Arroyo Vista Family Health Center

What Arroyo Vista Family Health Center does

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1981 and licensed by the California Department of Health Services. It operates four fixed health centers in Northeast Los Angeles — one in Highland Park (also housing an on-site 340B pharmacy), one in Lincoln Heights, and two in El Sereno (Valley Blvd. and Huntington Dr.) — plus a mobile medical clinic. Services span medical (family medicine, pediatrics, prenatal/OB-GYN, women's health, podiatry, behavioral health), dental, optometry, imaging (including the community's only ACR-accredited Digital Mammography unit), specialty referrals, and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) for complex Medi-Cal members. The patient panel is approximately 18,000 individuals drawn from underserved, often uninsured or underinsured populations in greater Northeast Los Angeles; the organization is governed by a consumer-majority Board of Directors, has maintained Joint Commission accreditation (including PCMH certification) since 1994, and employs roughly 190 staff delivering care with bilingual English/Spanish and English/Asian-language support.

The technology stack centers on a Medfusion-powered patient portal (24/7 scheduling, prescription refills, bill payment, secure messaging) and a Health Information Exchange for inter-provider data sharing, layered onto standard electronic health records and digital diagnostic imaging. These systems support care continuity across hospitals, labs, public health agencies, and contracted health plans.

The business model combines federal Section 330 grant funding with California state and LA County support, philanthropic donations from foundations (e.g., Ahmanson, CA Community Foundation, Keck, Direct Relief, LA Care, Health Net), and patient service revenue billed to Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, and commercial plans (Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield Promise, LA Care, United, Aetna, Cigna, etc.). Uninsured patients access services through a sliding-fee scale and nominal self-pay pricing (e.g., $20 pending Medi-Cal approval; $50 seasonal physical exams), while discounted pharmaceuticals are sourced through the 340B program. Out-of-pocket revenue (e.g., $50 wellness exam donation equivalents, $15 medical record processing) remains marginal. Go-to-market is community-led: health fairs, mobile clinic outreach, partnerships with schools/churches/libraries, and health-plan referral channels.

Name

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center

Legal name

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center

Website

https://arroyovista.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1981, operating four health centers and a mobile clinic in Northeast Los Angeles to deliver medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, imaging, and pharmacy services to approximately 18,000 uninsured, underinsured, and Medi-Cal patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care medicine
• Preventive healthcare
• Dental and optometry care

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Funding: Primary funding through Public Health Services Act, Section 330 federal grant with additional funding from State of California, Los Angeles County, and private sources. Arroyo Vista receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status.
2. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, LA Care, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and others. Sliding fee scale discounts provided to uninsured and underinsured patients based on income.
3. 340B Pharmacy Program: Discounted pharmaceuticals under the 340B program and contracted pharmacy arrangements for qualifying individuals. On-site pharmacy at Highland Park location.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support mission of serving underserved communities. Donors include Ahmanson Foundation, CA Community Foundation, Direct Relief, Health Net, LA Care Health Plan, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Rose Hills Foundation, W.M. Keck Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating four health centers and a mobile medical clinic in Northeast Los Angeles. It delivers comprehensive medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, imaging, pharmacy, and care coordination services to approximately 18,000 patients regardless of insurance status, supported by bilingual staff and a sliding fee scale.

