Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program
Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bay City and Wharton. In 2025 it served 14,003 patients, down 2.2% from 14,324 in 2024. 16.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,003Patients served, 2025
16.3%of patients uninsured
35.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,193Total accrued cost per patient
$419Cost per visit
Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 48.7% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.0% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.1% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.3% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 35.4% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.7% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 34.0% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,193 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $419 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 74.0% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 70.3% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 68.9% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.1% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 78.6% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 35.5% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 96.4% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.1% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,166 |
| Dental | 1,264 |
| Mental health | 1,183 |
| Total clinic visits | 39,903 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,003 | $1,193 | 16.3% | 35.4% |
| 2024 | 14,324 | $1,137 | 17.6% | 34.6% |
| 2023 | 14,610 | $1,048 | 16.0% | 40.3% |
| 2022 | 12,571 | $1,065 | 14.8% | 46.2% |
| 2021 | 12,596 | $833 | 18.8% | 42.6% |
| 2020 | 10,351 | – | 22.6% | 35.4% |
| 2019 | 9,703 | – | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| 2018 | 9,869 | – | 23.8% | 27.0% |
| 2017 | 9,601 | – | 23.2% | 31.7% |
| 2016 | 8,168 | – | 33.3% | 30.2% |
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