Community Health Initiatives Inc.
Community Health Initiatives Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New York and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Brooklyn. In 2025 it served 8,492 patients, up 105.7% from 4,128 in 2024. 1.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.5% across New York health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,492Patients served, 2025
1.6%of patients uninsured
70.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,004Total accrued cost per patient
$358Cost per visit
Community Health Initiatives Inc. compared with New York and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Community Health Initiatives Inc. | New York health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.6% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.4% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.6% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 1.6% | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 70.0% | 52.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.4% | 22.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,004 | $1,685 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $358 | $430 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 43.7% | 60.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.5% | 49.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 40.2% | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.8% | 70.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.5% | 24.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 61.0% | 69.7% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.3% | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 54.0% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,354 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 362 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,781 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,492 | $1,004 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| 2024 | 4,128 | $1,727 | – | 56.3% |
| 2023 | 3,926 | $1,710 | – | 62.8% |
| 2022 | 3,914 | $1,545 | – | 65.8% |
| 2021 | 3,880 | $1,385 | – | 63.1% |
| 2020 | 3,541 | $1,309 | 5.3% | 60.9% |
| 2019 | 3,490 | – | 3.7% | 61.1% |
| 2018 | 2,974 | – | 12.3% | 60.4% |
| 2017 | 2,433 | – | – | 58.7% |
| 2016 | 1,568 | – | – | 55.1% |
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