Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver Health & Hospital Authority is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Denver. In 2025 it served 201,606 patients, down 0.8% from 203,271 in 2024. 15.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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201,606Patients served, 2025
15.5%of patients uninsured
51.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,535Total accrued cost per patient
Denver Health & Hospital Authority compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 35.9% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.7% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 89.4% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.5% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 51.7% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.6% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.3% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,535 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.6% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.7% | 40.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 70.9% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.9% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.7% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.0% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 77.0% | 77.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 37.7% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.7% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.1% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 190,024 |
| Dental | 44,707 |
| Mental health | 20,364 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201,606 | $1,535 | 15.5% | 51.7% |
| 2024 | 203,271 | $1,503 | 21.4% | 46.8% |
| 2023 | 199,757 | $1,227 | 19.3% | 52.9% |
| 2022 | 189,225 | $1,226 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| 2021 | 180,065 | $1,127 | 15.5% | 56.3% |
| 2020 | 171,532 | – | 16.6% | 54.6% |
| 2019 | 176,109 | – | 17.5% | 54.2% |
| 2018 | 170,171 | – | 16.0% | 56.8% |
| 2017 | 164,868 | – | 14.7% | 59.9% |
| 2016 | 152,714 | – | 14.4% | 61.8% |
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