Product overview

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center operates as a non-profit network of community health centers offering a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery system. The organization provides medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, imaging, and pharmaceutical services across four health centers and one mobile medical clinic in Northeast Los Angeles. The core portfolio includes Prenatal Care/OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Women's Health, Dental, Optometry, Podiatry, Imaging, and Behavioral Health services, supported by Enhanced Care Management for complex Medi-Cal patients and a Medfusion-powered Patient Portal for digital access. Specialty referral coordination and an on-site pharmacy (340B program) complete the service ecosystem, designed to serve all ages from infants to seniors regardless of insurance status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prenatal Care/OB-GYN Services Comprehensive prenatal care from first trimester through delivery, including Board Certified OB/GYN physicians, free pregnancy tests for qualifying patients, Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), postpartum care, and hospital delivery coordination for pregnant women.
• Pediatric Services Healthcare services for children and teens including physical exams, free immunizations through the VFC program, developmental assessments, obesity prevention, asthma care, lab testing including lead testing, hearing exams, health education, and confidential STD testing and family planning services.
• Family Medicine Primary care services for the entire family delivered by Family Medicine doctors, Internists, General Practice doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, including annual physicals, chronic disease management, and a comprehensive Diabetes Case Management Program with free glucometers and education classes.
• Women's Health Services Comprehensive women's healthcare including annual physical exams, Pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, ACR-accredited digital mammography, family planning including IUDs, STD/STI testing and treatment, HIV/AIDS testing, and psychosocial assessments.
• Dental Services Comprehensive general dental practice serving adults and children, offering oral examinations, cleaning, endodontics (root canals), restorative dentistry (fillings, prosthetics, crowns, bridges), cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery, with low-cost dental plans for uninsured patients.
• Optometry Services Comprehensive eye care including annual eye exams with dilations, diagnosis and treatment of minor ocular conditions, glaucoma and cataract testing, and a full optical facility with eyeglasses, designer frames, sunglasses, and eyeglass repair services.
• Podiatry Services Foot and ankle care including foot exams, orthotics, nail fungus and athlete's foot treatment, in-grown toenails, and diabetic foot checks for patients with diabetes or related conditions.
• Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging including X-rays, ACR-accredited digital mammography (only digital mammography center in the community), and ultrasound services delivered on-site at Arroyo Vista health centers.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated mental health and substance use services delivered by Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Behavioral Health Case Managers, including assessment and referral, short-term individual counseling, case management, and community resource linkages.
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Medi-Cal benefit program providing whole-person approach to care with assigned Lead Care Managers for comprehensive care coordination, addressing both clinical and social needs including medical appointments, medication management, hospital discharge transitions, and community program applications.
• Specialty Referrals & Pharmacy Services On-site bilingual referral coordinators for specialty care coordination, prior authorizations, and specialist scheduling, plus discounted pharmaceuticals under the 340B program and an on-site pharmacy at the Highland Park location.
• Patient Portal Secure online platform (powered by Medfusion) providing 24-hour access to health records, appointment scheduling, secure messaging with care team, prescription refill requests, bill payment, and lab results viewing for patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 patients served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• L.A. County Office of Women's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing recognition and collaboration for women's health initiatives. Arroyo Vista acknowledged as valuable partner providing Pap test access for underserved, low-income women of color.
• Anthem Blue CrosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted health plan for Medi-Cal managed care and employer-based commercial plans. Provides patient referrals and coverage for Arroyo Vista services.
• Blue Shield of California PromisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted Medi-Cal managed care health plan providing patient referrals to Arroyo Vista.
• United Healthcare/Pacific Secure Horizons/AARPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted Medicare Advantage and employer-based health plan. Provides coverage for Arroyo Vista patients.
• WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for breastfeeding classes and nutritional support services for pregnant women and new mothers.
• Sweet Success ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral coordination for diabetic pregnant patients requiring specialized maternal care management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Venice Family Clinic: Federally Qualified Health Center serving low-income and uninsured patients across the Westside of Los Angeles with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Direct peer operating the same FQHC model with a comparable community-trust and bilingual-service orientation.
• JWCH Institute: LA-based FQHC operating multiple community health centers, mobile clinics, and public-health programs serving underserved populations across LA County. Direct peer on FQHC funding model, mobile-clinic outreach, and comprehensive primary-care delivery.
• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: Federally Qualified Health Center network in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services. Direct peer on FQHC structure, multi-site community health delivery, and bilingual service model.
• Valley Community Healthcare: Federally Qualified Health Center network serving the San Fernando Valley with primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pediatric services. Direct peer on FQHC funding, sliding-fee scale, and multi-site community clinic model.
• South Central Family Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving South Los Angeles with primary care, dental, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health services. Direct peer on FQHC model and comprehensive underserved-population care.
• Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero: LA-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities, with a strong bilingual and Latino-community focus similar to Arroyo Vista's Northeast LA population. Direct peer on FQHC model and bilingual community health delivery.
• AltaMed Health Services: One of the largest FQHCs in Los Angeles County, operating a network of community clinics across Greater LA with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Direct peer — same FQHC operating model, same payer mix, same underserved-population mission, but with materially larger scale.
• Asian Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center in Oakland, California, providing multilingual primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved Asian and immigrant populations. Direct peer on FQHC, bilingual-service model, and comprehensive care portfolio.
• T.H.E. (To Help Everyone) Health and Wellness Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations across South Los Angeles. Direct peer on FQHC model, sliding-fee scale, and integrated service delivery.
• St. John's Well Child & Family Center: Large LA-based FQHC network delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics, and women's health to underserved populations across South and Central LA. Direct peer sharing the FQHC funding model, sliding-fee scale, and comprehensive service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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