Hamakua Health Center
Hamakua Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Hawaii and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Honokaa, Kapaau, Kamuela, and Laupahoehoe. In 2025 it served 7,977 patients, up 0.3% from 7,955 in 2024. 5.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.5% across Hawaii health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,977Patients served, 2025
5.3%of patients uninsured
31.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,847Total accrued cost per patient
$634Cost per visit
Hamakua Health Center compared with Hawaii and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Hamakua Health Center | Hawaii health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.1% | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 31.8% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 63.7% | 85.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.3% | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 31.6% | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 26.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.2% | 21.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,847 | $2,218 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $634 | $552 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 54.1% | 52.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 48.2% | 38.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 57.0% | 51.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 59.5% | 63.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.8% | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 82.7% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 36.6% | 31.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.8% | 85.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 66.1% | 76.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,067 |
| Dental | 1,345 |
| Mental health | 472 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,230 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,977 | $1,847 | 5.3% | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 7,955 | $1,521 | 5.6% | 32.4% |
| 2023 | 8,051 | $1,315 | 4.4% | 33.1% |
| 2022 | 7,904 | $1,378 | 5.1% | 31.8% |
| 2021 | 8,527 | $1,177 | 2.9% | 31.5% |
| 2020 | 5,447 | $1,297 | 4.9% | 34.9% |
| 2019 | 5,604 | – | 6.9% | 33.9% |
| 2018 | 5,428 | – | 7.3% | 33.9% |
| 2017 | 5,039 | – | 5.4% | 35.4% |
| 2016 | 5,330 | – | 6.2% | 34.9% |
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