Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Marrero and Metairie. In 2025 it served 4,832 patients, down 1.5% from 4,908 in 2024. 56.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,832Patients served, 2025
56.6%of patients uninsured
26.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$3,029Total accrued cost per patient
$679Cost per visit
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 10.1% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.8% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.2% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 56.6% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 26.0% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.4% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 5.1% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $3,029 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $679 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.5% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 44.2% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.4% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 77.0% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.1% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,176 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 4,385 |
| Total clinic visits | 21,556 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,832 | $3,029 | 56.6% | 26.0% |
| 2024 | 4,908 | $2,957 | 47.2% | 31.1% |
| 2023 | 5,039 | $2,532 | 18.9% | 51.6% |
| 2022 | 5,850 | $2,069 | 9.4% | 67.4% |
| 2021 | 7,257 | $1,745 | 9.1% | 63.3% |
| 2020 | 6,556 | – | 3.2% | 60.8% |
| 2019 | 6,847 | – | 13.3% | 59.2% |
| 2018 | 6,319 | $1,589 | 11.2% | 61.5% |
| 2017 | 6,639 | – | 11.9% | 61.1% |
| 2016 | 7,392 | – | 21.0% | 54.3% |
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