Caring Health Center
Caring Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Massachusetts and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Springfield. In 2025 it served 21,828 patients, up 2.1% from 21,380 in 2024. 6.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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21,828Patients served, 2025
6.6%of patients uninsured
60.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,000Total accrued cost per patient
Caring Health Center compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Caring Health Center | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.6% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.2% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.0% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.6% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 60.6% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 18.3% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,000 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.9% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.6% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 67.1% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.7% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.9% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.5% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 21.6% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.1% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 90.7% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 18,254 |
| Dental | 7,340 |
| Mental health | 1,800 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21,828 | $2,000 | 6.6% | 60.6% |
| 2024 | 21,380 | $1,994 | 9.1% | 60.5% |
| 2023 | 20,501 | $1,934 | 5.5% | 68.2% |
| 2022 | 19,475 | $1,748 | 12.9% | 62.0% |
| 2021 | 18,459 | $1,629 | 13.1% | 61.2% |
| 2020 | 16,309 | – | 11.7% | 60.8% |
| 2019 | 19,576 | – | 6.2% | 66.9% |
| 2018 | 19,148 | – | 9.6% | 69.9% |
| 2017 | 19,138 | – | 8.8% | 72.0% |
| 2016 | 18,892 | – | 6.3% | 74.4% |
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