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Healthy Communities and Their Impact on Local Economies
AltaMed’s $15.1 billion impact from 2019-2024 supports up to 12,000 jobs and generates $1.50 in economic activity per dollar spent, boosting Southern California’s economy.
- AltaMed Health Services released a report on Dec. 8, 2025 showing $15.1 billion in total economic impact from 2019–2024 and support for up to 12,000 jobs across Southern California.
- Zoila D. Escobar states, `This report highlights what we have always known to be true, which is investing in community health creates stronger, more resilient economies,` emphasizing the importance of health investment for economic resilience.
- Its findings list specific impacts such as $3.25 billion in household spending by AltaMed jobs, $3.9 billion indirect impact through local vendors and suppliers, and more than 60 accredited health centers.
- Regional leaders praised the findings, with Stephen Cheung saying `AltaMed exemplifies the type of institution that drives inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity in our region`, and the report highlighting community health centers create quality jobs and bolster small businesses.
- Led by Derek Stafford, Ph., Director of Research and Analytics, the analysis indicates economic impact grew from $1.08 billion to $4.24 billion with more than 700,000 patients in 2025.
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Healthy communities and their impact on local economies
AltaMed, the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, announced the findings of a new economic impact report on Monday, which demonstrates how healthy communities are intrinsically linked to the strength of the local economy. The report confirms that between 2019 and 2024, AltaMed generated $15.1 billion in total economic impact while providing essential health care to more than 700,000 patients in 2025. Since 1969, AltaMed has provid…
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