El Dorado Community Health Centers

What El Dorado Community Health Centers does

El Dorado Community Health Centers (EDCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Placerville, California. The organization operates a patient-centered medical home model delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, podiatry, eye care, pharmacy, and addiction medicine services across four clinic locations in Placerville, Cameron Park, and South Lake Tahoe, supplemented by Mobile Medical Unit and El Dorado Smiles Dental Van outreach programs serving uninsured, underinsured, and homeless populations throughout El Dorado County. EDCHC holds FTCA deemed facility status, HRSA Health Center Program funding, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, and National Health Service Corps site designation, with the majority of patients covered by Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, Covered California, or the organization's sliding fee discount program for uninsured patients.

EDCHC's technology stack is built on the eClinicalWorks platform, providing a secure patient portal for appointment management, provider messaging, test result access, and prescription refill requests, alongside a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine service delivering specialty consultations in endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, psychiatry, rheumatology, and dermatology via encrypted video. Quest Diagnostics integration supports in-clinic lab services at the Placerville location, and Language Line Solutions provides translation services for non-English speaking patients. The organization operates an in-house pharmacy at the Placerville and Cameron Park sites, capturing pharmaceutical dispensing revenue under most insurance plans and FSA/HSA payment options.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining patient service revenue from Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and Covered California reimbursements, supplemented by a sliding fee discount program for eligible uninsured and underinsured patients based on family size and income, and recurring HRSA federal grant funding under sections 224(g)-(n) of the Public Health Service Act. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer community healthcare delivery across El Dorado County with appointment-based access via phone, supplemented by internal referrals across service lines, external partnerships with Marshall Health and county agencies, and community health education programs. Recent expansion has included the October 2025 opening of the South Lake Tahoe Dental Clinic with $900,000 in government grant funding, positioning EDCHC as the only dental provider of its kind in that sub-market.

Name

El Dorado Community Health Centers

Legal name

El Dorado Community Health Center

Website

https://edcchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

El Dorado Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center and 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that delivers integrated primary, dental, behavioral, and specialty healthcare across four clinic locations in El Dorado County, California, serving Medi-Cal, uninsured, and underserved populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Placerville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients with various insurance coverage including Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and Covered California. Sliding fee discount program available for eligible uninsured/underinsured patients.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Receives HHS funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center with Federal Public Health Services deemed status. Organization is a grant under sections 224(g)-(n) of the Public Health Service Act.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

El Dorado Community Health Centers (EDCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating an integrated, patient-centered medical home that delivers primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, eye care, podiatry, women's health, psychiatry, addiction medicine, mobile health, and telemedicine services across El Dorado County, California, regardless of patients' ability to pay.

Product overview

El Dorado Community Health Centers (EDCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating a comprehensive, multi-service healthcare delivery system through a patient-centered medical home model. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of clinical services including Primary Care, Dental, Eye Care, Podiatry, Women's Health, Pharmacy, Behavioral Healthcare, Addiction Medicine (STEPS), Psychiatry, Mobile Medical Unit, Telemedicine, and Patient Support Services. EDCHC extends its reach through mobile healthcare including the El Dorado Smiles Dental Van and a Mobile Medical Unit serving hard-to-reach populations. Patients access care through multiple channels including an eClinicalWorks-powered Patient Portal, telemedicine consultations with specialists, and community events such as Nicotine Cessation Classes. Established in 2003 and serving El Dorado County, California, the organization focuses on underserved populations and offers a sliding fee discount program based on family size and income.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Dorado Smiles Dental Van: Mobile dental services providing dental care to hard-to-reach populations throughout El Dorado County in collaboration with First 5 of El Dorado, El Dorado County Health and Human Services Department, and El Dorado County Office of Education.
• Mobile Medical Unit (MMU)
• STEPS
• El Dorado Community Pharmacy

