What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?

An FQHC is a community-based healthcare provider that receives federal funding under the Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-resourced areas. They serve all patients regardless of ability to pay and offer sliding fee scales based on income.

How many FQHCs are in California?

California has 214 Federally Qualified Health Centers serving millions of patients across the state. They employ tens of thousands of workers in roles ranging from medical assistants to physicians.

Do FQHCs offer loan repayment programs?

Yes, many FQHC employees qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, which offers up to $50,000 in tax-free student loan repayment for a 2-year service commitment at an approved FQHC site.

What EHR systems do California FQHCs use?

The most common EHR systems at California FQHCs include OCHIN Epic, NextGen, eClinicalWorks, athenahealth, and Greenway Health. You can search our directory by EHR system to find FQHCs using your preferred platform.

Every California FQHC: 220 Health Centers With Ratings, Salaries & Layoff Status

Organization	Location	Grade	Jobs	Signals	Sites	Patients	Staff	EHR	Rating	Programs
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)	San Jose, Santa Clara	C	2	—	3	N/A	200+	Other	3.1(44)	Primary CareDental+7
Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center	San Francisco, San Francisco	D	3	—	6	N/A	N/A	Other	3.2(16)	Primary CareDental+6
Cares Community Health	Sacramento, Sacramento	D	2	—	2	N/A	N/A	Other	2.5(44)	Primary CareDental+7
Los Angeles Free Clinic., the	Los Angeles, Los Angeles	C	2	—	4	22,000+	204	Epic	3.7(52)	Primary CareDental+7
Pediatric and Family Medical Foundation	Los Angeles, Los Angeles	C	2	—	6	40,000+	450+	NextGen	3.8(25)	Primary CareDental+11
San Joaquin County Health Services Employees Guild	French Camp, San Joaquin	D	2	—	4	30,000+	N/A	Other	No rating	Primary CareBehavioral Health+4
Winters Healthcare Foundation	Winters, Yolo	C	1	—	1	3,000+	87	OCHIN Epic	No rating	Primary CareDental+8

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)

San Jose, Santa Clara

C

2

—

3

N/A

200+

Other

3.1(44)

Primary CareDental+7

Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center

San Francisco, San Francisco

D

3

—

6

N/A

Other

3.2(16)

Primary CareDental+6

Cares Community Health

Sacramento, Sacramento

D

2

—

2

N/A

Other

2.5(44)

Primary CareDental+7

Los Angeles Free Clinic., the

Los Angeles, Los Angeles

C

2

—

4

22,000+

204

Epic

3.7(52)

Primary CareDental+7

Pediatric and Family Medical Foundation

Los Angeles, Los Angeles

C

2

—

6

40,000+

450+

NextGen

3.8(25)

Primary CareDental+11

San Joaquin County Health Services Employees Guild

French Camp, San Joaquin

D

2

—

4

30,000+

N/A

Other

No rating

Primary CareBehavioral Health+4

Winters Healthcare Foundation

Winters, Yolo

C

1

—

1

3,000+

87

OCHIN Epic

No rating

Primary CareDental+8

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