L.A. County Health Services

What L.A. County Health Services does

L.A. County Health Services (Los Angeles County Department of Health Services) is the second-largest municipal health system in the United States, operating as a Los Angeles County government entity headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It functions as a safety-net provider delivering comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable and underserved populations, including Medi-Cal beneficiaries, uninsured residents, homeless individuals, and pregnant women. The system comprises 4 acute care hospitals (LA General Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center) and 21 health centers across LA County, serving over 10 million residents, supported by 10,000+ employees and a portfolio of specialized programs including MAMA's Neighborhood, PROMISE, CARE121, Correctional Health Services, Juvenile Court Health Services, Housing for Health, and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency.

The organization's technology stack centers on operational analytics through the SAS Viya platform, deployed across 26 facilities with 200+ active users to track 50+ performance metrics, power COVID-19 dashboards, monitor Whole Person Care, and meet federal regulatory requirements. Patient-facing technology includes the LA Health Portal mobile app (messaging, appointments, medical records, medication ordering, video health visits) and the LA County EMS Drug Doses app for paramedic dosing, with Apple Health Kit integration for electronic medical records. The organization also operates the Paramedic Training Institute, a designated EMS Agency with county-wide coordination of trauma, stroke, STEMI, and ECMO centers, and a College of Nursing and Allied Health.

The business model is government-funded healthcare delivery. Nearly 50% of the budget comes from federal sources, supplemented by state and local government funding, Medi-Cal reimbursements, and patient service revenue. Services are provided at no cost or reduced cost for eligible patients under Medi-Cal, Family PACT, and other county programs. Additional revenue streams include federal HIV prevention grants ($1.1 million in recent funding), Paramedic Training Institute tuition, and supplemental programs. The organization faces material exposure to federal funding volatility, with over $50 million in combined federal, state, and local cuts announced in early 2026 triggering the closure of seven clinics.

Name

L.A. County Health Services

Legal name

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Website

https://dhs.lacounty.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

L.A. County Health Services is the second-largest municipal health system in the US, operating 4 acute care hospitals and 21 health centers across Los Angeles County to deliver comprehensive safety-net healthcare to over 10 million vulnerable residents, including Medi-Cal beneficiaries, uninsured, and homeless populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public healthcare services
• Acute hospital care
• Emergency medical services
• Ambulatory care network
• Paramedic training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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. Government Funding: Majority of funding comes from federal, state, and local government sources. Federal funding accounts for nearly 50% of the department's budget, with significant funding from Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) and other public health programs.
2. Federal HIV Prevention Programs: Receives federal funding for HIV surveillance and prevention programs, including $1.1 million from the Trump administration's cuts targeting HIV programs in California.
3. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients, including those covered by Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance. Services are provided at low or no cost for eligible uninsured patients.
4. EMT/Paramedic Training Programs: Revenue from the Paramedic Training Institute (PTI) providing paramedic education and certification programs, and continuing education for EMS personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

L.A. County Health Services operates the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, delivering safety-net healthcare through 4 acute care hospitals, 21+ health centers, an Emergency Medical Services Agency, and a Paramedic Training Institute. Service lines span primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency services, mental health, substance use treatment, women's and reproductive health, correctional health, and rehabilitation, with digital touchpoints including the LA Health Portal mobile app and EMS drug dosing applications.

