Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 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 New Bedford. In 2025 it served 25,680 patients, up 7.7% from 23,841 in 2024. 22.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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25,680Patients served, 2025
22.1%of patients uninsured
43.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,590Total accrued cost per patient
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Greater New Bedford Community Health Center | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.9% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.5% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.1% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 43.9% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 19.6% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,590 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 67.5% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 28.0% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.1% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 80.0% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.2% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 84.7% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 82.5% | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 47.3% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.3% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.0% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 25,680 |
| Dental | 4,159 |
| Mental health | 930 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25,680 | $1,590 | 22.1% | 43.9% |
| 2024 | 23,841 | $1,718 | 10.3% | 53.8% |
| 2023 | 21,294 | $1,588 | – | 65.5% |
| 2022 | 21,901 | $1,330 | 3.9% | 65.6% |
| 2021 | 23,745 | $1,212 | 5.5% | 59.0% |
| 2020 | 24,226 | – | 9.7% | 53.4% |
| 2019 | 23,958 | – | 6.8% | 61.2% |
| 2018 | 23,144 | – | 9.7% | 55.2% |
| 2017 | 25,289 | – | 19.4% | 57.3% |
| 2016 | 23,551 | $1,154 | 20.6% | 54.1% |
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