Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas

What Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas does

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1980 that operates 14 clinic locations across the Salinas Valley and Greater Monterey Bay Area in California. The organization delivers comprehensive medical, dental, optometry, mental health, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, internal medicine, genetic testing, immunizations, and behavioral health services via a medical home model, with sliding-fee pricing and a Mobile Clinic reaching underserved agricultural communities. Approximately 85% of Monterey County's population resides within 15 minutes of a CSVS site, and the organization served 50,000+ patients with nearly 200,000 visits in 2018 while delivering over 10,200 newborns since 1986.

The revenue model combines patient service reimbursement from Medi-Cal, Medicare, and uninsured self-pay patients on a sliding fee scale, federal Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b, Public Health Service deemed employee status under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n), and 501(c)(3) donations accepted through an online giving portal. The organization holds Joint Commission Accreditation (TJC) and FTCA deemed facility status. Distribution is direct via the 14 owned-and-operated clinic locations plus a Mobile Clinic, with no third-party reseller or franchise model. Underlying technology consists of a NextMD patient portal for scheduling, records access, and provider communication, alongside research infrastructure supporting FOMAT Medical Research collaborations with university-based institutions.

Distinctive strategic programs include The Doctors Program (Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program), which recruits Mexican-trained physicians to address California's Spanish-speaking physician shortage, and the Bridge to Medicine Mentorship Program for pipeline development. CSVS is led by CEO Dr. Maximiliano Cuevas, governed by a Community Majority Board of Directors, and headquartered at 55 Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA.

Name

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas

Legal name

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas

Website

https://csvs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 14 clinics across the Salinas Valley and Greater Monterey Bay Area, delivering medical, dental, optometry, mental health, and specialty care on a sliding-fee basis to farm worker families and underserved Monterey County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health
• Primary medical care
• Dental and optometry
• Behavioral health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient services including medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health services. Organization accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and uninsured patients with sliding fee scale.
2. Federal Health Center Program Grant: Health center program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b with deemed Public Health Service employee status under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
3. Donations and Philanthropic Support: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accepting donations to support community health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers comprehensive medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, and specialty services through a network of 14 clinics across the Salinas Valley and Greater Monterey Bay area. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, accepting Medi-Cal, Medicare, and uninsured patients, with emphasis on farm worker families and the agricultural community. The organization also operates a Mobile Clinic and the Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program to address physician shortages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chamacos: Pediatric services program
• FOMAT Medical Research
• Bridge to Medicine Mentorship Program

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care medical home (PCP) services for men, women, and children, with an emphasis on farm worker families, delivered via a sliding fee scale and available health insurance programs.
• Chamacos (Pediatrics) Pediatric care services for children, including well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings, delivered across CSVS clinics.
• Dentistry Dental care services including cleanings, preventative care, and restorative treatments, available at multiple CSVS dental clinic locations across the Salinas Valley and Monterey Bay area.
• FOMAT Medical Research Medical research services and clinical studies conducted through CSVS's FOMAT Medical Research program, including COVID-19 research collaborations with university-based institutions.
• Genetic Testing Genetic testing services provided as part of CSVS's comprehensive specialty healthcare offerings for patients referred through primary care.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health services integrated within the CSVS community health center model, serving patients across the Salinas Valley.
• Immunizations Immunization services including routine vaccinations and community vaccine clinics, with vaccination rates maintained in keeping with national standards.
• Internal Medicine Internal medicine services provided by CSVS physicians, offering adult comprehensive medical care as part of the primary care specialty offerings.
• Obstetrics & Gynecology OB/GYN services for women, including prenatal care and family planning, with CSVS providers having delivered over 10,200 newborns since 1986.
• Optometry Eye care and vision correction services for children and adults of all ages, available at Circle Optometry and Blanco Optometry clinic locations.
• Orthopedics Orthopedic specialty care services available through CSVS providers as part of the comprehensive specialty healthcare offerings.
• Prenatal & Family Planning Prenatal care and family planning services offered to women and families, complementing the OB/GYN department with excellent clinical outcomes.
• The Doctors Program (Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program) A program that recruits and facilitates Mexican-trained doctors to practice in California to address the shortage of Spanish-speaking physicians, with 24 Mexican doctors currently contributing in pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, internal medicine, and family medicine.
• Mobile Clinic A mobile clinic service bringing healthcare directly to underserved communities across the Salinas Valley and greater Monterey Bay area.
• COVID-19 Testing & Care COVID-19 testing services for the entire Monterey County, with patient management outside of hospitals, collaboration with community and care-linkage organizations, and ongoing partnerships with university-based research institutions for COVID-19 research.
• Health Education Health education services and community outreach programs designed to improve health literacy among farm worker families and the agricultural community in Monterey County.
• Patient Portal (NextMD) Online patient portal for scheduling appointments, accessing health records, and communicating with CSVS care teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,200+ newborns delivered since 1986 with neonatal morbidity and mortality rates lower than average and almost non-existent maternal morbidity and mortality rates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UnivisionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2024Univision aired a national segment on doctors from Mexico practicing in the U.S. at CSVS, featuring Dr. Maximiliano Cuevas, CEO of Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas.
• University-based Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSVS has ongoing partnerships with university-based Research Institutions for COVID-19 research and new partnerships have been initiated for COVID-19 testing and care collaboration.
• California and Mexico Health OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSVS partnered with health officials in California and Mexico to recruit Mexican doctors for community health centers serving underserved populations including Fresno and Kern counties through the Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program.
• Community and Care-linkage OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSVS collaborates with community and care-linkage-type organizations for COVID-19 testing and care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asian Health Services: FQHC in Oakland serving limited English proficient populations with medical, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable as a community-governed nonprofit FQHC serving immigrant communities.
• United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley: FQHC with similar sliding fee scale model serving farm worker and uninsured populations in Fresno and surrounding counties. Directly comparable in payer mix, scale, and integrated service offering.
• Golden Valley Health Centers: FQHC operating across Merced and Stanislaus counties in California's Central Valley, serving large agricultural and farm worker populations. Comparable in scale, service mix, and patient demographics.
• El Proyecto del Barrio: FQHC serving predominantly Latino communities in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Comparable mission, sliding fee scale, and comprehensive care model.
• La Clínica de La Raza: FQHC in the San Francisco Bay Area serving predominantly Latino underserved communities with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable mission-driven community health center model in California.
• Salud Para La Gente: FQHC serving agricultural communities in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Direct regional peer serving overlapping farm worker populations with similar bilingual primary care model.
• Clinica Sierra Vista: FQHC serving farm worker and underserved communities in California's Central Valley (Kern/Fresno area). Direct comparable: similar mission, sliding fee scale, comprehensive medical/dental/behavioral health services, and integration with the same Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program.
• Community Health Centers of the Central Coast: FQHC operating across California's Central Coast including adjacent Monterey County service areas. Most direct regional competitor, offering similar primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to Medi-Cal and uninsured patients.

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: One of the largest FQHCs in California, serving Los Angeles and Orange County with a comprehensive network. Broader scale and geographic scope but same FQHC model and underserved patient focus.
• Natividad Medical Center: Public safety-net hospital in Salinas, CA serving Monterey County's agricultural community. Adjacent provider with overlapping patient base, though operates as a hospital system rather than community clinic model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSLreDxrFhwhwl3YK9qYupA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSVSServingTheSalinasValley
• Instagraminstagram.com/csvsservingthesalinasvalley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinica-de-salud-del-valle-de-salinas

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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