Bartz-Altadonna CHC

What Bartz-Altadonna CHC does

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (BACHC) is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and the first and only such entity serving California's Antelope Valley. Founded in 1990 (originally as The Catalyst Foundation), the organization operates seven physical locations across Lancaster, Palmdale, Boron, Antelope Valley College, and Kensington, supplemented by a mobile clinic and street medicine program that extends reach to unhoused and underserved populations. The center employs 101-250 staff with 38 providers delivering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, and specialty services (nephrology, rheumatology, endocrinology, podiatry), plus HIV/AIDS care, dental (newly launched 2025), pharmacy, and digital optometrics/telehealth vision services. The technology stack is anchored by the OCHIN-hosted EHR with MyChart patient portal, and the center holds NCQA PCMH recognition, Joint Commission accreditation, and FTCA deeming, with 2025 HRSA awards for Improving Health Care Access and Advancing HIT for Quality.

BACHC's business model rests on FQHC cost-based reimbursement (PPS) for Medicaid and Medicare, sliding-fee-scale self-pay tied to Federal Poverty Level thresholds, federal Section 330 grants, and capture of 340B drug pricing margin through its in-house pharmacy. Leadership under CEO Mary Cummings (since 2017) and CFO Erlinda Magalona (joined 2024) has executed the Enliven Initiative (2018) organizational restructuring, established a Family Medicine Residency Program, and pursued a multi-site, multi-service-line expansion strategy. The organization carries no private equity or venture capital exposure and is governed as a community-based non-profit, with revenue, payer-mix detail, and operating margins not publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

Bartz-Altadonna CHC

Legal name

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center

Website

https://bartz-altadonna-chc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating seven sites across California's Antelope Valley, delivering primary, specialty, behavioral, dental, and pharmacy care to medically underserved populations via sliding-fee and 340B-supported reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Specialty healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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 Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients. Fees are adjusted based on Federal Poverty Guidelines through a sliding fee scale program. Services covered include primary care, specialty care, pharmacy, and behavioral health.
2. 340B Pharmacy Program: In-house pharmacy generating revenue through 340B drug pricing program. Registered BACHC patients with limited income can qualify for pharmacy sliding fee discount program with tiered pricing based on Federal Poverty Level.
3. Federal Grant Funding: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status provides access to federal grants and programs including FTCA malpractice protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (BACHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering comprehensive primary care, specialty services (pediatrics, OB/GYN, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology, podiatry), behavioral health, HIV/AIDS care, and an in-house 340B pharmacy to underserved populations in California's Antelope Valley. Services are delivered across seven clinic locations and mobile Street Medicine units with a sliding fee scale tied to Federal Poverty Guidelines, supported by the MyChart patient portal and Digital Optometrics telehealth.

Product overview

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (BACHC) operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary and specialty healthcare services through multiple clinical departments. The organization offers a unified service delivery model centered on patient-centered medical home principles, with in-house pharmacy services, the MyChart patient portal for digital access, and telehealth capabilities including Digital Optometrics. Core services span primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, specialty care (endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology, podiatry), behavioral health, HIV/AIDS services, and community outreach including mobile Street Medicine clinics. The organization is expanding to include dental care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive healthcare for all ages with preventive care and treatment; serves as the first point of contact for patients.
• Pediatrics Specialized medical care for infants, children and adolescents, including well-child checks, immunizations, and management of childhood illnesses.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Women's health services including prenatal care, childbirth management, postpartum care, reproductive health, contraception, and menopause management.
• HIV/AIDS Services Treatment and prevention of HIV including PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, ADAP enrollment assistance, and free vaccines through the VFA program.
• Podiatry Comprehensive foot and ankle care including general foot care, sports injuries, diabetic foot care, biometrics and orthotics, surgical interventions, and pediatric podiatry.
• Endocrinology Specialized care for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal conditions affecting metabolism, growth and overall wellness.
• Rheumatology Treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles and connective tissues including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout.
• Nephrology Kidney care and treatment for chronic kidney disease, including advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans and dialysis support, with specialty providers including Dr. Philip Tuso and Dr. Deepthi Karanam.
• Behavioral Health Mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, crisis intervention, and prevention programs utilizing a trauma-informed ACE questionnaire approach.
• Street Medicine / Mobile Clinic Field-based medical care delivered through mobile units, providing essential healthcare access to individuals in rural areas and those facing transportation or housing challenges.
• BACHC Pharmacy In-house pharmacy offering prescription medications, 340B formulary drugs, and prescribed OTC medications, with a Pharmacy Sliding Fee Discount Program for qualified patients based on Federal Poverty Level tiers.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online patient portal providing 24/7 access to health records, appointment scheduling, medication refills, secure messaging with the healthcare team, and bill payment; available via web and mobile app.
• Digital Optometrics Telehealth eye care service where patients are seen in-office by a local technician while receiving real-time care from a remote licensed optometrist via secure high-definition video, including pretesting, refraction, retinal imaging, and live prescription consultation.
• Dental Care Facility New dental facility offering preventive and restorative oral health care services for underserved children and adults in the Antelope Valley community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Joint Commission Accreditation, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, and FTCA Deeming Status
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN supplies information technology and related services to BACHC as a business associate. OCHIN also engages in quality assessment and improvement activities on behalf of its participants. BACHC participates in an organized health care arrangement with OCHIN for clinical review activities, establishment of best practice standards, and coordination of patient referrals.
• Palmdale Regional Medical Center (PMRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished the Family Medicine Residency Program in partnership with PMRC, creating a sustainable training pipeline to strengthen the local healthcare workforce. Mary Cummings, CEO, serves on the Board of Directors for Palmdale Regional Medical Center.
• Mental Health AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPamela Griffin, Chief of Program Services, serves on the Board of Directors for Mental Health America, supporting community mental health initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golden Valley Health Centers: Multi-site FQHC across Merced and Stanislaus counties offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable in scale, mission, and California's FQHC funding environment.
• Mission Neighborhood Health Center: San Francisco-based FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, HIV services, and pharmacy to underserved communities including unhoused populations - directly comparable to BACHC's Street Medicine and HIV programs.
• Valley Health Team: San Joaquin Valley FQHC operating multiple clinic sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy; similar patient demographic and FQHC revenue mix to BACHC.
• Family HealthCare Network: Tulare County FQHC with 40+ sites across California's Central Valley providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable size, integrated services, and FQHC/340B revenue model.
• East Valley Community Health Center: Los Angeles County FQHC serving predominantly low-income, uninsured, and Medi-Cal patients across multiple clinic sites. Direct comparable in geography (Southern California), FQHC status, and sliding-fee patient base.
• Petaluma Health Center: Sonoma County FQHC with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy under one roof; comparable in offering an integrated PCMH model with sliding-fee billing.
• Clinica Sierra Vista: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Kern County in California's Central Valley with multi-site ambulatory clinics, pharmacy, and similar underserved-population focus. Closely comparable in mission, FQHC funding model, and scale to BACHC.
• Open Door Community Health Centers: Northern California FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services to underserved populations. Similar integrated service model and 340B pharmacy operations.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: San Diego-area FQHC offering primary care, specialty care, dental, behavioral health, and a 340B pharmacy to underserved communities. Comparable integrated care model and FQHC/Medicaid patient mix.
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center: Alameda County FQHC with multi-site primary care, behavioral health, and integrated services for underserved populations; comparable scale and operating model within California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BartzAltadonna
• Facebookfacebook.com/BartzAltadonnaCommunityHealthCenter

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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