AltaMed Health Services Certified as Great Place to Work® — 85% Employee Approval, 28 Points Above National Average
AltaMed Health Services, the nation's largest FQHC, earned Great Place to Work® certification based on its Trust Index Survey. 85% of AltaMed's 5,700+ employees say it's a great place to work — 28 points higher than the 57% national average.
94% feel good about AltaMed's community contributions, and 89% are proud to tell others they work there. CEO Cástulo de la Rocha said the certification 'reflects the culture we have built together, one rooted in trust, respect and a shared commitment.'
CHRO Natasha Milatovich emphasized AltaMed's philosophy of 'work-life integration' over traditional work-life balance. AltaMed operates 60+ accredited health centers serving 700,000+ patients across LA and Orange counties.
The certification stands out as a rare bright spot for FQHC workforce morale amid the sector's funding crisis and widespread layoffs.
Key takeaways
- 85% employee approval rate — 28 points above the 57% US average for typical companies
- 94% feel good about AltaMed's community contributions; 89% are proud to tell others they work there
- Rare FQHC workforce win amid sector-wide layoffs and funding uncertainty — signals strong employer brand
- AltaMed's 5,700+ employees make it a bellwether for FQHC workplace culture nationally
Primary source
PR NewswireAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, March 11). AltaMed Health Services Certified as Great Place to Work® — 85% Employee Approval, 28 Points Above National Average. Primary source: PR Newswire. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/altamed-great-place-to-work-certification-2026
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