Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

What Children’s Hospital Los Angeles does

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) academic pediatric medical center founded in 1901 and headquartered at 4650 Sunset Blvd in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. It operates a 438-bed main campus providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, and specialty care, supported by six outpatient specialty care centers across Southern California (Arcadia, Bakersfield, Encino, Santa Monica, South Bay/Torrance, Valencia) and a Center for Global Health that has treated patients from more than 90 countries. CHLA is the only pediatric hospital ranked top 10 nationally across all 11 U.S. News & World Report pediatric specialties for 2025-2026, tied for No. 1 in California and the Pacific region, and was named No. 5 globally by Newsweek in 2022.

The hospital delivers care across more than 90 pediatric specialties organized into 12 institutes and centers, including the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Heart Institute, Neurological Institute, Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center, Cell and Gene Therapy program (offering more FDA-approved cell and gene therapies than any West Coast pediatric hospital), and the Fetal and Neonatal Institute. Its research arm, The Saban Research Institute, occupies more than 150,000 square feet of laboratory space and supports 400+ scientific investigators running 550+ clinical trials annually, including the LBSeq4Kids liquid biopsy platform for retinoblastoma (98% sensitivity, 100% specificity in prospective study), CAR T-cell therapy development for pediatric solid tumors, and an expanded Elevidys gene therapy safety protocol. Back-office operations have been migrated to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and Oracle Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through five streams: (1) patient care services billed to insurance carriers, managed care plans, and patients via separate hospital and CHLA Medical Group bills; (2) donations and philanthropy through individual gifts, planned giving, and community fundraising campaigns (Make March Matter, Walk & Play L.A., Season of Giving); (3) foundation and government research grants (e.g., $6M from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, $12M Alfred E. Mann Charities endowment, $26M Hyundai Hope On Wheels network, $2M California state grant); (4) municipal bond financing (planned $187.5M issuance through California Public Finance Authority in 2026); and (5) corporate partnerships and sponsorships (Credit Unions for Kids, Panda Express, Hyundai). The go-to-market combines sales-led physician referrals through the myCHLA Provider Portal and 24/7 hotline, direct-to-consumer self-referral and second opinions, and community-led clinical trial recruitment. In March 2026, CHLA announced 439 layoffs in response to federal Medicaid cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), reflecting acute financial pressure on the operating model despite continued expansion of clinical and research programs.

Name

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Legal name

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Website

https://chla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric academic medical center founded in 1901, operating a 438-bed hospital and six Southern California specialty care centers serving critically ill children across 90+ specialties, with a research institute running 550+ clinical trials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Specialty medical care
• Clinical research trials
• Cell and gene therapy
• International patient services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Hospital and physician billing for clinical services including clinic visits, tests, procedures, surgeries, and overnight stays. Insurance providers and health plans cover these services, with patients responsible for copays and deductibles not covered by insurance.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, memorial and honor gifts, planned gifts, and major gift campaigns including the 125th Anniversary Campaign. Community fundraising through events like Make March Matter and Walk & Play L.A., with business partners contributing percentages of sales or fixed amounts.
3. Foundation and Government Grants: Research grants from organizations including California Institute for Regenerative Medicine ($6 million for CAR T-cell therapy), National Pediatric Cancer Foundation ($1 million), Alfred E. Mann Charities ($12 million endowment), and government funding for specific research initiatives.
4. Municipal Bond Financing: CHLA planned to sell $187.5 million in federally taxable municipal revenue bonds through the California Public Finance Authority to fund working capital, refinance outstanding debt, and cover issuance costs, backed by mortgage liens on hospital properties and a pledge of gross revenues.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors like Credit Unions for Kids, Panda Express, and Heidi Klum commit $100,000 or more to campaigns like Make March Matter. Businesses like Adventuretown donate percentages of sales and Delfina Athletics donate portions of product proceeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Children's Hospital Los Angeles operates a 438-bed pediatric hospital and six specialty care centers providing comprehensive medical care across more than 90 pediatric specialties, including cancer, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedics, and cell and gene therapy. The Saban Research Institute runs more than 550 clinical trials with 400+ scientific investigators, while international patients are served through the Center for Global Health.

