AltaMed Health Services Corp operates one of Southern California's largest community health networks, serving more than 700,000 patients across over 70 clinics and service facilities in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Founded in 1969, the organisation provides integrated primary care, dental services, behavioural health, HIV services, and women's health programmes, alongside its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for seniors. AltaMed functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit healthcare provider.
The organisation's technical infrastructure supports comprehensive care delivery across multiple service lines whilst managing operations at significant scale. AltaMed addresses social determinants of health through community initiatives, health education, and policy advocacy work. The AltaMed Foundation, established in 1987, raises millions of dollars annually to fund programmes reducing healthcare disparities and supporting healthy communities.
AltaMed's mission centres on eliminating healthcare access and outcome disparities for Latino, multi-ethnic, and underserved populations. Over 55 years of operation have established the organisation as a major provider of culturally sensitive care in the region, with systems and processes built around serving vulnerable communities with complex healthcare needs.
