AltaMed Generated $15.1 Billion in Economic Impact (2019-2024) — Nation's Largest FQHC
AltaMed Health Services — the nation's largest FQHC — released a study showing $15.1B in total economic impact from 2019-2024. Impact grew from $1.08B (2019) to $4.24B (projected 2025).
The organization supports 12,000 jobs, serves 465,000 Medi-Cal patients, and operates 60+ health centers. Every $1 spent generates $1.50 in economic activity. Powerful advocacy data point for the entire FQHC sector.
Key takeaways
- AltaMed generated $15.1B in economic impact from 2019-2024 — growth from $1.08B to $4.24B projected
- Supports 12,000 jobs, serves 465,000 Medi-Cal patients, operates 60+ health centers
- Every $1 spent generates $1.50 in economic activity — powerful advocacy data for FQHC sector
Primary source
AltaMed Health ServicesAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2025, December 8). AltaMed Generated $15.1 Billion in Economic Impact (2019-2024) — Nation's Largest FQHC. Primary source: AltaMed Health Services. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/altamed-15b-economic-impact
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