What AHF does

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) is a California-incorporated, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that operates the largest HIV medical care network in the world, serving over 900,000 patients across 19 US states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Its core service is advanced HIV primary care delivered through 60+ AHF Healthcare Centers, supplemented by specialty AHF Pharmacies, AHF Wellness Centers for free walk-in STD/STI testing, AHF Dental Centers, and adjunct social-support programs (Positive Healthcare Medicare/Medi-Cal plan, Healthy Housing Foundation, Food for Health, transportation assistance). The operating technology stack is conventional healthcare infrastructure: an athenahealth-hosted patient portal for scheduling and messaging, telehealth virtual appointments across all centers, and rapid diagnostic platforms (fingerstick rapid HIV test, fourth-generation combination HIV antigen/antibody test, nucleic acid viral-load confirmation).

AHF's revenue model blends fee-for-service healthcare reimbursement, government healthcare program payments (Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, ADAP), retail revenue from Out of the Closet thrift stores, and charitable contributions, with care delivered regardless of ability to pay. Pricing is effectively two-tiered: free HIV/STD testing at wellness centers, thrift stores, and mobile units (freemium, pay-as-you-go), and clinical services billed through insurance or government programs on a subscription-equivalent monthly cadence. Distribution is direct-to-patient via owned physical centers and an integrated digital front door, with community-led go-to-market motion via Linkage to Care Specialists, mobile testing vans, partnerships with Impulse Group, and paid advertising on dating apps targeting at-risk populations. Strategic partnerships with USC and UCLA Schools of Dentistry extend specialty dental capacity, while alignment with CDC testing protocols anchors clinical credibility.

Name

AHF

Legal name

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Website

https://hivcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that operates the world's largest HIV medical care network, serving over 900,000 patients across 19 US states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico through 60+ healthcare centers, specialty pharmacies, wellness centers, and dental clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Specialty Care Platforms (tele-stroke, tele-ICU, tele-derm, tele-cardiology) (HLALABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Specialty Care Programs (Payer-Sponsored) (HLALACAD), Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans (FSAIAGAA)

Keywords

• HIV healthcare services
• Specialty pharmacy
• STD testing
• HIV prevention care
• Primary medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: AHF accepts most insurance plans and provides care regardless of ability to pay. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, revenue is derived from insurance reimbursements, government healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), as well as charitable contributions.
2. Specialty Pharmacy Services: AHF operates specialty pharmacies where pharmacists partner with providers to ensure patients have access to medications, with convenience packaging available
3. Positive Healthcare Insurance Plan: In California, Medicare/Medi-Cal eligible individuals may qualify for AHF's Positive Healthcare insurance plan

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) operates a comprehensive HIV/AIDS healthcare ecosystem providing advanced medical care, treatment, specialty pharmacy, free STD/STI testing, dental care, and HIV prevention services (PrEP/PEP). Services are delivered through over 60 healthcare centers, wellness centers, and pharmacies across 19 US states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico, supplemented by telehealth and mobile testing units, serving over 900,000 patients globally.

Product overview

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) operates a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem centered on HIV care and prevention. The organization offers AHF Healthcare Centers as its core medical service providing advanced HIV treatment and primary care, complemented by AHF Pharmacies for specialty medication fulfillment with convenience packaging. AHF Wellness Centers provide free walk-in STD testing and treatment services. The AHF Patient Portal enables patients to manage appointments and communicate with care teams. Additional services include PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention, AHF Dental Centers for HIV-positive patients, transportation assistance, and Positive Healthcare insurance. AHF also offers community support through affinity groups and the Food for Health program. The organization serves over 900,000 patients globally and operates in 16+ US states plus Puerto Rico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AHF Patient Portal: Secure online portal for patients to manage their health, communicate with care teams, and schedule appointments
• Circle of Care
• Positive Healthcare
• Healthy Housing Foundation
• Food for Health

