Health Care Partners of South Carolina
Federally Qualified Health Center • Columbia, SC • Since 1979 • Multiple locations within South Carolina locations
About
Health Care Partners of South Carolina (HCPSC) is a nonprofit primary care provider with nine office locations across Horry, Marion, and Florence counties in South Carolina. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Conway, HCPSC offers comprehensive services including primary and preventive care for all ages, optometry, dental, behavioral health, lab tests, and pharmacy options. While not located in Columbia, HCPSC operates multiple clinics in the central-southern region of the state and functions as a community FQHC-style provider under private ownership. If you’re seeking a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Columbia, HCPSC does not list a Columbia location; you may want to consider Columbia-area FQHCs or community health centers for colocated primary care, dental, and behavioral health services.
Clinic Type
Federally Qualified Health Center
Address
1608 Main St, Conway, South Carolina 29526, US
Phone
8434886341
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Sliding fee discount program
FAQs
What is an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a health center that meets strict guidelines to provide care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay.
What benefits do FQHCs provide?
Enhanced access to primary care, sliding fee discounts, and eligibility for programs like 340B, Vaccines for Children, and more.
What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?
Health Care Partners of South Carolina is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and operates under guidelines set by the Federal Bureau of Primary Health Care.
What are some key features of FQHCs mentioned for us?
Offer services to all persons regardless of ability to pay, establish a sliding fee discount program, be a nonprofit or public organization, be community-based with governing board of patients, serve a medically underserved area or population, provide comprehensive primary care services, and have an ongoing quality assurance program.
What benefits are Federally Qualified Health Centers eligible for?
Enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, participation in the 340B Program to purchase discounted prescription drugs, access to vaccines through the Vaccines for Children Program, and access to medical malpractice insurance through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.1/5 (Vitals) (1 review mentioned)
Patients praise
- Patients highly value specific, compassionate staff members, particularly individual nurses and nurse practitioners
- Positive experiences with clear communication and attentive care from certain providers
- Welcoming atmosphere reported by some patients at the front desk
Common complaints
- Difficulties accessing specialized care for patients with Medicaid
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency and communication, including follow-up on referrals
- Internal staff frustration and high turnover reported by employees
"In a healthcare system that seems to appreciate quantity over quality, Amelia Taylor is an exception!!! WE LOVE HER."
— LocalityBiz (Review for Marion, SC location)"I've called every referral given to me yet nobody will see him due to medicaid. ... This is horrible and cruel."
— Vitals (Review for Marion, SC location)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Health Care Partners of South Carolina Goes Red for National Wear Red Day - Health Care Partners of South Carolina — Mar 3, 2026
- Health Care Partners of South Carolina Unveils New Logo, Embracing the Future of Care - Health Care Partners of South Carolina — Aug 8, 2025
- Health Care Partners of South Carolina Celebrates Diabetes Prevention Program Graduates - Health Care Partners of South Carolina — Feb 2, 2026
- Celebrate National Health Center Week with Health Care Partners of SC — Aug 4, 2025
- Health Care Partners of South Carolina Rings in the New Year with the Conway Community - Health Care Partners of South Carolina — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More federally qualified health center clinics in Columbia
Summary: The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) administers Healthy Connections, South Carolina’s Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for about 1 million low-income, elderly, and disabled residents each year. Based in Columbia, SC, SCDHHS is a government agency under Government Administration, with offices in Columbia (HQ: 1801 Main St). For Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Columbia, SCDHHS is the state agency that administers Medicaid funding and enrollment, and coordinates Medicaid services and billing for eligible patients. Contact: info@scdhhs.gov; main phone options: 888-289-0709, 888-549-0820. Website: scdhhs.gov.
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