Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
Family Health Center of Worcester, 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. In 2025 it served 30,496 patients, up 12.0% from 27,220 in 2024. 21.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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30,496Patients served, 2025
21.7%of patients uninsured
49.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,673Total accrued cost per patient
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.8% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.1% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.4% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.7% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 49.2% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.3% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,673 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 72.2% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.0% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.2% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.7% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.0% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 49.6% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 79.4% | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 31.1% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 81.7% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.9% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 28,792 |
| Dental | 4,434 |
| Mental health | 2,515 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30,496 | $2,673 | 21.7% | 49.2% |
| 2024 | 27,220 | $2,666 | 13.2% | 61.3% |
| 2023 | 24,894 | $2,401 | 5.1% | 73.3% |
| 2022 | 27,563 | $2,139 | 8.7% | 67.8% |
| 2021 | 25,602 | $2,326 | 7.1% | 65.5% |
| 2020 | 24,666 | – | 12.0% | 60.3% |
| 2019 | 29,001 | – | 12.4% | 60.2% |
| 2018 | 26,728 | – | 7.1% | 69.8% |
| 2017 | 26,635 | – | 7.1% | 70.7% |
| 2016 | 27,243 | – | 9.4% | 68.2% |
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