Products and services

• AHF Healthcare Centers Advanced HIV medical care and primary care services specifically designed for HIV-positive clients, offering treatment, diagnostics, and the most advanced therapies available at over 60 physical locations.
• AHF Patient Portal Secure online portal allowing patients to manage their health, communicate with their care team, schedule appointments, and access their health records.
• AHF Pharmacies Specialty AHF Pharmacies offering HIV medications with convenience packaging and pharmacist support, partnered with providers to ensure medication access.
• AHF Wellness Centers Free walk-in STD/STI testing and treatment centers offering rapid testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections without appointments.
• AHF Dental Centers Advanced dental care designed specifically for people living with HIV, offering exams, cleanings, x-rays, crowns, bridges, dentures, and specialty services through partnerships with USC and UCLA Schools of Dentistry.
• PrEP and PEP Services Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a daily pill or long-acting injection, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for emergency HIV prevention within 72 hours of potential exposure.
• Positive Healthcare AHF's own insurance plan for Medicare/Medi-Cal eligible individuals in California, providing specialized healthcare coverage for HIV patients.
• AHF Linkage to Care Specialists Staff specialists who guide newly diagnosed patients through the healthcare system, help with registration paperwork, schedule appointments, provide transportation assistance, and offer one-on-one guidance and support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of clients would recommend AHF Healthcare Centers to a friend
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Southern California (USC) School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHF Dental Centers maintain a close relationship with USC School of Dentistry for specialty dental services including root canals. USC dental students provide services under supervision at AHF dental facilities, creating a mutually beneficial training and care delivery partnership.
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHF Dental Centers partner with UCLA School of Dentistry for specialty dental services like root canals. UCLA dental students provide supervised services at AHF facilities, creating a collaborative education and patient care model.
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreOthersAIDS Healthcare Foundation participates in CDC-recommended HIV testing protocols and guidance. CDC recommends testing for all people ages 13-64 as part of routine healthcare.
• Impulse GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization that refers individuals to AHF for HIV testing and care services. Partnership supports community outreach efforts.
• athenahealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationAHF uses athenahealth's patient portal platform (26356-1.portal.athenahealth.com) for secure patient communication, appointment management, and health record access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fenway Health: Boston-based community health center focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV care with research arm; comparable to AHF in mission, patient base, and integrated specialty service offerings.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington DC-based community health center specializing in HIV care and LGBTQ+ health, directly comparable to AHF in mission, patient population, and integrated services model.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+ and HIV specialty healthcare provider offering primary care, behavioral health, and research—directly comparable to AHF in patient population and integrated specialty services.
• CrescentCare: New Orleans-based community health center specializing in HIV/AIDS care, primary care, and LGBTQ+ health—directly comparable to AHF in patient population and integrated services.
• Chase Brexton Health Care: Maryland-based community health center providing HIV specialty care, primary care, and behavioral health services to diverse populations—comparable integrated HIV specialty provider.
• CAN Community Health: Florida-based nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS care, primary care, and pharmacy services across multiple locations—comparable HIV specialty provider with similar integrated care model.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City-based community health center serving LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected populations with primary care, dental, and mental health—directly comparable to AHF's integrated care model.

Broad incumbents

• CVS Health (Oak Street Health): Large incumbent with value-based primary care platform (Oak Street Health) serving complex Medicare populations, including HIV patients—a broader incumbent competing for value-based primary care contracts in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Folx Health: Digital health platform providing LGBTQ+ focused primary care, hormone therapy, and PrEP—an emerging player competing for the same patient population as AHF with a virtual-first model.
• MISTR: Digital-first platform offering free PrEP and HIV prevention services to at-risk populations across the US—an emerging competitor to AHF's prevention services with a lower-overhead telehealth model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ahfcares
• Facebookfacebook.com/AHFPharmacy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ahfcares
• Xx.com/AIDSHealthcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahf-healthcare-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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