Product overview

Children's Hospital Los Angeles operates as a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system organized around 12 major institutes and centers delivering specialized medical services. The core clinical offerings include the Heart Institute, Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (ranked No. 6 nationally), Neurological Institute (No. 10), Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center (No. 4), Fetal and Neonatal Institute, Behavioral Health Institute, Cell and Gene Therapy (offering more FDA-approved treatments than any West Coast pediatric hospital), and specialized centers for endocrinology/diabetes, gastroenterology, urology, and pulmonology. Supporting these clinical services are The Saban Research Institute (conducting 550+ clinical trials with 400+ investigators), the myCHLA Provider Portal for referring physicians, and the MyChildren'sLA Patient Portal for patients and families. The hospital also operates community outreach through its Make March Matter annual campaign and Walk & Play L.A. event, and recently launched the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute for workforce development. International patients are served through the Center for Global Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heart Institute Comprehensive pediatric cardiac care center ranked No. 20 nationally for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2025-26, offering cardiac anesthesiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional catheterization, and heart transplantation for pediatric patients.
• Cancer and Blood Disease Institute Pediatric oncology and hematology center ranked No. 6 nationally, providing bone marrow transplant, leukemia and lymphoma treatment, sarcoma and solid tumor programs, neuroblastoma therapy, and radiation oncology services for children.
• Neurological Institute Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery center ranked No. 10 nationally, offering brain tumor treatment, neuro-oncology, epilepsy care, movement disorders clinic, and neuroimmunology programs for pediatric patients.
• Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center Pediatric orthopedics center ranked No. 4 nationally, providing bone and soft tissue tumor treatment, sports medicine, scoliosis care, limb lengthening, and orthopedic trauma services for children.
• Fetal and Neonatal Institute Specialized care for unborn babies and newborns including neonatal care, fetal cardiology, and newborn and infant critical care unit (NICCU), ranked No. 22 in neonatology.
• Cell and Gene Therapy Advanced pediatric cell and gene therapy programs that have led to FDA-approved treatments for hemophilia B and pediatric leukemia, offering more FDA-approved cell and gene therapies than any other pediatric hospital on the West Coast.
• Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care ranked No. 8 nationally, offering diabetes program, weight management, thyroid clinic, and metabolic disorder treatment for children.
• Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition GI and digestive care ranked No. 6 nationally, providing inflammatory bowel disease treatment, celiac care, motility disorders treatment, and intestinal rehabilitation programs for pediatric patients.
• Pediatric Urology Pediatric urology services ranked No. 7 nationally, offering kidney transplant, complex reconstructive surgery, and voiding improvement programs for children.
• Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Respiratory and sleep care ranked No. 12 nationally, providing cystic fibrosis treatment, asthma care, sleep center services, and pulmonary function testing for pediatric patients.
• The Saban Research Institute CHLA's research arm conducting basic, clinical, and translational research with over 150,000 square feet of laboratory space, supporting 400+ scientific investigators running more than 550 clinical trials annually.
• Pediatric Clinical Trials Voluntary medical research programs offering children opportunities to receive innovative treatments before widespread availability, with CHLA leading pediatric trials on the West Coast.
• Center for Global Health International patient services program that has treated patients from more than 90 countries, providing world-class pediatric expertise, care coordination, and support for families traveling to CHLA from abroad.
• MyChildren'sLA Patient Portal Secure 24/7 online portal providing patients access to electronic health records, lab and radiology results, secure messaging with care teams, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and video visit hosting through the ChildrensLA mobile app.
• myCHLA Provider Portal Online portal for referring physicians to submit and track referrals, access patient medical records in real-time, and coordinate patient care with CHLA specialists.
• Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute Newly launched institute supported by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation to centralize training programs for physicians, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals, aiming to train more than 12,000 healthcare workers over two decades.
• Graduate Medical Education Medical training programs including pediatric residency, fellowships, continuing medical education, and research training programs for physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Core Research Facilities Shared research facilities including Biostatistics Core, Cellular Imaging Core, Flow Cytometry Core, Human Imaging Core, Molecular Pathology Genomics Core, Stem Cell Core, and Small Animal Imaging Core offering specialized scientific equipment and expert services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 nationally in all 11 U.S. News & World Report pediatric specialties for 2025-2026
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Latitude Food Allergy CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Latitude Food Allergy Care, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, opened its fifth Southern California clinic in San Diego. The network offers physician-led, evidence-based food allergy treatment including oral immunotherapy and Xolair, with 94% of patients successfully completing OIT treatment.
