The Coalition

What The Coalition does

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers (Coalition OC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium founded in 1974 that unites more than 20 member community health centers, FQHC Look-Alikes, and free clinics across Orange County, California, to strengthen the safety-net provider ecosystem. Its core service lines include the Care and Coverage Program (bilingual Healthcare Navigators providing year-round enrollment assistance into Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, and CalWORKs, plus ongoing case management), Workforce Development, Policy & Government Affairs (including Civic Engagement), Quality Management (Medical Provider Forum, Dental Provider Forum, Clinical Quality Champions), Health Information Technology via a Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), MATCONNECT (medication-assisted treatment), and Consulting Services. Member organizations collectively serve roughly 339,690 patients, deliver 846,623 annual primary care visits, and reach 1 in 13 Orange County residents, generating an estimated $1.25 billion in economic impact and 8,798 jobs across the county.

Underlying technology is modest and consortium-oriented rather than product-oriented: a Health Center Controlled Network supports clinical quality and operational data exchange across member centers, while the public-facing website offers a clinic search tool and enrollment portal. There is no public API, mobile application, or proprietary software product; the Coalition's value is delivered through human staff (Healthcare Navigators, policy advocates, quality improvement specialists) and through convening peer networks rather than through licensed technology.

The Coalition's revenue model is characteristic of a regional nonprofit consortium: an unspecified mix of foundation grants and corporate sponsorships (California Wellness Foundation, The California Endowment, UniHealth Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, United Way, CPCA HRSA Subaward), Full and Affiliate membership dues from member health centers and aligned organizations, voluntary donations tiered from $100 (Partner) to $5,000 (Innovator), and nominal fees for non-member meeting space rental. Core services are free to end users. The organization is governed by a board composed of member health center executives and community representatives, has no parent company or external private equity ownership, and operates a single headquarters in Orange, California with 11-50 employees.

Name

The Coalition

Legal name

Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers

Website

https://coalitionoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium founded in 1974 that unites 20+ member FQHCs and free clinics to deliver enrollment assistance, workforce development, quality improvement, health IT, and policy advocacy across Orange County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business Associations (813910), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care (BPAGACAH)

Keywords

• Community health support
• Healthcare enrollment assistance
• Health center membership
• Healthcare policy advocacy
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Coalition is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to support programs including policy advocacy, healthcare workforce strengthening, and access to care for low-income residents.
2. Membership Fees: The Coalition generates revenue through Full Membership fees for health centers (FQHCs, FQHC Look-Alikes, licensed community health centers, free clinics) and Affiliate Membership fees for nonprofit and for-profit organizations, corporations, and individuals that share the Coalition's mission.
3. Grants and Sponsorships: The organization receives grant funding from foundations including California Wellness Foundation, The California Endowment, UniHealth Foundation, and other sponsors. They participate in programs like the CPCA HRSA Subaward Grant and manage various funded initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Coalition (Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium that supports a network of 20+ member community health centers in Orange County, California. It provides health center membership services, bilingual Healthcare Navigator enrollment assistance for public benefit programs (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California), workforce development, policy and government affairs advocacy, quality management, Health Information Technology services through a Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), and a medication-assisted treatment program (MATCONNECT).

