We believe that everyone deserves easy access to quality healthcare.

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Who We Are

Health Care LA, IPA (HCLA IPA) is a not-for-profit network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) serving Los Angeles County. Together, our network represents a significant segment of the community's healthcare delivery safety net.

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Founded in 1991, HCLA IPA remains a trusted resource providing quality care, illness prevention, and health promotion services to those most in need.

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Our Mission

To provide community-based providers in Los Angeles County with a managed, integrated healthcare delivery system to serve their communities in an organized, efficient, compassionate and financially responsible manner.

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Our Vision

To make HCLA the recognized system of care for providing high-quality health services through our health center network while remaining true to our collaborative/inclusive organizational structure and philosophy.

Our Community Impact

HCLA IPA guides and supports our network of health centers to deliver quality, accessible health care by coordinating care and enabling access to specialized resources that improve health and well-being. We encourage improved health status in the communities we serve and are dedicated to expanding care for our most vulnerable populations.

HCLA IPA serves more Medi-Cal recipients than any other IPA in the entire state while also providing care under Medicare, Covered California, and commercial health plans.

Our focus helps reduce health disparities for the high-risk, special needs community, which is traditionally underserved.

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Led by Health Centers

Health Care LA, IPA is a health-center-controlled Independent Physician Association (IPA) whose governing board is comprised of 15 c-suite leaders from our Federally Qualified Health Centers. This ensures that our leadership represents the varied and wonderful diversity of the communities we serve and promotes greater equity in quality care access. This structure also informs a culture of inclusivity that encourages and strengthens cooperation within our provider network.

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Board members are included in determining the composition of our network.

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Our health centers share best practices and use data-driven quality improvement methods.

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We align with quality healthcare facilities that align with our dedication to providing better care and outcomes.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our board guides and supports HCLA IPA, meeting regularly to help ensure that we stay on track with our operational and strategic goals. Most importantly, they serve to ensure that we remain true to our core mission of providing efficient, compassionate, quality care to those who need it most.

Board Executive Committee

Alicia Mardini

President

East Valley Community Health Center

Eloisa Perard

CEO

QueensCare Health Centers

Craig Thompson

CEO

APLA Health & Wellness Center

Al Ballestros

Treasurer

JWCH Institute Inc.

Board Members

Genevieve Filmardirossian

South Central Family Health Center

Jim Mangia

St. John’s Well Child and Family Center

Monica McCarthy

Eisner Health

Muriel Nouwezem

Saban Community Clinic

Erin Pak

KHEIR Community Clinic

Mitesh Popat

Venice Family Clinic

Kazue Shibata

Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc.

Adel Syed

UMMA Community Clinic

Cesar Vazquez

The Children’s Clinic

Paula Wilson

Valley Community Healthcare

Kim Wyard

Northeast Valley Health Corp.

Anita Zamora

Valley Community Healthcare