Hennepin County, Department of Primary Care
Hennepin County, Department of Primary Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Minnesota and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Minneapolis. In 2025 it served 25,132 patients, up 2.1% from 24,622 in 2024. 36.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.3% across Minnesota health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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25,132Patients served, 2025
36.4%of patients uninsured
42.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,070Total accrued cost per patient
$652Cost per visit
Hennepin County, Department of Primary Care compared with Minnesota and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Hennepin County, Department of Primary Care | Minnesota health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.9% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.8% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.4% | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 36.4% | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 42.2% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 8.0% | 14.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,070 | $1,755 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $652 | $542 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 54.8% | 54.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.1% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 67.2% | 48.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.9% | 64.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.6% | 29.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.5% | 63.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 31.4% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.5% | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 68.7% | 75.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 17,646 |
| Dental | 8,796 |
| Mental health | 3,061 |
| Total clinic visits | 79,737 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25,132 | $2,070 | 36.4% | 42.2% |
| 2024 | 24,622 | $2,034 | 41.7% | 41.0% |
| 2023 | 22,692 | $2,074 | 32.4% | 48.1% |
| 2022 | 21,084 | $2,044 | 28.7% | 51.5% |
| 2021 | 21,227 | $1,790 | 27.8% | 51.9% |
| 2020 | 21,213 | $1,708 | 31.2% | 48.4% |
| 2019 | 28,376 | – | 32.5% | 47.0% |
| 2018 | 28,388 | – | 30.4% | 46.8% |
| 2017 | 28,681 | – | 40.7% | 43.0% |
| 2016 | 25,574 | – | 32.7% | 50.8% |
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