Harbor Health Services
Harbor Health Services 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 Dorchester, Brockton, Dorchester Center, Hyannis, and Mattapan. In 2025 it served 29,802 patients, up 0.4% from 29,697 in 2024. 20.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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29,802Patients served, 2025
20.9%of patients uninsured
30.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$4,041Total accrued cost per patient
Harbor Health Services compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Harbor Health Services | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 12.1% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.6% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 84.2% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.9% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.4% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.8% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $4,041 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.8% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.7% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 65.9% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.2% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 15.2% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.1% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 51.6% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.3% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.1% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 22,487 |
| Dental | 11,377 |
| Mental health | 2,531 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29,802 | $4,041 | 20.9% | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 29,697 | $4,055 | 18.9% | 33.5% |
| 2023 | 29,958 | $3,676 | 19.0% | 38.2% |
| 2022 | 29,114 | $3,326 | 17.4% | 40.0% |
| 2021 | 29,385 | $2,958 | 18.3% | 39.0% |
| 2020 | 28,809 | – | 9.2% | 50.6% |
| 2019 | 34,763 | – | 11.3% | 50.3% |
| 2018 | 32,336 | – | 11.7% | 51.4% |
| 2017 | 30,439 | – | 13.9% | 50.9% |
| 2016 | 29,179 | – | 14.6% | 46.3% |
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