Open Door Health

What Open Door Health does

Open Door Health is Rhode Island's first and only LGBTQ+-dedicated health clinic, operating as an initiative of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The clinic delivers integrated primary care, sexual health services, HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming care, behavioral health (Open Mind), and hepatitis treatment from a single site at 7 Central Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a designated Ryan White HIV Care Center, providing care at no charge to uninsured and underinsured HIV-positive patients, and offers an express walk-in STI screening model unique in the state.

The clinic's technology stack is built on the third-party athenahealth patient portal for scheduling, records, prescription management, and lab-result communication. Patient access is delivered through scheduled appointments (phone and portal), walk-in express STI screening hours, and a referral network. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining insurance billing (Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial carriers), federal Ryan White program reimbursement, a sliding fee scale for patients with household income under 200% of the federal poverty level, and tax-deductible donations to RIPHI.

Open Door Health has served more than 9,000 Rhode Islanders cumulatively, initiated over 1,000 patients on PrEP, and earned AAAHC accreditation in 2023. Leadership includes public-health researchers and clinicians, and operations are supported by a Community Advisory Board. Marketing is conducted through the clinic's own website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), and the broader RIPHI network.

Name

Open Door Health

Legal name

Open Door Health

Website

https://odhpvd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Open Door Health is Rhode Island's first LGBTQ+-dedicated community health clinic, providing integrated primary care, sexual health, HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health services from a single Providence location under the RIPHI non-profit umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Community Health Clinic

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ health services
• Community health clinic
• Sexual health services
• HIV care treatment
• Gender affirming care

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: Revenue from billing insurance providers including Medicaid, Medicare, and most major commercial carriers. Services provided regardless of insurance status with financial assistance available.
2. Ryan White HIV Program: Federal program funding that covers healthcare costs for uninsured/underinsured HIV-positive patients. Provides care at no charge to qualifying patients.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Payments: Financial assistance program for uninsured or underinsured patients with household income under 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Discounted care based on income and household size.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to RIPHI supporting Open Door Health operations and expansion of services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Open Door Health is Rhode Island's first and only LGBTQ+ dedicated community health clinic, operating as an initiative of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It delivers integrated primary care, sexual health services, HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and hepatitis C care from a single Providence, RI location, with walk-in express STI screening, sliding-fee-scale billing, and a Ryan White HIV Care Center serving uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product overview

Open Door Health is Rhode Island's first LGBTQ+ and community health clinic offering a unified, comprehensive healthcare platform. The clinic provides primary care, sexual health services, HIV care, behavioral health (Open Mind), hepatitis treatment, gender-affirming care, contraception, vaccinations, and anal health services—all under one roof. The portfolio centers on integrated primary and sexual health care with specialized programs including a Ryan White HIV Care Center, express STI screening, PrEP/PEP services, DoxyPEP for STI prevention, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Services are accessible through walk-in hours, same-day appointments, and a patient portal, with financial assistance and sliding fee scale options for uninsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care
• Sexual Health Services
• HIV Care & Treatment
• Open Mind Behavioral Health
• Hepatitis Care & Treatment
• Gender Affirming Care
• Contraception & Family Planning
• Express STI Screening
• PrEP & PEP Services
• DoxyPEP
• Vaccinations

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 9,000+ Rhode Islanders since founding
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Door Health is an initiative of RIPHI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to solving complex public health challenges through direct action, policy advocacy, and research. Open Door Health represents RIPHI's most ambitious project to date. RIPHI provides organizational infrastructure, funding, and public health expertise.
• Ryan White HIV/AIDS ProgramcoreOthersRyan White is a federal safety net program financing medical services for uninsured or underinsured people living with HIV. Open Door Health is a designated Ryan White HIV Care Center providing care free of charge to qualifying patients.
• Specialty Surgical Providers NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of providers in Rhode Island and greater New England for gender-affirming surgical referrals. Staff coordinates with these providers to ensure quality surgical care for patients seeking gender confirmation procedures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City LGBTQ+ focused community health center offering primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and gender-affirming services. Directly comparable model delivering affirming care to underserved LGBTQ+ populations.
• Fenway Health: Boston-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ+ care, primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services. Closest peer to Open Door Health by mission, integrated service stack, and community-health-center model.
• Equitas Health: Ohio-based LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS healthcare provider offering primary care, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and prevention services. Direct peer in mission and integrated service model.
• Mazzoni Center: Philadelphia-based LGBTQ+ focused health and wellness provider offering primary care, gender-affirming services, HIV care, and behavioral health. Comparable integrated affirming-care model in a Northeast urban market.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington DC community health center historically rooted in HIV/AIDS care and now serving broader LGBTQ+ populations with integrated primary and behavioral health — a structural match to Open Door Health's model.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+ and community health provider with primary care, PrEP/PEP, behavioral health, and gender-affirming services. Closely aligned service portfolio and patient population to Open Door Health.
• Apicha Community Health Center: NYC-based community health center providing LGBTQ+ affirming primary care, HIV care, and PrEP, with explicit focus on underserved populations. Directly comparable by population focus and service mix.
• Chase Brexton Health Care: Maryland community health system with explicit LGBTQ+ affirming care services including PrEP, gender-affirming care, and HIV treatment across multiple sites — comparable integrated affirming-care approach.

Emerging players

• Folx Health: Virtual-first LGBTQ+ healthcare provider offering PrEP, gender-affirming hormones, and primary care via telehealth across multiple states, including Rhode Island. Direct competition for Open Door Health's PrEP and gender-affirming services without geographic limitation.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood of Southern New England: Regional Planned Parenthood affiliate operating in Rhode Island and Connecticut, offering STI testing, PrEP, contraception, and gender-affirming care. Overlaps with Open Door Health's sexual health services but is a broader reproductive-health incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/odhpvd
• Instagraminstagram.com/open_door_health
• TikToktiktok.com/@riphi_
• Xx.com/opendoorhealth_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-door-health

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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