Product overview

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers operates as a consortium of safety-net healthcare providers offering a unified set of support services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include the Care and Coverage Program for enrollment assistance, Workforce Development Program, Policy & Government Affairs advocacy, Quality Management with peer forums, Health Information Technology through a Health Center Controlled Network, and MATCONNECT for medication-assisted treatment. These programs work together to support member community health centers and help uninsured/underinsured residents access healthcare services. The Coalition also provides consulting services and maintains a membership program for health centers seeking to participate in collaborative advocacy and resource sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Care and Coverage Program Bilingual Healthcare Navigators provide year-round enrollment assistance and ongoing case management for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Covered California, targeting low-income and uninsured residents of Orange County.
• Workforce Development Program Recruitment, training, and professional development services for healthcare workers and staff at member community health centers, including pipeline-to-practice initiatives.
• Policy & Government Affairs Advocacy before legislative and regulatory bodies on issues affecting community health centers, including civic engagement initiatives and voter registration efforts.
• Quality Management Resources, educational opportunities, and collaborations including Medical Provider Forum, Dental Provider Forum, and Clinical Quality Champions programs to support member health centers.
• Health Information Technology / Health Center Controlled Network Health IT support and facilitation of a Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) for member health centers to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency.
• MATCONNECT Medication-Assisted Treatment program that supports recovery services and substance use disorder treatment across member health centers.
• Healthcare Navigator Services Community outreach and enrollment support connecting individuals and families to health coverage and social services, with services delivered in multiple languages.
• Consulting Services Advisory and consulting services for healthcare organizations seeking to improve operations, quality, and access.
• Community Health Center Membership Full Membership for FQHCs, FQHC Look-Alikes, licensed community health centers, and free clinics, plus Affiliate Membership for nonprofit and for-profit organizations, corporations, and individuals sharing the Coalition's mission, providing advocacy, resources, training, and strategic partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Costs for health center Medi-Cal patients are 22% lower than for patients of other providers, translating to $598 million in savings for Medi-Cal and $814 million in savings for the overall healthcare system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CalOptima HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalOptima Health is the Orange County health plan for Medi-Cal. The Coalition collaborates with CalOptima on Board meetings, policy initiatives, and programs to support Medi-Cal beneficiaries through member health centers.
• California Primary Care Association (CPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPCA is the statewide association representing community health centers. The Coalition participates in CPCA programs including HRSA Subaward Grants, SDoH Peer Network, Dental Director Peer Network, and Quality Improvement Peer Network.
• Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHC provides accreditation services for healthcare organizations. Listed as a sponsor of The Coalition.
• County of Orange Health Care AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coalition collaborates with the County's Health Care Agency on quality improvement initiatives, Local Oral Health Program, and coordinated healthcare approaches.
• Local Oral Health Program, OCHCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Quality Management Department collaborates with the Local Oral Health Program at Orange County Health Care Agency to improve oral health outcomes through education, resources, and support to local health centers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CalOptima Health: Orange County's Medi-Cal managed care plan and named Coalition partner. It is both a collaborator and an adjacent player with overlapping reach into member CHCs, navigation services, and quality programs — making it the most important ecosystem participant to monitor.
• County of Orange Health Care Agency: Local government health authority and Coalition partner on quality improvement and the Local Oral Health Program. Shares public-health objectives and could either expand or absorb services the Coalition currently provides.

Direct peers

• California Primary Care Association (CPCA): Statewide membership association representing California's community health centers. CPCA is both a partner (administering HRSA subaward grants referenced by the Coalition) and the most direct peer in scope, providing advocacy, training, and peer network support to FQHCs across the state.
• Redwood Community Health Coalition: Consortium of 17+ community health centers across Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, and Marin counties delivering HIT, quality improvement, workforce, and advocacy services — directly comparable operating model in Northern California.
• Community Health Center Partners for LA (CHCP): Regional consortium of community health centers in Los Angeles County offering peer learning, policy advocacy, and quality improvement support — the closest functional analogue to the Coalition at a larger scale, serving a comparable mission in an adjacent California market.
• Community Clinic Association of San Diego County (CCASD): Regional membership association of community clinics and health centers in San Diego County providing advocacy, training, and peer support. Closely mirrors the Coalition's member services and policy role in a different Southern California geography.

Emerging players

• Clinic by the Bay: Free clinic in San Francisco providing primary care to uninsured adults, structurally similar to member free clinics like Lestonnac. Comparable as a small, mission-driven community clinic example, though not a regional consortium.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): National umbrella organization for FQHCs and state/regional PCAs. Operates in the same space at far greater scale, providing advocacy, training, and research that overlap with the Coalition's functions as a national backdrop rather than a direct local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoalitionOC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coalition-of-orange-county-community-health-centers
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoalitionOC

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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