AltaMed Health

What AltaMed Health does

AltaMed Health Services Corporation is a nonprofit federally qualified health center (FQHC) founded in 1969 during the Civil Rights Movement and headquartered at 2040 Camfield Avenue, Los Angeles. It operates the largest FQHC network in the United States, serving over 700,000 patients across Los Angeles and Orange Counties through a multi-site owned clinic network, a contracted provider network managed via its subsidiary Altura MSO, telehealth services branded as AltaMed Now, the PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), a 24/7 nurse advice line, and the MyAltaMed patient portal. Service lines span primary care, women's health, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, HIV prevention and care (including PrEP), youth services, urgent care, and senior services. The organization is also a medical education platform, operating an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine and NP Fellowships, a Community Physicians Fellowship, and a School of Nursing launched in October 2025.

The technology stack is anchored by Epic as the electronic medical record system, supplemented by the MyAltaMed patient portal and a newly implemented AI scribe system for clinical documentation. The organization also deployed the Pointcare coverage management platform, which contributed to a 104% improvement in patient retention. Underlying business operations are supported by four wholly owned entities: Altura MSO (provider network management), the Institute for Health Equity (research and education, established 2017), the AltaMed Foundation (philanthropy), and the School of Nursing.

The revenue model is dominated by government healthcare program reimbursement — primarily Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) and Medicare — for services delivered to FQHC-eligible patients, supplemented by third-party community health investments from payers such as Health Net ($284M+ directed between 2020-2025), philanthropic grants, and contracted provider arrangements. AltaMed reported $15.1 billion in total economic impact between 2019 and 2024 and supports 10,000-12,000 regional jobs. The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by long-tenured President and CEO Cástulo de la Rocha; Joseph Gantan, M.D. was appointed SVP and Chief Medical Officer in June 2026.

Name

AltaMed Health

Legal name

AltaMed Health Services Corporation

Website

https://altamed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AltaMed Health Services Corporation is a nonprofit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving over 700,000 patients across Los Angeles and Orange Counties via owned clinics, a contracted provider network, telehealth, and PACE senior care, reimbursed primarily through Medi-Cal and Medicare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care clinics
• Federally qualified health center
• Senior care programs
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Reimbursement: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) generating revenue primarily through Medicaid (Medi-Cal), Medicare, and other government healthcare program reimbursements for covered patient services.
2. Community Health Investments: Third-party investments from health plans (e.g., Health Net's $284+ million investment 2020-2025) supporting community-based health and social services for Medi-Cal members.
3. Business Partnerships and Contracts: Revenue from contracted provider relationships and business partnerships with organizations seeking to serve community health needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AltaMed Health Services is the nation's largest federally qualified health center (FQHC), operating a network of clinics that deliver primary care, women's health, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, senior/PACE, HIV prevention and care, youth services, and urgent care to over 700,000 patients across Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California. The organization also runs telehealth, a 24/7 nurse advice line, a patient portal (MyAltaMed), and medical education programs including residencies, fellowships, and the AltaMed School of Nursing.