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care services including preventive care, health screenings, immunizations, routine checkups, chronic disease management, Well Child Visits, and infectious disease services.
• Dental General and pediatric dental care including exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, sealants, extractions, root canals, and emergency dental care with emphasis on prevention.
• Eye Care Optometry services including routine and diabetic eye exams, ocular disease management (cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration), dry eye treatment, emergency eye services, and optical services for eyewear.
• Podiatry Foot, ankle, and leg care including treatment for plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, tendonitis, fractures, heel pain, diabetes foot care, bunions, ingrown toenails, fungal nails, callus, corns, and sports injuries.
• Women's Health OB/GYN services including annual exams, Pap smears, HPV testing, colposcopy, LEEP treatment, STI testing, contraceptive management, infertility workup, early pregnancy care, and management of menstrual and menopausal conditions.
• Pharmacy Full-service in-house pharmacy located at Cameron Park and Placerville locations with short wait times, prescription transfers, most insurance accepted, and FSA/HSA payment options.
• Behavioral Healthcare Integrated mental health services including psychotherapy, psychiatry, and substance use recovery with ADHD testing, case management, group and individual therapy, and SUD treatment.
• Addiction Medicine (STEPS) Comprehensive substance use disorder treatment including Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder, specialized tracks for Alcohol Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder, and chronic pain management.
• Psychiatry Psychiatric services for mental health treatment including diagnostic evaluation, medication management, Genesight testing, and referral to higher levels of mental health care when needed.
• Mobile Medical Unit Mobile medical services providing primary care to hard-to-reach populations including uninsured, underinsured, homeless adults, and those with chronic health or behavioral health conditions throughout El Dorado County.
• El Dorado Smiles Dental Van Mobile dental services provided in collaboration with First 5 of El Dorado, El Dorado County Health and Human Services, and El Dorado County Office of Education, bringing care to children and underserved areas countywide.
• Telemedicine HIPAA-compliant secure interactive video telemedicine connecting patients with specialists in endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, psychiatry, rheumatology, and dermatology.
• Patient Support Services Social support services including referrals to community organizations, emergency food and transportation resources, health insurance education, and sliding fee discount program enrollment assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 patient visits in first two months of South Lake Tahoe Dental Clinic operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mountain Valley Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership with Mountain Valley Health Plan and El Dorado County Public Health Division to open the South Lake Tahoe Dental Clinic in October 2025, addressing critical oral health access gaps for high-need community members.
• El Dorado County Public Health DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership with Mountain Valley Health Plan and county oral health program to open the first dental clinic in the South Lake Tahoe area, reducing travel time for residents and supporting preventive oral health programs.
• Marshall HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Sierra Health Collaborative with Marshall Health addressing service gaps such as outpatient neurology and behavioral health. EDCHC is part of a hub-and-spoke regional network vision to expand specialty access and retain patients in local communities.
• First 5 of El DoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on El Dorado Smiles Dental Van providing mobile dental services to children and families throughout the county, with services provided in schools and community settings.
• El Dorado County Health and Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dental van services and community health initiatives supporting underserved populations in El Dorado County.
• El Dorado County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to bring mobile dental services to schools, providing preventive oral health programs for students and reducing travel barriers.
• California Dental Association (CDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDA provides dental assistant training resources to address staffing challenges in the rural South Lake Tahoe area, supporting the community dental clinic initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Santa Rosa Community Health: Sonoma County FQHC operating multiple clinic sites delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable multi-site FQHC structure serving Medi-Cal and uninsured populations.
• La Clínica de La Raza: Bay Area FQHC network with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across multiple sites. Comparable in integrated safety-net delivery and patient-centered medical home recognition.
• Petaluma Health Center: Northern California FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services via multiple clinic locations and mobile programs. Comparable in patient-centered medical home model and rural/underserved population focus.
• CommuniCare Health Centers: Yolo County FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations in Northern California. Directly comparable FQHC operating model and service breadth.
• Ravenswood Family Health Center: Mid-Peninsula FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities. Comparable integrated FQHC operating model.
• Shasta Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Northern California with integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health services across multiple sites. Closely comparable as an FQHC delivering safety-net care to rural and underserved populations.
• Axis Community Health: Tri-Valley FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding fee programs. Comparable as an integrated FQHC with a similar service portfolio.
• WellSpace Health: Sacramento-area FQHC network delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and addiction medicine across multiple locations. Comparable in integrated service mix and Medi-Cal/underserved population focus.
• Open Door Community Health Centers: FQHC serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties with integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health services, including mobile health programs. Directly comparable as a multi-site rural FQHC with sliding-fee access.

Regional players

• Sacramento Native American Health Center: Sacramento-based FQHC serving Native American and broader underserved populations with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable in California FQHC operations and safety-net mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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