Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation is an FQHC Look-Alike in California: it meets every Health Center Program requirement but does not receive a Section 330 grant. In 2025 it served 5,504 patients, up 10.2% from 4,996 in 2024. 22.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,504Patients served, 2025
22.1%of patients uninsured
46.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,134Total accrued cost per patient
Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 10.9% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.5% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.1% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 46.7% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,134 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 42.9% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 74.3% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,695 |
| Dental | 2,517 |
| Mental health | 0 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,504 | $1,134 | 22.1% | 46.7% |
| 2024 | 4,996 | $1,201 | 18.2% | 50.1% |
| 2023 | 4,862 | $1,176 | 24.4% | 41.7% |
| 2022 | 5,857 | $928 | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| 2021 | 7,357 | $581 | 47.5% | 24.3% |
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