Altura Centers for Health

What Altura Centers for Health does

Altura Centers for Health is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Tulare, California, that has delivered comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations in California's Central Valley since 1995. Following its purchase from Tulare District Hospital in July 1998 and receipt of FQHC designation in 2000, the organization has grown into an 11-site, multi-county provider with a workforce of 51–100 employees and two mobile health units stationed at five Tulare County schools. Its core clinical portfolio spans Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dental, Chiropractic, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Breastfeeding Support, and a referral-based Specialty Care roster (podiatry, neurology, general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, nephrology, geriatrics, hematology/oncology, endocrinology), augmented by HIV prevention and PrEP navigation, STI screening, and teen-focused confidential services.

The underlying technology stack is conventional healthcare IT rather than differentiated: a MedFusion patient portal for scheduling, messaging, and bill pay; electronic health records; real-time video translation services supporting any spoken or sign language; telephone-based telehealth visits; and a door-to-door patient transportation service with infant/toddler car seats extending up to 35 miles. There is no disclosed AI, machine-learning, or proprietary clinical-decision tooling; the technology moat is operational rather than analytical.

The revenue model is a hybrid of three streams: (1) HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C § 254b, which carries Federal Tort Claims Act coverage and deemed Public Health Service employee status; (2) patient services revenue from Medi-Cal, Medicare, most private insurers (Anthem, Blue Shield CA), and Covered California — with certified enrollment counselors assisting patients on-site; and (3) a sliding-fee discount program based on family size and income that ensures no patient is denied services for inability to pay. Go-to-market is community-led through Promotoras de Salud community health workers, school-based mobile clinics, Walk with a Doc events, social media, and a patient-majority governing board. Geographic reach spans Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties. The organization is governed by a community board majority-composed of patients and led by CEO Graciela Soto, who concurrently serves as Chief Dental Officer and Chief Medical Officer.

Name

Altura Centers for Health

Legal name

Altura Centers for Health

Website

https://altura.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Altura Centers for Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in Tulare, California, delivering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, optometry, OB/GYN, and specialty services across 11 clinics and two mobile units to underserved populations in Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care medicine
• Pediatric care services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Mobile school clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulare

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Health Center Program Grants: HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C § 254b. Altura has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n). Receives Health and Human Services (HHS) funding with Federal PHS deemed status.
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to private insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other third-party payers. Accepts most private insurances including Anthem and Blue Shield CA.
3. Sliding Fee Discount Program: Services provided at reduced costs based on family size and income for patients who cannot pay full fees. No person unable to pay is denied services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Altura Centers for Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating 11 fixed clinic locations and mobile units across Tulare County, California. The organization provides comprehensive primary and specialty care including family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, optometry, and breastfeeding support, supplemented by referral-based specialty care, HIV prevention/PrEP navigation, STI screening, transportation, and community outreach.

Product overview

Altura Centers for Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a multi-location healthcare system in Tulare County, California. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of primary care and specialty services through multiple clinic locations and mobile units. Core services include Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Chiropractic Care, Behavioral Health, Optometry, and Breastfeeding Support, supplemented by specialty referral services. The organization also provides digital services via the MedFusion Patient Portal, telemedicine capabilities for remote consultations, and community wellness programs including Walk With a Doc and Tai Chi/Yoga classes. Supporting infrastructure includes transportation services and community outreach programs targeting the Central Valley population.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Dental
• Chiropractic Care
• Behavioral Health
• Optometry
• Breastfeeding Support
• Specialty Care Services
• Transportation Services
• Telemedicine (Provider Telephone Visits)
• Teen Health Services (Altura Teen)
• HIV Prevention and PrEP Navigation
• STI Screening
• Sliding Fee Discount Program
• MedFusion Patient Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• PrEP reduces risk of contracting HIV by up to 99% when taken daily
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersHRSA Health Center Program grant funding recipient under 42 U.S.C § 254b. Has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n).
• Sequoia Kung Fu and YogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing Tai Chi and Chair Yoga classes at West Tulare - Altura Clinic as part of wellness programming. Partnership aims to create community of individuals supporting one another on path to healthier, more balanced life.
• Walk with a DocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalking program for community members to improve health through exercise while having questions answered by local physicians. Altura hosts monthly walks at Del Lago Park led by Dr. Ravi Kumar.
• Central Valley Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network supporting health centers in California's Central Valley region.
• First 5 Tulare CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood health initiative partner supporting child development and family health programs.
• Tulare County Health & Human Services NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health network partner providing community health services and resources.
• Tulare Local Health Care DistrictminorOthersFormer owner and operator of the clinic before purchase from Tulare District Hospital in July 1998.
• Medi-CalcoreOthersCalifornia Medicaid program providing health coverage to low-income individuals, accepted as insurance at Altura.
• MedicarecoreOthersFederal health insurance program for people 65 and older, accepted as insurance at Altura.
• Covered CaliforniacoreOthersCalifornia health insurance marketplace. Altura has certified enrollment counselors to assist patients with enrollment free of charge.
• Pleasant Elementary SchoolcoreOthersSchool-based mobile clinic location for elementary students.
• Mulcahy Middle SchoolcoreOthersSchool-based mobile clinic location for middle school students.
• Tulare Western High SchoolcoreOthersSchool-based mobile clinic location for high school students.
• Tulare Tech PrepcoreOthersSchool-based mobile clinic location for high school students.
• Tulare Union High SchoolcoreOthersSchool-based mobile clinic location for high school students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Family HealthCare Network: Federally Qualified Health Center headquartered in Visalia, CA, operating across Tulare and Kings counties. Directly comparable as a multi-site FQHC serving overlapping Central Valley geographies with a similar sliding-fee, comprehensive primary care model.
• Clinica Sierra Vista: FQHC operating across Kern and Inyo counties with multiple clinic sites and comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Closely comparable mission, structure, and target population in the Central Valley.
• United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley: FQHC with locations across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties offering medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health. Directly comparable as a community health center serving the same underserved Central Valley population.
• Golden Valley Health Centers: FQHC operating across Merced and Stanislaus counties with a comparable multi-site, multi-specialty community health model. Similar payer mix and sliding-fee structure serving rural Central California.
• Camarena Health: FQHC based in Madera, CA with multiple clinic locations providing medical, dental, behavioral, and specialty services. Comparable as a community-governed health center serving a rural Central Valley population.
• Omni Family Health: FQHC operating across Kern County with 30+ sites offering medical, dental, behavioral, and specialty care. Directly comparable scale and service breadth serving a similar low-income Central Valley population.
• Community Medical Centers (Community Health Centers of America): Federally Qualified Health Center network in Stockton and San Joaquin County operating multiple clinic sites. Comparable as a multi-site FQHC with sliding-fee pricing and a comprehensive service mix in California's Central Valley-adjacent region.

Broad incumbents

• Kaweah Health: Tulare County's primary regional health system operating the local medical center. Larger incumbent hospital system that overlaps Altura's referral footprint but operates on a fundamentally different inpatient-focused model.
• Adventist Health Central Valley: Large multi-state nonprofit health system with hospitals and clinics across the Central Valley. Provides overlapping primary care services but as part of a much broader portfolio spanning inpatient and outpatient.

Emerging players

• Valley Children's Healthcare: Pediatric specialty health system based in Madera serving the Central Valley. Comparable in geographic catchment and partially overlapping pediatric service offerings, though focused on higher-acuity specialty care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlturaCenters
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlturaCentersForHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alturacentersforhealth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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