Product overview

L.A. County Health Services operates as a comprehensive municipal health system comprising 4 acute care hospitals (LA General Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center) and 21 health centers. The system offers a portfolio of digital products including the LA Health Portal mobile app for patient engagement (allowing appointment scheduling, medical records access, and video visits) and the LA County EMS Drug Doses app for paramedic drug dosing. Women's health services include prenatal care through MAMA'S Neighborhood, abortion services via CARE121, and mental health support through PROMISE. The organization utilizes SAS analytics for performance tracking and COVID-19 dashboards. Emergency Medical Services are coordinated through a dedicated EMS Agency with the Paramedic Training Institute providing workforce education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LA General Medical Center One of four acute care hospitals operated by LA County Health Services, serving as a major medical center in Los Angeles County with emergency, inpatient, and specialty services.
• Harbor-UCLA Medical Center One of four acute care hospitals operated by LA County Health Services, located in the Harbor area of Los Angeles County, providing emergency, inpatient, and specialty services.
• Olive View-UCLA Medical Center One of four acute care hospitals operated by LA County Health Services, recognized as a baby-friendly facility providing emergency, inpatient, and specialty services.
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center One of four acute care hospitals operated by LA County Health Services, specializing in rehabilitation services for patients recovering from serious injury or illness.
• Health Centers Network A network of 21 health centers across Los Angeles County providing primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and diagnostic services including adult medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women's health.
• LA Health Portal Mobile application that helps patients message doctors, schedule appointments, access medical records, order medications, and connect to video health visits.
• LA County EMS Drug Doses Mobile App Mobile app implementing LA County's EMS Medical Control Guideline 1309 Color Code Drug Doses, assisting paramedics and Base Station staff in providing accurate drug dosing for adult and pediatric patients.
• RAPID LA County Medic Drug Doses App Mobile and desktop application providing rapid access to drug dosing information for LA County emergency medical services personnel.
• LA Health Nurse Advice Line Toll-free nurse advice line providing care and support 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to LA County Health Services patients.
• eVisits for Online Care Online care access 7 days a week through the LA Health Portal with no appointment needed, allowing patients to fill out an eVisit form for medical consultations.
• Women's Health Services Complete sexual and reproductive health care services including prenatal care, abortion, birth control, gynecologic care, STI testing and treatment, cancer screening, and specialized care partnerships.
• MAMA's Neighborhood Prenatal and postpartum care program offering complete care for pregnant and birthing people including mental health support, substance use services, housing assistance, and parenting education up to one year postpartum.
• CARE121 Abortion care support program providing one-to-one counseling and education on all pregnancy options and abortion services through a dedicated call line.
• PROMISE Perinatal Resource for Optimal Mental Health Interventions and Substance Use Treatment Excellence, offering mental health consultations to providers working with pregnant and postpartum patients.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency County agency responsible for overall coordination of emergency medical services in LA County, including paramedic training, ambulance licensing, and disaster preparedness programs.
• Paramedic Training Institute Paramedic training program that prepares paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession, affiliated with El Camino Community College District since 1995.
• Correctional Health Services Health services provided to individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities within Los Angeles County.
• Housing for Health Program addressing housing needs as part of the Whole Person Care initiative to support vulnerable populations with stable housing linked to health outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% decrease in homeless mortality rate in 2024 (first decline since tracking began in 2014)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PowerFlexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025PowerFlex partnered with LA County ISD and LACDA to install 20 Level 2 EV charging stations at the Carmelitos Public Housing Development in Long Beach. The project supports LA County's goal to install 15,000 EV chargers by 2035 and includes chargers for residents, fleet operations, and solar-powered fast chargers.
• LA County ISD (Independent Special Districts)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025LA County ISD partnered with PowerFlex and LACDA to install EV charging infrastructure at county housing developments, supporting sustainable transportation and equitable access to EV charging in underserved communities.
• LACDA (Los Angeles County Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025LACDA partnered with PowerFlex and LA County ISD to expand equitable access to EV charging at the Carmelitos Public Housing Development in Long Beach.
• Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Department of Public Health's SAPC division to provide sexual and reproductive health education classes and connect clients to care at LA Health Services. Includes residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs across the County.
• Medical Legal Community PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with legal, financial, and mental health advocacy organizations providing supportive services around housing, income, access to healthy foods, education, literacy, and legal aid.
• Medical Financial PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership integrating specialized social workers into healthcare clinics to help families navigate financial and social issues including medical debt, housing instability, and access to public benefits.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school districts to provide primary care and pediatric health services at school-based health centers for youth of all ages.
• Community-Based OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with culturally specific programs including parenting groups, men's programs, adolescent programs, and schools providing health education on perinatal, sexual, and reproductive health, fatherhood engagement, and healthy relationships.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WeAreLAHealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/wearelahealth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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