Asian Health Services

What Asian Health Services does

Asian Health Services (AHS) is a federally qualified, non-profit community health center founded in 1974 and headquartered in Oakland, California, providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities across Alameda County. The organization operates 11 clinic locations in Oakland and San Leandro — including three medical centers (Chenming & Margaret Hu, Frank Kiang, Rolland & Kathryn Lowe), two dental facilities, a specialty mental health clinic, school-based clinics, and a new Dental, Wellness, and Teaching Health Center — serving more than 50,000 patients with a team of 501–1,000 employees. A core differentiator is its multilingual service delivery in 14+ Asian languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Khmer, Mongolian, Tagalog, and Burmese, addressing language and cultural barriers that limit healthcare utilization in Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

The organization's underlying technology stack is centered on the OCHIN MyChart patient portal for electronic health records, appointment scheduling, and telehealth, supplemented by digital X-ray systems in dental clinics and a community-facing Technology Hub that provides digital literacy support. Service lines span primary care across all age groups (perinatal, pediatrics, adult, geriatrics, urgent care), full dental services, behavioral health counseling and specialty mental health, an on-site pharmacy, HIV care and prevention, and a confidential Teen Clinic. Community programs — including monthly food distribution, youth leadership, immigrant rights advocacy, and disaster preparedness — address social determinants of health beyond the clinical encounter.

AHS's business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) federal HRSA grant funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center, including Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) support for its dental residency program, (2) patient service revenue collected on a sliding-fee scale based on income and family size, supplemented by Medicaid/Medicare FQHC Prospective Payment System reimbursement, and (3) charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and proceeds from an annual benefit gala and golf tournament. Recent philanthropic support includes grants from Blue Shield of California (2025), the NACHC Innovation Incubator ($30,000 in 2024), CDA Foundation (2024), and the Katz Amsterdam Foundation ($150,000 in 2021). FTCA coverage under FQHC designation shields the organization from malpractice liability. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (Chair: Thu Quach, PhD) under CEO Julia Liou, MPH.

Name

Asian Health Services

Legal name

Asian Health Services

Website

https://asianhealthservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Asian Health Services is a non-profit federally qualified health center founded in 1974 that provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care in 14+ Asian languages to more than 50,000 underserved patients across 11 clinics in Oakland and San Leandro, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services
• Federally qualified health center

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Grants: Federal grant funding through HRSA as an FQHC, providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations
2. Patient Service Revenue: Medical, dental, and behavioral health service fees from patients with insurance or paying through sliding fee scale
3. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and fundraising events like annual gala and golf tournament

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Asian Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services across 11 clinic locations in Oakland and San Leandro, California. Founded in 1974, the organization serves over 50,000 patients annually, delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate care in 14+ Asian languages through a team-based care model that also addresses social determinants of health.

Product overview

Asian Health Services is a community health center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services through multiple clinic locations in Oakland and San Leandro, California. Founded in 1974, the organization serves over 50,000 patients and offers services in 14 Asian languages. The core offering includes primary medical care, dental services, and behavioral health services, complemented by specialty programs such as HIV care, a Teen Clinic, and pharmacy services. The organization also operates community programs including a Technology Hub for digital literacy, monthly food distribution, and education programs including dental residency and nurse practitioner fellowship training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary medical care for all ages including adult medicine, pediatrics, perinatal care, geriatrics, urgent care, and specialty services such as HIV care. Patients access services regardless of insurance status or income via a sliding fee scale.
• Dental Services Full-service dental care including preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services, plus a dental residency teaching program. Uses digital X-ray technology and serves patients through multiple dental clinic locations.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health services including individual, family, couples, and group counseling, plus specialty mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, integrated with primary care.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications with multilingual support and prescription refill assistance for patients of the health center.
• HIV Care and Prevention Comprehensive HIV/AIDS services including testing, treatment, prevention programs, and support for people living with HIV, recognized as a leading community STD testing organization in Oakland.
• Teen Clinic Confidential health services for adolescents aged 12-21 including health exams, counseling, and youth leadership programs offered through dedicated teen-friendly clinic access points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 50,000 patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCHIN (Health Care Without Walls)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023AHS uses OCHIN's MyChart patient portal platform for electronic health records and patient portal access, enabling connected care across the safety net.
• California AA&NHPI Health Equity CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Coalition focused on advancing health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in California.
• One Nation CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Coalition of over 100 community partners across the US united to fight against harmful Public Charge Rule changes and promote immigrant rights and access to healthcare.
• California Healthy Nail Salon CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Established by AHS to address workplace and reproductive health issues faced by low-income Vietnamese immigrant and refugee workers. Successfully co-sponsored and passed California Healthy Nail Salon Bill (AB2125) in 2016.
• Revive Chinatown CampaignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2000Local campaign led by AHS to make Oakland Chinatown safer, more pedestrian-friendly, and economically viable. Resulted in installation of scramble crosswalks and other improvements.
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)coreOthersFederal agency providing grant funding through FQHC program, THCGME and THCPD programs supporting dental residency training. FTCA coverage for malpractice claims.
• OSPSG and Listos California Disaster Preparedness ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to prepare community members for disasters including extreme heat, wildfires, earthquakes, and floods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center based in New York City serving the Asian American community with multilingual medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Closest comparable to AHS by mission, patient population, FQHC funding model, and integrated service mix.
• International Community Health Services: Seattle-based FQHC serving Asian Pacific Islander and other underserved communities with medical, dental, and behavioral health services in 50+ languages. Directly comparable to AHS in mission, FQHC structure, and AAPI focus, though operating in a different metro.
• La Clínica de La Raza: Large Oakland-based FQHC serving Latino and other underserved communities across the East Bay with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Directly comparable geography, FQHC funding model, and integrated care approach, serving a different ethnic community.
• LifeLong Medical Care: Berkeley/East Bay FQHC operating multiple clinic and dental sites serving low-income and uninsured patients. Comparable in FQHC structure, integrated services, and East Bay geography, with comparable scale (~50+ sites).
• Native American Health Center: Oakland-based FQHC serving American Indian/Alaska Native and other underserved populations with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Directly comparable in East Bay FQHC operations and culturally-competent care model for a specific community.
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center: FQHC serving southern Alameda County with multiple clinic sites delivering primary care, dental, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC operations in the same county as AHS with similar integrated service mix.
• Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI): San Jose-based nonprofit health and social services organization serving AAPI communities with primary care, mental health, and wellness programs. Comparable to AHS in AAPI focus and integrated health/social services model, though with a different geographic footprint.
• HealthRIGHT 360: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use treatment to vulnerable populations. Comparable in safety-net FQHC-style operations and integrated care model serving underserved communities in the Bay Area.

Broad incumbents

• Alameda Health System: Public hospital and clinic system serving Alameda County including Highland Hospital and multiple outpatient clinics. Provides overlapping safety-net primary care and specialty services but as a broader public health system, not a community-focused FQHC.

Regional players

• CommuniCare Health Centers: Yolo County FQHC operating multiple clinic sites providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC structure and integrated services, but serving a different Northern California geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asian-health-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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