Detroit Health Care for the Homeless
Detroit Health Care for the Homeless is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Michigan and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Detroit and Warren. In 2025 it served 6,403 patients, down 22.8% from 8,299 in 2024. 1.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,403Patients served, 2025
1.4%of patients uninsured
51.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,657Total accrued cost per patient
Detroit Health Care for the Homeless compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Detroit Health Care for the Homeless | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 5.2% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 18.7% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 1.4% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 51.4% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 23.0% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.2% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,657 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.6% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.2% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 57.6% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.7% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.9% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 47.0% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 64.1% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 79.2% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,084 |
| Dental | 2,775 |
| Mental health | 97 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,403 | $1,657 | 1.4% | 51.4% |
| 2024 | 8,299 | $1,447 | – | 58.8% |
| 2023 | 9,986 | $1,468 | – | 36.6% |
| 2022 | 10,500 | $1,293 | – | 42.7% |
| 2021 | 12,271 | $876 | 5.0% | 52.7% |
| 2020 | 14,427 | – | 5.8% | 61.4% |
| 2019 | 22,218 | – | 8.1% | 74.0% |
| 2018 | 23,077 | – | 4.4% | 78.0% |
| 2017 | 25,389 | – | 7.0% | 76.8% |
| 2016 | 25,549 | – | 6.8% | 76.4% |
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