East Texas Border Health Clinic
East Texas Border Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Texarkana, Marshall, and Atlanta. In 2025 it served 41,868 patients, up 4.0% from 40,271 in 2024. 10.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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41,868Patients served, 2025
10.3%of patients uninsured
39.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$953Total accrued cost per patient
$258Cost per visit
East Texas Border Health Clinic compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | East Texas Border Health Clinic | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 41.2% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.2% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.7% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 10.3% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.7% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.3% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $953 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $258 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 38.1% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 24.6% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 36.9% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 53.7% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.7% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 66.2% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 66.3% | 64.7% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.1% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.5% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 39,920 |
| Dental | 1,016 |
| Mental health | 3,949 |
| Total clinic visits | 154,739 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41,868 | $953 | 10.3% | 39.7% |
| 2024 | 40,271 | $868 | 11.5% | 40.0% |
| 2023 | 40,631 | $816 | 10.8% | 44.3% |
| 2022 | 41,503 | $791 | 14.0% | 44.7% |
| 2021 | 41,487 | $785 | 16.1% | 42.9% |
| 2020 | 39,482 | – | 16.2% | 41.6% |
| 2019 | 42,770 | – | 15.9% | 41.9% |
| 2018 | 41,287 | – | 14.6% | 40.4% |
| 2017 | 36,506 | – | 11.7% | 41.2% |
| 2016 | 25,473 | – | 13.9% | 34.7% |
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