Ellis County Coalition for Health Options
Ellis County Coalition for Health Options 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 Waxahachie and Ennis. In 2025 it served 9,085 patients, up 21.1% from 7,499 in 2024. 39.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,085Patients served, 2025
39.4%of patients uninsured
32.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,154Total accrued cost per patient
Ellis County Coalition for Health Options compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ellis County Coalition for Health Options | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 29.2% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.7% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.2% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 39.4% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 32.2% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 2.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.5% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,154 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 50.6% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 53.0% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.4% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.6% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.3% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.8% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.0% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,450 |
| Dental | 2,399 |
| Mental health | 1,349 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,085 | $1,154 | 39.4% | 32.2% |
| 2024 | 7,499 | $1,525 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| 2023 | 7,794 | $1,290 | 37.2% | 41.6% |
| 2022 | 7,990 | $940 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| 2021 | 7,925 | $917 | 56.4% | 27.8% |
| 2020 | 7,496 | – | 48.2% | 32.2% |
| 2019 | 8,747 | – | 53.7% | 28.6% |
| 2018 | 8,371 | – | 56.4% | 28.4% |
| 2017 | 7,897 | – | 57.6% | 29.2% |
| 2016 | 6,764 | – | 61.6% | 28.5% |
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