Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Jersey and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lakewood, Brick, Freehold, Toms River, and Tuckerton. In 2025 it served 35,151 patients, up 15.4% from 30,461 in 2024. 17.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.4% across New Jersey health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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35,151Patients served, 2025
17.2%of patients uninsured
65.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$735Total accrued cost per patient
$367Cost per visit
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. compared with New Jersey and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. | New Jersey health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 44.6% | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 5.6% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.0% | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.2% | 26.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 65.0% | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.0% | 5.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.7% | 18.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $735 | $912 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $367 | $282 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.1% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.5% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.9% | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.7% | 64.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 39.4% | 33.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 95.2% | 74.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 74.6% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 26.3% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 83.5% | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 98.8% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 34,216 |
| Dental | 1,842 |
| Mental health | 602 |
| Total clinic visits | 70,405 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35,151 | $735 | 17.2% | 65.0% |
| 2024 | 30,461 | $808 | 21.0% | 61.7% |
| 2023 | 28,864 | $933 | 17.4% | 59.6% |
| 2022 | 29,568 | $919 | 21.8% | 60.7% |
| 2021 | 28,087 | $891 | 20.5% | 62.2% |
| 2020 | 29,466 | – | 22.6% | 61.5% |
| 2019 | 31,805 | – | 22.3% | 62.7% |
| 2018 | 31,378 | – | 21.8% | 64.4% |
| 2017 | 28,735 | – | 21.5% | 66.3% |
| 2016 | 26,555 | – | 21.5% | 64.5% |
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