Health Care for the Homeless
Health Care for the Homeless is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Maryland and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Baltimore and Rosedale. In 2025 it served 11,456 patients, down 1.6% from 11,644 in 2024. 48.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.8% across Maryland health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,456Patients served, 2025
48.0%of patients uninsured
38.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,791Total accrued cost per patient
$545Cost per visit
Health Care for the Homeless compared with Maryland and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Health Care for the Homeless | Maryland health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 8.7% | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.4% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.4% | 85.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 48.0% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.5% | 46.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 1.9% | 23.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,791 | $1,861 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $545 | $500 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 55.7% | 59.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.9% | 43.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.6% | 61.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.4% | 67.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.6% | 29.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 69.9% | 83.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 72.1% | 69.5% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 30.0% | 38.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 72.0% | 85.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.4% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,457 |
| Dental | 1,480 |
| Mental health | 1,902 |
| Total clinic visits | 58,655 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,456 | $2,791 | 48.0% | 38.5% |
| 2024 | 11,644 | $2,821 | 45.5% | 41.4% |
| 2023 | 11,027 | $3,064 | 43.0% | 45.8% |
| 2022 | 11,862 | $2,661 | 56.0% | 33.5% |
| 2021 | 11,165 | $2,628 | 46.5% | 41.7% |
| 2020 | 8,694 | – | 38.5% | 47.3% |
| 2019 | 9,376 | $3,151 | 33.0% | 52.3% |
| 2018 | 9,159 | – | 28.6% | 56.5% |
| 2017 | 9,535 | – | 22.6% | 63.3% |
| 2016 | 9,423 | – | 21.1% | 65.5% |
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