Product overview

AltaMed Health Services is the nation's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operating as a unified healthcare delivery platform with multiple integrated service modules. The platform comprises core clinical services including Primary Care, Women's Health, Dental Services, PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), Senior Services, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Youth Services, and HIV Prevention and Care. Digital service offerings include MyAltaMed patient portal, Telehealth/AltaMed Now, Nurse Advice Line, and AltaMed Helps community resource connection. The organization operates the Institute for Health Equity (established 2017) for research and community engagement, and provides extensive medical education through Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine Fellowship, NP Fellowship, Community Physicians Fellowship, and the AltaMed School of Nursing. AltaMed serves over 700,000 patients across Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California through a network of clinical facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care
• Women's Health
• Dental Services
• PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)
• Pharmacy
• Behavioral Health Services
• Youth Services
• HIV Prevention and Care
• Telehealth / AltaMed Now
• Urgent Care
• Nurse Advice Line
• Family Medicine Residency Program
• NP Fellowship Program
• Sports Medicine Fellowship
• AltaMed School of Nursing
• Institute for Health Equity
• AltaMed Helps
• Altura MSO Provider Network Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 104% improvement in patient retention rates after implementing automated coverage management systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• California Primary Care AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 May 2026Co-creator of 'Someone I Love' statewide campaign mobilizing Californians to speak out on the human cost of healthcare cuts and take civic action through voting.
• Disability Voices UnitedmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 May 2026Co-creator of 'Someone I Love' statewide campaign addressing healthcare cut impacts on communities.
• Los Angeles Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Lead partner in workforce training initiative 'A Paradigm Shift' creating training pathways for students to enter healthcare careers.
• Los Angeles Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Educational partnership providing academic pathways and credentials for healthcare workforce training programs.
• Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Research partnership between the Terasaki Institute and Keck Graduate Institute aimed at accelerating biomedical innovation.
• Los Angeles Jewish HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Partnership to create the AltaMed Health Services School of Nursing in collaboration with Annenberg School of Nursing. Program aims to address staffing shortages for LVNs and CNAs in the Los Angeles area and is expected to graduate over 24 nurses in its first year.
• Annenberg School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Educational partnership to launch nursing education programs including VN program and LVN to BSN pathway, addressing healthcare workforce shortages in Southern California.
• PointcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPointcare's coverage management platform implemented at AltaMed, providing real-time coverage visibility, household enrollment management, and proactive renewal services. Resulted in 104% improvement in patient retention rates.
• American Career CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-funded partnership providing financial and academic support to LVNs studying to become registered nurses through the Nursing Workforce Diversity Program.
• Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (MMDSON)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for LVN to BSN program allowing licensed vocational nurses to advance their education while maintaining employment.
• University of Southern California (USC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Mentored Internship Program (MIP) providing 8-month immersive internship experience for MSW students in healthcare settings.
• UC Santa BarbaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Castulo de la Rocha Health and Community Equity (CRHECE) program focused on health equity advocacy and public policy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Borrego Health: Federally qualified health center network operating across Southern California with a similar FQHC model serving Medi-Cal and uninsured populations; directly comparable in scope, payer mix, and patient demographic.
• San Ysidro Health: Large FQHC serving San Diego County with a comparable portfolio of primary care, dental, behavioral health, and PACE services for underserved Latino and immigrant communities; one of the larger California FQHCs by patient count.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: Federally qualified health center serving low-income communities across San Diego County with primary care, dental, and social services; directly comparable in mission-driven FQHC model and patient demographic.
• Venice Family Clinic: Los Angeles-based FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services to uninsured and Medi-Cal patients; operates in AltaMed's core geographic market with similar service scope.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC serving a large immigrant and limited-English-proficient population with primary care, dental, and behavioral health; comparable in nonprofit FQHC model and culturally competent care delivery.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Large New York-based FQHC serving Asian American communities with comprehensive primary and specialty services; comparable in scale, FQHC status, and mission-driven care for underserved populations.

Broad incumbents

• L.A. Care Health Plan: The nation's largest publicly operated Medicaid managed care plan, serving Medi-Cal members across Los Angeles County; a payer counterparty and ecosystem partner that operates at greater scale within the same LA safety-net.
• Kaiser Permanente: Integrated managed care consortium and one of the largest healthcare providers in California with significant Medi-Cal membership; broad incumbent competing for the same Southern California patient pool with deeper capital reserves.

Others

• Health Net: California Medicaid managed care plan and existing AltaMed partner with $284M+ investment history; key payer counterparty and ecosystem participant rather than a direct care-delivery competitor.
• National Association of Community Health Centers: Industry trade association representing FQHCs nationally; serves as the policy and advocacy umbrella for the FQHC model in which AltaMed operates and is a key ecosystem-level peer for sector positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AltaMedHealthS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/healthsvcs
• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficialAltaMed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altamed-health-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/altamedhealths

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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