First Choice Community Healthcare, Inc.
First Choice Community Healthcare, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Mexico and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Albuquerque, Edgewood, and Los Lunas. In 2025 it served 40,817 patients, down 1.7% from 41,522 in 2024. 20.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.6% across New Mexico health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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40,817Patients served, 2025
20.7%of patients uninsured
37.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$808Total accrued cost per patient
First Choice Community Healthcare, Inc. compared with New Mexico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | First Choice Community Healthcare, Inc. | New Mexico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 18.5% | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.3% | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 79.1% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.7% | 24.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.3% | 35.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.2% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 23.9% | 23.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $808 | $1,335 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 48.0% | 47.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 41.9% | 39.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 52.0% | 49.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.0% | 70.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.2% | 24.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.2% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 56.8% | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 35.2% | 22.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.2% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.2% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 27,160 |
| Dental | 14,328 |
| Mental health | 1,344 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40,817 | $808 | 20.7% | 37.3% |
| 2024 | 41,522 | $784 | 32.2% | 32.8% |
| 2023 | 47,857 | $865 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| 2022 | 51,760 | $864 | 21.1% | 42.2% |
| 2021 | 51,843 | $823 | 20.3% | 44.6% |
| 2020 | 50,541 | – | 21.6% | 43.7% |
| 2019 | 52,655 | – | 21.7% | 43.9% |
| 2018 | 53,253 | – | 21.4% | 47.1% |
| 2017 | 51,435 | – | 21.8% | 48.3% |
| 2016 | 50,280 | – | 22.1% | 50.1% |
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