Frontera Healthcare Network
Frontera Healthcare Network 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 Brady, Fredericksburg, Menard, Junction, and Mason. In 2025 it served 8,591 patients, up 11.3% from 7,721 in 2024. 15.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,591Patients served, 2025
15.1%of patients uninsured
14.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,312Total accrued cost per patient
$380Cost per visit
Frontera Healthcare Network compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Frontera Healthcare Network | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.4% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.2% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 87.2% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.1% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 14.4% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 22.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 47.7% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,312 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $380 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 26.0% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.1% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.1% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.2% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.7% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 95.5% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.3% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.1% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.3% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,283 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 850 |
| Total clinic visits | 29,629 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,591 | $1,312 | 15.1% | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 7,721 | $1,450 | 15.2% | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 7,611 | $1,247 | 17.1% | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 7,637 | $886 | 18.7% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | 7,727 | $948 | 25.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020 | 7,439 | – | 18.1% | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 6,932 | – | 23.7% | 8.5% |
| 2018 | 6,832 | – | 22.5% | 8.0% |
| 2017 | 7,394 | – | 27.3% | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 6,681 | – | 18.1% | 10.4% |
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