CHOC Children’s

What CHOC Children’s does

CHOC Children's (Children's Hospital of Orange County), now part of Rady Children's Health, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric healthcare system headquartered in Orange, California, founded in 1964. It operates a main hospital campus with emergency department and inpatient units, a secondary location within Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, four specialty institutes (Heart, Hyundai Cancer, Neuroscience, Orthopedic), a comprehensive mental health program ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and a CHOC Primary Care Network of 20+ affiliated pediatric practices spanning Orange County and into Los Angeles County (Pomona). The system serves pediatric patients from birth through age 21 and their families, with stated care delivered to more than two million children annually regardless of ability to pay.

Core technology infrastructure includes an Electronic Medical Records system with evidence-based clinical guidelines embedded for common pediatric conditions (asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, headaches, gastroenteritis, acne), shared across the Primary Care Network. The MyCHOC Patient Portal (iOS, Android, web) is the unified digital engagement surface — replacing the legacy CHOC Link — and supports appointment management, care team messaging, test results, bill payment, urgent care wait-queue reservations, record requests, and Zoom-based telehealth visits. Supporting technology includes the ChocoTracks wayfinding app, the eCeptionist online physician referral portal, a 24-hour nurse advice line, and payment integrations through PatientWallet, US Bank, and MedePay. The CHOC Research Institute runs 600+ active studies across 30+ specialties, and the Medical Innovation Institute (Mi4) drives AI and translational research initiatives.

Revenue is generated primarily through patient care services billed to insurance payors with patient responsibility for co-pays and deductibles, supplemented by hospital facility fees at hospital-based offices, professional fees from specialists, and philanthropy through the CHOC Foundation (CHOC Walk, legacy gifts, general donations). Go-to-market combines direct scheduling for primary care, physician-referred specialty care via the eCeptionist portal, school- and community-based population health programs (Adopt-a-School, WellSpaces, Wellness on Wheels), and a financial assistance program for eligible families. The 2026 integration with Rady Children's Health expands the combined system across Southern California while CHOC continues operating under its established brand for patient-facing services.

Name

CHOC Children’s

Legal name

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Website

https://choc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CHOC Children's (Children's Hospital of Orange County) is a nonprofit pediatric health system serving 2 million+ children annually through a main hospital, four specialty institutes, mental health programs, and 20+ primary care offices across Orange and Los Angeles counties, now part of Rady Children's Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric healthcare services
• Children's hospital care
• Pediatric specialty medicine
• Pediatric mental health
• Pediatric primary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from providing pediatric medical services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, mental health services, and diagnostic services. Billed directly to insurance companies with patient responsibility for co-pays, deductibles, and non-covered services.
2. Hospital and Outpatient Facility Billing: Facility fees charged at hospital-based offices on main campus; professional fees from physicians, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists and other specialists billed separately.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: CHOC Foundation raises money through various programs including CHOC Walk, legacy gifts, and general donations to support mission and care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

CHOC Children's delivers comprehensive pediatric healthcare across primary care, 30+ medical specialties, mental health, emergency/trauma, and inpatient services through its main hospital campus in Orange, a secondary site at Mission Hospital, 20+ primary care offices, urgent care facilities, telehealth, and four specialty institutes (Heart, Hyundai Cancer, Neuroscience, Orthopedic). Supporting the clinical delivery are the MyCHOC patient portal, eCeptionist referral portal, ChocoTracks wayfinding app, an integrated EMR with evidence-based pediatric guidelines, and the CHOC Research Institute running 600+ studies.

Product overview

CHOC Children's (Children's Hospital of Orange County, now part of Rady Children's Health) operates as a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system offering a platform-plus-services model. The core patient-facing digital product is the MyCHOC Patient Portal—a unified digital engagement platform replacing the legacy CHOC Link system—that provides appointment management, telehealth via Zoom, care team messaging, test results viewing, billing payments, and medical records access across mobile (iOS/Android) and web. This digital platform connects to the broader healthcare delivery system comprising the CHOC Primary Care Network (20+ locations offering primary pediatric care), CHOC Specialty Care Services (spanning four clinical institutes: Heart Institute, Hyundai Cancer Institute, Neuroscience Institute, and Orthopedic Institute), and Mental Health Services (inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report). Supporting infrastructure includes the CHOC Research Institute (600+ studies across 30+ specialties) and the Medical Innovation Institute (Mi4) driving AI and data science initiatives. Community-facing programs include the Adolescent to Adult Bridge Program, Wellness on Wheels mobile clinics, the Get CHOC 24-hour nurse advice line, and CHOC Health Hub education platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCHOC: Patient portal mobile and web application for managing appointments, health information, care team communication, bill payment and medical records.
• CHOC Health Hub
• CHOC Inside
• CHOC Pediatrica
• Choco

