Maricopa County Special Health Care District
Maricopa County Special Health Care District is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arizona and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Phoenix, Avondale, Chandler, Guadalupe, and Mesa. In 2025 it served 94,180 patients, up 5.0% from 89,692 in 2024. 33.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.1% across Arizona health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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94,180Patients served, 2025
33.2%of patients uninsured
37.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,419Total accrued cost per patient
Maricopa County Special Health Care District compared with Arizona and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Maricopa County Special Health Care District | Arizona health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.4% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.9% | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 88.3% | 88.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 33.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.8% | 41.7% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.5% | 28.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,419 | $1,782 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.3% | 52.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.7% | 43.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 62.9% | 58.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 59.3% | 68.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.4% | 26.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 82.6% | 78.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 53.3% | 74.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 37.4% | 29.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.4% | 82.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.9% | 77.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 89,970 |
| Dental | 9,818 |
| Mental health | 5,739 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94,180 | $1,419 | 33.2% | 37.8% |
| 2024 | 89,692 | $1,281 | 32.4% | 40.1% |
| 2023 | 87,572 | $1,172 | 30.2% | 44.4% |
| 2022 | 87,875 | $1,035 | 28.4% | 46.8% |
| 2021 | 83,659 | $965 | 27.7% | 48.9% |
| 2020 | 78,554 | – | 26.4% | 49.5% |
| 2019 | 87,378 | – | 25.0% | 51.9% |
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