Access Health Louisiana
Access Health Louisiana is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Kenner, New Orleans, Marrero, Plaquemine, and Luling. In 2025 it served 53,271 patients, down 2.7% from 54,764 in 2024. 19.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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53,271Patients served, 2025
19.2%of patients uninsured
48.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,141Total accrued cost per patient
$412Cost per visit
Access Health Louisiana compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Access Health Louisiana | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 40.5% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.6% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.3% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 19.2% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.4% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 23.5% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,141 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $412 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 38.1% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.4% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.6% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 71.4% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.7% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.9% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 84.7% | 73.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.1% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.1% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 41,931 |
| Dental | 1,766 |
| Mental health | 19,163 |
| Total clinic visits | 147,456 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53,271 | $1,141 | 19.2% | 48.4% |
| 2024 | 54,764 | $1,069 | 21.1% | 50.2% |
| 2023 | 56,382 | $1,027 | 20.2% | 53.7% |
| 2022 | 49,546 | $1,015 | 21.4% | 53.7% |
| 2021 | 47,176 | $919 | 17.6% | 55.6% |
| 2020 | 45,838 | – | 17.8% | 56.6% |
| 2019 | 47,252 | – | 21.7% | 53.2% |
| 2018 | 44,305 | – | 17.5% | 56.7% |
| 2017 | 42,518 | – | 14.8% | 56.4% |
| 2016 | 41,301 | – | 14.5% | 54.3% |
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