Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Massachusetts and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and West Boylston. In 2025 it served 32,247 patients, down 7.4% from 34,813 in 2024. 28.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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32,247Patients served, 2025
28.5%of patients uninsured
40.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,955Total accrued cost per patient
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.0% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 88.1% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 28.5% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.5% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 15.3% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,955 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.5% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.6% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.4% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.0% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.0% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.1% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 81.0% | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 41.3% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.3% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.6% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 24,557 |
| Dental | 11,287 |
| Mental health | 2,296 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32,247 | $1,955 | 28.5% | 40.5% |
| 2024 | 34,813 | $1,775 | 29.7% | 39.8% |
| 2023 | 33,669 | $1,595 | 29.0% | 41.8% |
| 2022 | 31,356 | $1,471 | 28.1% | 42.0% |
| 2021 | 29,043 | $1,388 | 29.0% | 41.4% |
| 2020 | 26,019 | – | 30.3% | 39.3% |
| 2019 | 28,733 | – | 30.6% | 39.1% |
| 2018 | 28,414 | – | 31.5% | 42.1% |
| 2017 | 26,195 | – | 32.8% | 45.6% |
| 2016 | 26,382 | – | 31.4% | 47.1% |
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