Ben Archer Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Mexico and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Las Cruces, Deming, Truth Or Consequences, Alamogordo, and Columbus. In 2025 it served 44,800 patients, up 0.3% from 44,662 in 2024. 29.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.6% across New Mexico health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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44,800Patients served, 2025
29.4%of patients uninsured
40.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,060Total accrued cost per patient
Ben Archer Health Center compared with New Mexico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ben Archer Health Center | New Mexico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.7% | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 18.6% | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.2% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 29.4% | 24.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.4% | 35.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.8% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.4% | 23.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,060 | $1,335 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 54.6% | 47.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.1% | 39.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.1% | 49.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.7% | 70.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.4% | 24.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 93.0% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 82.1% | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.9% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 67.2% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 33,787 |
| Dental | 17,726 |
| Mental health | 5,284 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44,800 | $1,060 | 29.4% | 40.4% |
| 2024 | 44,662 | $1,039 | 29.7% | 40.3% |
| 2023 | 44,100 | $1,035 | 29.1% | 39.8% |
| 2022 | 47,802 | $939 | 30.1% | 41.1% |
| 2021 | 52,154 | $929 | 33.3% | 39.6% |
| 2020 | 46,100 | – | 34.4% | 40.7% |
| 2019 | 49,670 | – | 37.5% | 40.9% |
| 2018 | 47,687 | – | 37.4% | 41.3% |
| 2017 | 45,451 | – | 38.1% | 42.2% |
| 2016 | 44,566 | – | 38.8% | 42.5% |
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