Products and services

• MyCHOC Patient Portal Digital patient engagement platform for families of pediatric patients, enabling appointment scheduling, care team communication, test results viewing, bill payment, medical records requests, urgent care wait queue, and telehealth visits via Zoom. Available via mobile app (iOS/Android) and web browser.
• CHOC Primary Care Network Network of 20+ pediatric primary care offices across Orange County and Pomona (Los Angeles County) offering well-child visits, newborn care, immunizations, sick visits, sports physicals, and pediatric urgent care, supported by an enhanced EMR shared across all network sites with embedded evidence-based pediatric guidelines.
• CHOC Specialty Care Services Comprehensive specialty pediatric care across all pediatric specialties, organized into institutes for Heart, Cancer (Hyundai Cancer Institute), Neuroscience, and Orthopedics, plus additional specialty services such as Mental Health, Neonatology, and Surgery, delivered in facilities designed for children.
• Mental Health Services Full continuum of pediatric mental healthcare including inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs, with treatment for anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, eating disorders, OCD, and crisis intervention. Includes a School-Based Mental Health Program. Ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals for Behavioral Health by U.S. News & World Report.
• CHOC Research Institute Research division conducting 600+ research studies across more than 30 pediatric specialties, providing children access to leading-edge treatments and driving innovation in pediatric healthcare through translational research.
• Medical Innovation Institute (Mi4) Innovation institute focused on medical intelligence, information, investigation, and innovation in pediatric healthcare, hosting monthly innovation meetings, summer internship programs, and the annual Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference on AI in pediatric care.
• Adolescent to Adult Bridge Program (A2B) Program that helps youth with chronic health needs transition from pediatric to adult care, guiding patients and families in healthcare decisions, understanding insurance, and connecting with adult providers.
• Wellness on Wheels Mobile pediatric healthcare service operating in Orange County that treats pediatric asthma, eczema, allergies, and other conditions and offers youth wellness initiatives delivered directly to community locations.
• Get CHOC Nurse Advice Line Free 24-hour pediatric nurse advice line available for California children up to age 21, providing medical advice and guidance for child health concerns at 1-844-GET-CHOC.
• CHOC Health Hub Online health education platform providing parenting tips, pediatric health articles, videos, and newsletters from CHOC pediatric experts, including the Kids Health Newsletter and the Mental Health Newsletter.
• Heart Institute Specialized pediatric institute providing care for congenital and acquired heart conditions in children, offering advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments, and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Pediatric oncology institute integrating cutting-edge research with clinical care programs tailored to the unique needs of children and teens facing cancer.
• Neuroscience Institute Institute providing specialized pediatric care for complex neurological conditions with advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments for children.
• Orthopedic Institute Institute providing full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care for disorders of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles in children.
• CHOC Blood Donor Services Blood and donor services including whole blood, platelet, and plasma donations (including COVID-19 convalescent plasma), a designated donor program, and coordinated blood drives supplying 50% of CHOC's patient blood needs.
• ChocoTracks Wayfinding App Free mobile app providing hospital navigation, parking pin storage, and step-by-step directions through CHOC's Southwest Tower for patients, families, and visitors.
• CHOC Child Life Services Pediatric support services including playrooms, pre-surgery tours, specialized therapeutic programs, sibling support, grief and bereavement support, pet therapy, and Seacrest Studios programming for hospitalized children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 2 million children annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rady Children's HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHOC has joined Rady Children's Health, expanding access to exceptional pediatric care across Southern California. Patients continue with the same trusted doctors, nurses and care teams while benefiting from the combined organization's resources and reach.
• UC IrvinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation with UC Irvine for medical education, research collaboration, and the Help Me Grow program. UCI Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program located at CHOC.
• Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create WellSpaces - dedicated mental and emotional health spaces for middle and high school students in Orange County.
• Child Behavior Pathways (formerly CUIDAR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides quality services to Orange County families and promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development of children ages 0-5 with emphasis on parent/teacher education, prevention, and early intervention.
• Help Me GrowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between CHOC and UC Irvine connecting families with developmental resources for children up to age five through care coordinators.
• Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Orange County.
• Orange County Children and Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health agency providing behavioral health services including evaluation, therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and case management.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Wish List program for toy donations to CHOC patients, with separate wish lists for CHOC Orange, CHOC Mission, and Emergency Department locations.
• Ronald McDonald House CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRonald McDonald Family Room located between ICU and Pediatric Units providing relaxation space for families near their hospitalized children.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego: Pediatric health system that is now CHOC's parent organization under Rady Children's Health. Comparable as a regional children's hospital with research institute, multiple specialty centers, and Magnet-recognized nursing, serving Southern California.
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA): One of the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the western US, located in the same Southern California market as CHOC. Comparable across pediatric specialty institutes, research scale, and U.S. News rankings.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford: Bay Area pediatric academic medical center affiliated with Stanford. Comparable as a research-intensive children's hospital with multiple specialty institutes and academic partnerships.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals: Northern California pediatric health system affiliated with UCSF. Comparable as a multi-site, research-driven pediatric provider with specialty institutes serving a California population.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Nationally top-ranked pediatric hospital and research institution. Comparable in operating model—dedicated children's hospital with research institute, primary and specialty care networks, and Magnet recognition.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Largest pediatric research enterprise in the US. Comparable for breadth of specialty institutes, research scale (600+ studies similar to CHOC), and academic affiliation model.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Top-ranked pediatric academic medical center with a major research institute. Comparable for integrated primary-to-specialty care model and clinical trial volume.
• Texas Children's Hospital: Large nonprofit pediatric health system in Houston with multiple institutes (Heart, Cancer, Neuroscience) and a research enterprise. Comparable in scale, institute structure, and Magnet-recognized nursing.
• Seattle Children's Hospital: Pacific Northwest pediatric academic health system with research institute and regional primary care network. Comparable as a regional nonprofit children's hospital with similar specialty breadth.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Large multi-site pediatric health system with three hospitals and extensive primary care/specialty network. Comparable for nonprofit pediatric scale, institute structure, and integrated network model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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