Tri-State Community Healthcare Center

What Tri-State Community Healthcare Center does

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center (operating as Tri-State Clinics / TSCHC) is a community healthcare provider founded in 2014 and headquartered at 1535 E Colorado St, Glendale, California, operating 12+ clinic locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. The organization employs 101-250 staff and delivers a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio spanning primary care, pediatrics, immunization, podiatry, nutrition, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, ultrasound, optometry, mobile clinic services, and telehealth. It targets low-income and underserved populations across urban and rural markets, accepting major insurance programs (Inland Valley IPA, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Medical/Medi-Cal, Molina, CareFirst, IEHP) and providing care on a sliding scale to uninsured patients.

The technology footprint is light and operationally focused rather than product-led: a patient portal hosted on eClinicalWorks (mycw121.ecwcloud.com), online scheduling via healow.com, telehealth virtual visits, and a mobile clinic unit for geographic extension into frontier and rural communities (Needles, CA; Mohave Valley, AZ; Laughlin, NV). The website displays an FTCA seal consistent with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designation, indicating federal liability coverage and access to enhanced Medicaid prospective payment and federal grant funding.

The business model is a hybrid fee-for-service / capitation reimbursement model anchored in insurance claim collections from public and commercial payers, supplemented by sliding-scale patient out-of-pocket payments and charitable donations. Go-to-market is community-led: in-person visits at physical clinics, supplemented by telehealth, mobile outreach, and grassroots marketing via blog content, organic social media (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and community events such as food distributions and senior lunch-and-learn sessions. Customer segments include low-income/underserved individuals and families (primary) and insured patients (secondary). Partnerships with the California State Treasurer's Office (CalKIDS/CalABLE financial wellness), Direct Hospice, Colorado River Home Health, Route 66 Pharmacy, and local food banks extend the operating model beyond direct clinical care into social determinants of health.

Name

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center

Legal name

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center

Website

https://tristateclinics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center is a community health provider operating 12+ clinics across California, Arizona, and Nevada, delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services to underserved populations via in-person visits, mobile clinic, and telehealth on a sliding scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Primary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile & Street Medicine Primary Care Programs (HLAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care clinics
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services
• Pediatric healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance reimbursements: Tri-State accepts a broad range of insurance programs including Inland Valley IPA, Blue Cross, Medical, Molina, CareFirst, IEHP, and Blue Shield, generating revenue through insurance claim reimbursements for medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
2. Patient out-of-pocket payments: Revenue generated from uninsured or underinsured patients on a sliding scale fee basis for primary care, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services.
3. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations to support the continuation of free services for community members in need, particularly food distributions and healthcare for low-income individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center provides integrated community-based healthcare across primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services through physical clinics, a mobile unit, and telehealth. Care is delivered on a sliding-scale fee basis for uninsured patients and through insurance reimbursements for insured patients, with additional community programs including food distribution, homebound meal delivery, and financial wellness education.

