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EL RIO SANTA CRUZ

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860285857 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E320 · Health Care · Very Large (>$50M) · www.elrio.org
revenue
$252.7M
expenses
$235.0M
net assets
$122.5M
employees
2,137
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

profile · synthesized from sources

El Rio Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary and specialty care to underserved populations in Southern Arizona. The organization delivers integrated medical, behavioral, and dental services with a focus on chronic disease management, patient-centered care, and community wellness. It is nationally recognized for high-quality care in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and behavioral health, and operates as a safety-net provider for low-income and uninsured individuals.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Chronic Pain Management
Interdisciplinary approach to chronic pain including functional, clinical, emotional, and lifestyle assessments; participates in national innovatives for team-based care
Community Health Advisors (CHA) Program
Supports patients with insurance enrollment (AHCCCS, ACA), sliding fee scale, and access to social services including housing, food, legal aid, and domestic violence support
HIV/AIDS Care Program
Comprehensive medical and behavioral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS; largest provider in Southern Arizona
HealthOn Tucson
Integrated health and wellness collaboration with Tucson Medical Center offering primary care, health education, and wellness coaching at downtown and university locations
Hepatitis C Clinic
Specialized clinic offering treatment, education, and support groups for patients affected by Hepatitis C
Integrated Behavioral Health
Team-based care integrating primary care and behavioral health professionals to address mental health, substance misuse, chronic disease, and life stressors; includes Behavioral Health Consultants and Specialty Behavioral Health services
RN Care Coordination
Nurse-led care coordination for patients post-hospitalization or with chronic conditions to ensure follow-up care, medication management, and education
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare and Behavioral Health Accreditation 11 activities
    • Capacity building through health center recognition and performance
      Recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader and for Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality, and received gold-level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program, demonstrating leadership in healthcare quality, technology, and organizational excellence.
    • Health Center Advocacy
      Achieved Gold status in the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, demonstrating a sustained commitment to health center advocacy.
    • Health advocacy leadership
      Maintains sustained advocacy engagement through the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, achieving Gold status for commitment to health center advocacy.
    • Health center advocacy leadership
      Achieved Gold status in the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, reflecting sustained engagement in health policy and systems advocacy.
    • Health center advocacy leadership
      Achieved Gold status in the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, reflecting sustained organizational commitment to health center advocacy at the national level.
    • Health center quality and performance recognition
      Recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader and for Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality, demonstrating leadership in healthcare quality metrics and use of technology to improve outcomes.
    • Health center quality and performance recognition
      Recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader and for Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality, demonstrating leadership in clinical performance, data management, and health IT utilization.
    • Healthcare quality and technology leadership
      Recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader and for Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality, demonstrating excellence in clinical performance, data management, population health, and patient engagement.
    • Organizational excellence and advocacy recognition
      Awarded Gold status by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program and the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence, reflecting systemic achievements in staff well-being and policy advocacy.
    • Organizational excellence and peer recognition
      Achieved gold-level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program and ranked above peers in areas including data management, population health, and patient engagement across nearly 48,000 U.S. healthcare facilities.
    • Professional and advocacy recognition
      Awarded Gold status by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program and the National Association of Community Health Centers Advocacy Center of Excellence, reflecting excellence in workforce well-being and sustained advocacy engagement.
  • Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care 9 activities
    • Community health and wellness centers
      Operates two health and wellness centers—HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University—that deliver primary care, health education, and wellness coaching to the community.
    • Community health and wellness centers
      Operates two wellness-focused health centers—HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University—that deliver primary care, health education, and wellness coaching to the community.
    • Integrated Primary Healthcare Services
      Provides integrated health services through multidisciplinary patient-centered teams, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, for adults aged 18 and older, focusing on preventive care, acute sick care, and chronic condition management.
    • Integrated multidisciplinary health services
      Provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and support services through patient-centered care teams at community health centers.
    • Integrated primary and preventive healthcare services
      Provides comprehensive medical care including preventive and wellness services, acute sick care, and chronic condition management for adults aged 18 and older through multidisciplinary patient-centered teams that include medical, dental, behavioral health, and support staff.
    • Integrated primary and specialty health services
      Provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and support services through multidisciplinary, patient-centered teams at multiple health center locations, including preventive care, acute sick visits, and chronic disease management for adults.
    • Integrated primary and specialty health services
      Provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and support services through multidisciplinary, patient-centered teams at multiple health center locations, including preventive care, acute sick visits, and chronic condition management for adults.
    • Integrated primary and specialty health services
      Provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and support services through multidisciplinary, patient-centered teams at multiple health center locations.
    • Operation of community health and wellness centers
      Operates two health and wellness centers—HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University—that provide primary care, health education, and wellness coaching to community members.
  • Community Health Access Expansion 6 activities
    • Chronic disease and care coordination
      Provides care coordination led by Registered Nurse Care Coordinators at all sites, with a focus on managing chronic diseases and supporting patients after hospitalization.
    • Community health and care coordination
      Deploys Community Health Advisors at all sites to assist patients with registration, insurance enrollment, and access to social services, alongside Registered Nurse Care Coordinators who support post-hospitalization and chronic disease management.
    • Community health navigation
      Deploys Community Health Advisors at all locations to help patients with registration, health insurance enrollment, and accessing social support services such as food, housing, and legal aid.
    • Community health navigation and care coordination
      Deploys Community Health Advisors at all locations to assist patients with registration, health insurance enrollment, and access to social support services, and employs Registered Nurse Care Coordinators to manage care for chronic diseases and post-hospitalization needs.
    • Patient Support and Care Coordination
      Deploys Community Health Advisors to assist patients with registration, insurance enrollment, and access to social support services, and provides care coordination through Registered Nurse Care Coordinators for post-hospitalization and chronic disease management.
    • Patient support and care coordination
      Deploys Community Health Advisors at all sites to assist with registration, insurance enrollment, and access to social services, alongside Registered Nurse Care Coordinators who manage post-hospitalization follow-up and chronic disease care.
  • HIV/STI Testing & Prevention Services 6 activities
    • HIV/AIDS Care
      Provides HIV/AIDS medical and behavioral health care, serving as the largest provider of such services in Southern Arizona.
    • HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C specialty care
      Operates the largest HIV/AIDS medical and behavioral health care program in Southern Arizona and runs a dedicated Hepatitis C clinic offering medical treatment, education, and support groups.
    • Hepatitis C Clinic
      Operates a Hepatitis C clinic that provides medical care, education, and support groups for patients affected by Hepatitis C.
    • Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS specialty care
      Operates a dedicated Hepatitis C clinic offering medical care, education, and support groups, and serves as the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical and behavioral health care in Southern Arizona.
    • Specialty care for Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS
      Operates a Hepatitis C clinic offering medical care, education, and support groups, and serves as the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical and behavioral health care in Southern Arizona.
    • Specialty infectious disease care
      Operates a Hepatitis C clinic offering medical treatment, education, and support groups, and serves as the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical and behavioral health care in Southern Arizona.
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 5 activities
    • Behavioral Health Services
      Offers behavioral health services through provider referrals or patient-initiated requests, with intake scheduling and initial assessments conducted by a care management team and trained Behavioral Health Case Managers.
    • Behavioral health services
      Offers behavioral health care through provider referrals or patient self-referral, with initial intakes conducted by Behavioral Health Case Managers in 60–90 minute sessions to assess needs and coordinate ongoing care.
    • Behavioral health services
      Offers behavioral health care through provider referrals or patient self-referral, with initial intakes conducted by Behavioral Health Case Managers in 60–90 minute sessions to assess history and care needs.
    • Behavioral health services
      Offers behavioral health care through provider referrals or patient self-referral, including 60–90 minute intake assessments conducted by Behavioral Health Case Managers to evaluate patient history and care needs.
    • Behavioral health services and intake
      Offers behavioral health services accessible via provider referral or patient request, with initial intake visits conducted by a Behavioral Health Case Manager lasting 60–90 minutes to assess patient history and care needs; supported by care management teams for scheduling and coordination.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$252.74M
Contributions & grants$30.60M12%
Program service revenue$206.52M82%
Investment income$1.09M0%
Other revenue$14.54M
expenses
Total expenses$235.02M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$146.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$197.57M
Cash$24.37M
Investments$24.57M
Liabilities$75.07M
Net assets$122.50M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY JOHNSON INTERIM CEO 40 $578K
ZIAD HEMZAWI PEDIATRICIAN 40 $475K
ANDREW ARTHUR PEDIATRICS M 40 $470K
LISA SOLTANI INTERNAL MED 40 $458K
DOUGLAS SPEGMAN CCO 40 $439K
JOY MOCKBEE FAMILY PRACT 40 $393K
FELIPE PEREZ PROFESSIONS 40 $374K
GREGORY RAGLOW CMIO 40 $362K
RAJIV MODAK CQO 40 $358K
JOSHUA CARZOLI COO 40 $329K
board members · 15
  • ALEC BERENS — VICE PRESIDE
  • BRIAN FLAGG — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDIA ALBELAIS — DIRECTOR
  • CLINT KUNTZ — CEO
  • DINA ROJAS-SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
  • ENRIQUE SERNA — PRESIDENT
  • FRANCISCO MUNOZ — VICE PRESIDE
  • FRANK VALENZUELA — DIRECTOR
  • HAL STRICH — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN S BEATTY — DIRECTOR
  • KIRK SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR
  • MARY SPOERL — SECRETARY
  • MARY WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
  • MELVIN PETE REISINGER — VICE TREASUR
  • MICAH MORTENSEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • American Medical Association Partner — Recognized by the AMA through its Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program with gold status.
  • Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader and for Advancing HIT for Quality.
  • National Association of Community Health Centers Network — Participant in the NACHC Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, achieving Gold status.
  • National Collaboratives Coalition — Participant in national collaboratives focused on innovative, team-based pain management practices.
  • The Joint Commission Government — Accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting adherence to national healthcare performance standards.
  • Tucson Medical Center Partner — Co-founded HealthOn Tucson, a collaborative health and wellness initiative with El Rio Health.