Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc.
Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oklahoma and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include McAlester and Hartshorne. In 2025 it served 10,951 patients, up 0.1% from 10,944 in 2024. 8.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.0% across Oklahoma health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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10,951Patients served, 2025
8.2%of patients uninsured
36.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,683Total accrued cost per patient
$479Cost per visit
Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc. compared with Oklahoma and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc. | Oklahoma health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.8% | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.5% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 75.5% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 8.2% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.9% | 38.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.8% | 14.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.2% | 30.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,683 | $1,404 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $479 | $391 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 38.3% | 47.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 38.1% | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.6% | 50.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.5% | 66.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 12.5% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 66.9% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 88.7% | 80.2% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 98.5% | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.5% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,037 |
| Dental | 1,590 |
| Mental health | 179 |
| Total clinic visits | 38,466 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,951 | $1,683 | 8.2% | 36.9% |
| 2024 | 10,944 | $1,569 | 9.7% | 35.7% |
| 2023 | 9,930 | $1,331 | 6.7% | 39.9% |
| 2022 | 10,075 | $888 | 8.3% | 39.5% |
| 2021 | 9,239 | $825 | 11.4% | 33.2% |
| 2020 | 6,344 | – | 17.5% | 23.8% |
| 2019 | 5,320 | – | 29.0% | 24.0% |
| 2018 | 3,997 | – | 35.8% | 30.0% |
| 2017 | 3,246 | – | 37.4% | 29.9% |
| 2016 | 2,532 | – | 34.2% | 29.7% |
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