Product overview

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services across California, Arizona, and Nevada. The organization operates as a single unified healthcare delivery platform providing 12 core clinical services including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Immunization, Podiatry, Nutrition, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Mobile Clinic, Ultrasound, Telehealth, and Optometry. These services are delivered through multiple physical clinic locations with additional digital access via a patient portal and telehealth platform. The center also operates community support programs including food distribution, community resource referrals, and financial wellness education in partnership with government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and specialty referrals delivered to individuals and families regardless of ability to pay.
• Pediatrics Healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents including well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental assessments.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dental education delivered on a sliding-scale fee basis.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health counseling and therapy for various psychological conditions, integrated with primary care delivery.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications and pharmaceutical consultations to patients receiving care at Tri-State.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare appointments allowing patients to consult with providers remotely via video or phone.
• Mobile Clinic Mobile healthcare unit bringing medical services to underserved communities and remote locations that lack nearby fixed clinic sites.
• Optometry Eye care services including vision exams, eye health assessments, and related optical services.
• Immunization Vaccination services including flu shots and other immunizations to prevent infectious diseases across age groups.
• Podiatry Foot and ankle healthcare including diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions.
• Nutrition Dietary counseling and nutrition education to promote healthy eating and manage diet-related health conditions.
• Ultrasound Diagnostic imaging including abdominal, aorta, thyroid, and other ultrasound examinations performed at clinic locations.
• COVID-19 Testing Walk-up and drive-up coronavirus testing available for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals at clinic locations.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Direct HospiceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2026Direct Hospice participates as a co-host and presenter at Tri-State's lunch-and-learn events for seniors, providing health and wellness education to community members aged 60 and older. The collaboration offers seniors information about hospice care services available in the Needles, CA area.
• Colorado River Home HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2026Colorado River Home Health co-hosts senior lunch-and-learn events with Tri-State, educating seniors on home health services. The partnership also sponsors homebound meal delivery programs in Needles, CA, supporting at-risk individuals.
• Route 66 PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2026Route 66 Pharmacy partners with Tri-State at community events and sponsors homebound meal deliveries in Needles, CA. The pharmacy also participates in educational sessions about medication management available to seniors.
• State Treasurer's OfficeflagshipOthersTri-State Community Healthcare collaborates with the California State Treasurer's Office to support financial wellness by connecting individuals and families with educational resources. Through this partnership, the organization offers CalKIDS (California Kids Investment and Development Savings) and CalABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) programs, promoting economic stability and informed financial decision-making as part of holistic well-being.
• Local Food BankscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTri-State partners with local food banks to provide ongoing free food distributions for community members in need. These events serve low-income individuals and families experiencing hardship and follow CDC safety guidelines for distribution.
• Inland Valley IPA, Blue Cross, Medical, Molina, CareFirst, IEHP, Blue ShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTri-State accepts insurance from these major health plans including Inland Valley IPA, Blue Cross, Medical (Medi-Cal), Molina, CareFirst, IEHP, and Blue Shield, serving as an in-network provider for their members across all service lines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Borrego Health: Southern California FQHC network spanning Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties with primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Directly comparable in size, CA geography, and Medicaid-driven payer mix.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: San Diego-based FQHC serving immigrant and low-income communities with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services — strong overlap with Tri-State's underserved-population focus and integrated social-support programming.
• Nevada Health Centers: Nevada's largest FQHC network operating clinics across rural and urban Nevada including Laughlin-adjacent communities. Directly comparable in target geography (Nevada), FQHC model, and commitment to rural underserved access.
• San Ysidro Health: San Diego border-area FQHC serving largely Hispanic and immigrant populations with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and community programs. Highly comparable in mission, integrated services, and underserved-population focus.
• Golden Valley Health Centers: Central California (Merced/Stanislaus) FQHC operating 30+ sites with full primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable multi-specialty, multi-site, sliding-scale FQHC serving low-income Californians.
• AltaMed Health Services Corporation: Large Los Angeles-area Federally Qualified Health Center delivering primary care, dental, and behavioral health to underserved Latino and low-income populations. Highly comparable multi-specialty community health model targeting the same Southern California base.
• Adelante Healthcare: Arizona-based FQHC operating multiple clinic sites across the Phoenix metro with primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable in integrated-services community health model and Arizona regional footprint.
• Clinica Sierra Vista: Bakersfield/Kern County-rooted FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy across California's Central Valley and Eastern Sierra — directly comparable in multi-specialty, sliding-scale, and rural California reach.
• El Rio Community Health Center: Tucson, Arizona FQHC operating multiple clinic locations with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Shares Tri-State's multi-site, multi-specialty community health model and serves a similar Arizona Medicaid population.

Regional players

• Valley-Wide Health Systems: Colorado-based community health center network providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health in rural communities. Same FQHC-grade community health operating model but in a different geography (rural Colorado).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0bve_wUt1vg2hC8ZK8gMlQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/tristateclinics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-state-community-healthcare
• Instagraminstagram.com/tristate_community_healthcare/?igshid=a4rps714brmt

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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