Harbor Health, a vertically integrated health care company operating clinics and insurance plans across Texas, has agreed to acquire 27 Village Medical clinics in the Greater Houston area. The transaction, expected to close by year-end 2026, marks the company's entry into Texas' largest metropolitan market.
The acquisition adds approximately 70 clinics to Harbor's existing network and roughly doubles its physician and advanced practice provider count statewide. Houston joins Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso as markets where Harbor operates both care delivery and insurance operations—a model known as a "payvider" arrangement.
Harbor's expansion coincides with the launch of individual and family insurance plans in Houston. Open enrollment through Healthcare.gov begins Nov. 1, 2026, for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2027, across 13 of the 29 Texas counties where Harbor currently operates employer plans. The service area encompasses Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Brazoria counties in Greater Houston.
The Village Medical Houston clinics will maintain their existing brand while joining Harbor Health Insurance Company's provider network. Current patients will not need to take action, and the clinics will continue accepting existing insurance plans during a transition period.
Harbor's model integrates primary care clinics with insurance coverage designed by its own clinicians. Plan features include zero deductibles and $0 cost-sharing for specialist referrals originating from Harbor primary care providers.
Larger employers in Greater Houston can access Harbor plans immediately, while individual consumers will have access beginning in November through the federal marketplace.
The acquisition represents Harbor's largest expansion since the company began operations. Financial terms were not disclosed. Harbor Health was founded by Tony Miller, who serves as CEO and co-founder, and Dr. Clay Johnston, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer. Erin Page serves as President and Chief Operating Officer.
