Axis Community Health

What Axis Community Health does

Axis Community Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1972 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, serving the Tri-Valley area of eastern Alameda County (Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton). The organization operates five physical clinic sites — with a sixth co-located clinic opened in downtown Livermore on January 6, 2025 — and delivers integrated medical, dental, mental health, behavioral health, WIC nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic, and enrollment-assistance services to over 15,000 individuals annually, generating more than 100,000 patient visits per year. Its technology stack is built on third-party platforms: the OCHIN electronic health record system, Epic's MyChart patient portal (mychart.ochin.org/mychartaxis), and the Gojji remote patient monitoring platform, with no proprietary technology assets developed in-house.

The business model is a multi-payer, mission-driven FQHC model. Revenue is generated from patient service fees billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, HealthPAC, Contra Costa Health Plan, Covered California Blue Shield, and other public insurance plans, supplemented by HHS/FQHC program funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b, targeted government grants (e.g., Exact Sciences' $1.3M colorectal cancer screening initiative), and tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations (Tax ID 94-2232394). A sliding-scale fee structure ensures that no patient is denied access due to inability to pay. The organization is governed by a consumer-majority board of directors, led by CEO Liz Perez-Howe and a full C-suite (COO Amit Pabla, CFO Charles Ro, CMO Dawnell Moody, CDO Patrice Lane, CIO Jennifer Penney, CAO Sonia Cross, and CDO Valerie Jonas), and maintains strategic partnerships with Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, The California Endowment, Capital Impact Partners, and Quest Diagnostics.

Axis competes on its whole-person integrated care model, FQHC regulatory status, and 50+ year community presence rather than technology or pricing differentiation. Distribution is entirely direct through clinic sites, with school-based counseling and community enrollment events serving as supplementary reach channels.

Name

Axis Community Health

Legal name

Axis Community Health

Website

https://axishealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Axis Community Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1972 that provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, WIC nutrition, and enrollment services across five Tri-Valley clinic sites in eastern Alameda County, serving over 15,000 low-income and uninsured patients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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 Service Revenue: Fees collected from patients including Medicare, Medi-Cal, HealthPAC, Contra Costa Health Plan, Covered California Blue Shield, and other public insurance plans. Some services available on sliding scale based on income and family size
2. HHS/Federal Funding: Axis Community Health receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims. Federally Qualified Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b
3. Government Grants: Grants from government sources for specific programs such as colorectal cancer screening initiatives
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Tax ID: 94-2232394

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Axis Community Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides integrated medical, mental health, dental, and supportive services (WIC, acupuncture, chiropractic, remote patient monitoring, enrollment assistance) primarily to low-income and uninsured residents across five clinic locations in the Tri-Valley area of the San Francisco Bay Area. Services are offered regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale based on income and family size.

Product overview

Axis Community Health operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated healthcare services through a multi-service platform approach. The core offerings include Medical Clinic Services, Mental Health Services, and Dental Services, which form the foundation of their care delivery. These are enhanced by specialized add-on modules including the Gojji Remote Patient Monitoring Program for chronic disease management, the Axis Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care for rapid mental health access, Integrated Behavioral Health for whole-person care, Colon Cancer Screening with Cologuard and FIT tests, WIC Nutritional Services, Acupuncture, Chiropractic services, and Enrollment Assistance for insurance access. All services operate through their five locations throughout the Tri-Valley area, supported by the OCHIN health information technology platform and MyChart patient portal for care coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Clinic Services Comprehensive primary medical care for all ages including adult and geriatric medicine, pediatrics, immunization and flu shots, reproductive health services, prenatal care, clinical nutrition, and colon cancer screenings, provided to Tri-Valley residents regardless of ability to pay.
• Mental Health Services Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families including addiction counseling, community-based counseling, Axis Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care, and integrated behavioral health, serving Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton residents regardless of insurance status.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including preventive care, exams with X-rays, cleanings, fluoride application, fillings, sealants, dentures, crowns, root canals, and extractions for children and adults, provided primarily in Dublin.
• Axis Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care Rapid-access mental health urgent care for patients ages 5 and up in Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton, offering in-person and virtual appointments with licensed therapists, case managers, and psychiatric support for adults, available regardless of insurance.
• Gojji Remote Patient Monitoring Program Remote patient monitoring program for eligible Medi-Cal patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, providing continuous at-home monitoring with personalized care, free Bluetooth-enabled devices, and regular reporting to Axis care teams.
• Colon Cancer Screening Program Colon cancer screening services offering Cologuard non-invasive at-home DNA test and FIT tests through a partnership with Quest Diagnostics for Axis patients aged 45 and older.
• Integrated Behavioral Health Whole-person care model integrating behavioral health services with medical needs, providing counseling, therapy, and mental health support alongside primary care visits.
• WIC Nutritional Services Women, Infants, and Children supplemental nutrition program for parents of infants and children under 185% of federal poverty level, providing WIC cards for food, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, infant nutrition classes, and breast pump loans.
• Acupuncture Services Medication-free alternative healthcare service for teens and adults, helping with anxiety, depression, and nausea.
• Chiropractic Services Medication-free alternative care for teens and adults addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, migraines, and arthritic pain.
• Enrollment Assistance Service that helps uninsured and low-income individuals determine eligibility for state and county programs including Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, Medicare, and HealthPAC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 individuals served annually across all age groups
• +2 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

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stanford Health Care - ValleyCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor campaign supporter and referral partner. Provides labor and delivery services for prenatal patients with medical concerns after hours. Also funder for Axis Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care program.
• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN supplies information technology and related services to Axis Community Health as a business associate. OCHIN coordinates clinical review activities and helps with quality improvement and patient referral management. Axis is part of an organized health care arrangement including OCHIN participants.
• Quest DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for colorectal cancer screening services. Quest provides lab locations for FIT test kit drop-off. Axis patients can pick up FIT test kits at Quest Diagnostic labs and mail back or drop off completed tests.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Clínica de La Raza: Large Bay Area FQHC with a similar whole-person integrated care model, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and enabling services across multiple sites.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, and dental services with multilingual staff — closely comparable as a Bay Area community health center serving low-income and Medi-Cal populations.
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center: A neighboring Alameda County FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations — directly comparable in mission, payor mix, and FQHC funding model.
• Native American Health Center: Bay Area FQHC delivering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services with community-based programs — closely comparable in FQHC structure and service scope.
• LifeLong Medical Care: Bay Area FQHC operating multiple clinic sites with integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and chronic disease management — directly comparable in service mix and patient population.
• Tri-City Health Center: Another Alameda County-area FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to underserved populations — comparable mission and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Sutter Health: Major Northern California health system that both funds Axis's Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care and competes for patients in the Tri-Valley — broad incumbent with overlapping primary care footprint.
• Alameda Health System: Largest public safety-net health system in Alameda County, operating hospitals and clinics with overlapping patient population and mission — broader incumbent rather than pure FQHC.
• Kaiser Permanente: Dominant integrated payer-provider in Northern California with a major Tri-Valley presence; a major Axis campaign supporter that also represents the primary competitive alternative for Axis's insured patients.
• Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare: Stanford-affiliated system operating in Pleasanton/Livermore, acting as both a referral/funder partner for Axis and a competitor for insured primary care patients in the Tri-Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/axiscommunity_health
• Xx.com/axiscomhealth

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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