• Terasaki Institute and Claremont CollegesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Biomedical research partnership between CHLA, Terasaki Institute, and Claremont Colleges aiming to accelerate innovation through joint research, faculty collaboration, and student training.
• Adventuretown Toy EmporiumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2026Los Angeles toy store's third annual Easter basket fundraiser for CHLA, with 20% of all March sales going toward CHLA's Make March Matter initiative. The store has raised over $10 million collectively since 2016.
• Delfina AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2026Performance endurance sports company founded by 3-time Olympic swimmer Nina Sadauskas launched a limited-edition 'Butterfly Effect' swim and beach collection with 20% of proceeds donated to CHLA as part of the Make March Matter campaign.
• Credit Unions for KidscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Presenting partner for Make March Matter campaign, committing $100,000 or more along with Panda Express and Heidi Klum. The campaign has mobilized over 500 businesses to collectively raise more than $15 million since 2016.
• Panda ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Presenting partner for Make March Matter campaign, committing $100,000 or more. Panda Express has been a long-time supporter of CHLA's fundraising efforts.
• HENAR FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026CHLA partnered with HENAR Foundation on a Pediatric Residency Program launched in 2023 and participated in a Healthcare Policy Summit with WHO, Boston University, and other international partners to coordinate postgraduate medical education reforms in Armenia.
• iHeartMedia Los Angeles and KTLAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2025Partnership with iHeartMedia Los Angeles' Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 and KTLA to launch the 10th Annual Season of Giving fundraising campaign on Giving Tuesday, including a 13-hour broadcast and celebrity appearances.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2025CHLA improved the performance of its mission-critical business systems by up to 98% using Oracle Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. CHLA is moving finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience processes to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.
• Keck School of Medicine of USCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025CHLA researchers collaborated with USC to develop an advanced analytical platform using spectral flow cytometry that can simultaneously measure 36 characteristics from a single CAR T cell, optimizing CAR T cell manufacturing processes.
• Sidra Medicine (Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025CHLA entered a strategic collaboration with Sidra Medicine, one of the leading hospitals for children and women in Qatar and the Middle East, to benefit patient care, research, and education.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Children's National Hospital: Children's National in Washington, D.C. is a top-10 Honor Roll pediatric hospital with comparable research intensity, Magnet nursing, and specialty institute structure. It competes with CHLA for federal research dollars and high-acuity pediatric referrals.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Boston Children's Hospital is the longstanding No. 1 pediatric hospital in the U.S. News Honor Roll and a direct peer to CHLA across specialty care, research, and complex pediatric case mix. It competes head-to-head for top-tier faculty, research grants, and complex referrals.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): CHOP is consistently a top-2 Honor Roll children's hospital with deep research infrastructure (Research Institute) and a similar model of specialty institutes, pediatric oncology leadership, and large pediatric clinical trials portfolio — a direct functional peer to CHLA's Saban Research Institute model.
• Texas Children's Hospital: Texas Children's is one of the largest U.S. pediatric hospitals and a top Honor Roll institution. It overlaps with CHLA across pediatric cancer, heart, neurology, and cell/gene therapy, and competes for complex case referrals across the western U.S. and internationally.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Cincinnati Children's is a leading pediatric research and academic medical center consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. It competes with CHLA for NIH pediatric research funding, clinical trial sponsorship, and top residency/fellowship candidates.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest U.S. pediatric systems and a top Honor Roll hospital. It competes with CHLA for complex pediatric cases, research funding, and pediatric subspecialty talent, particularly in oncology and cardiac care.
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: Lurie Children's is a top-10 Honor Roll pediatric academic medical center affiliated with Northwestern. It competes with CHLA for specialty referrals, research grants, and ranking position across multiple U.S. News sub-specialties.

Regional players

• Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego: Rady Children's is a top-ranked Southern California/Border-region pediatric hospital with a comparable specialty institute structure and research footprint. It is the closest geographic competitor to CHLA for San Diego and inland Empire referrals.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals: UCSF Benioff operates two pediatric hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a direct competitor within California for complex pediatric referrals, research talent, and philanthropy. Its specialty and research portfolio closely mirrors CHLA's.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford: Lucile Packard is a major Bay Area pediatric academic medical center affiliated with Stanford, ranking on the U.S. News Honor Roll. It is a regional competitor to CHLA for Northern/Central California referrals and competes for research and specialty talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childrensLA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/childrensLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildrensLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childrensla
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrensla

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors9 records

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