City of Newark
City of Newark is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Jersey and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Newark. In 2025 it served 11,288 patients, down 6.4% from 12,061 in 2024. 50.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.4% across New Jersey health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,288Patients served, 2025
50.7%of patients uninsured
34.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,560Total accrued cost per patient
$458Cost per visit
City of Newark compared with New Jersey and the nation, 2025
| Measure | City of Newark | New Jersey health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 34.2% | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.7% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.1% | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 50.7% | 26.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 34.9% | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.3% | 5.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.2% | 18.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,560 | $912 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $458 | $282 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 32.9% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 35.6% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 38.4% | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.1% | 64.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 41.5% | 33.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.4% | 74.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 76.7% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.9% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 70.1% | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.8% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,218 |
| Dental | 2,288 |
| Mental health | 524 |
| Total clinic visits | 38,431 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,288 | $1,560 | 50.7% | 34.9% |
| 2024 | 12,061 | $1,360 | 38.8% | 46.0% |
| 2023 | 11,317 | $1,317 | 39.1% | 45.8% |
| 2022 | 8,779 | $1,277 | 53.0% | 31.3% |
| 2021 | 8,185 | $1,252 | 51.7% | 34.0% |
| 2020 | 8,218 | – | 52.7% | 34.5% |
| 2019 | 11,033 | – | 52.9% | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 11,601 | – | 57.4% | 33.0% |
| 2017 | 9,574 | – | 53.0% | 36.8% |
| 2016 | 10,460 | – | 51.2% | 38.9% |
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