comparable as a New Jersey community health center serving Medicaid and uninsured populations.
• Camcare Health Corporation: Southern New Jersey FQHC operating multiple sites with primary, dental, OB-GYN, and pediatric services for underserved communities. Comparable as a regional New Jersey FQHC with a similar multi-site service model.

Broad incumbents

• Community Health Centers, Inc. One of the largest FQHC operators in the U.S. (Florida-based) with 13+ sites offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable as a mature FQHC operator with similar integrated service portfolio.
• Hackensack Meridian Health: Large New Jersey health system operating hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physician practices across northern NJ. Comparable as a regional incumbent that absorbs insured patients PCHC's safety-net model also targets.
• Sun River Health: Large multi-state FQHC operating across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with comprehensive primary, dental, and behavioral care. Comparable as a larger-scale FQHC peer with overlapping service lines and similar payer mix.
• St. Joseph's Health: Paterson, NJ-based hospital system that directly competes with PCHC for primary care patients in the same city, including Medicaid beneficiaries. Comparable as a regional healthcare incumbent serving the Paterson catchment area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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