Ohio State University, the
Ohio State University, the is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Ohio and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Columbus. In 2025 it served 19,009 patients, up 50.4% from 12,643 in 2024. 5.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.9% across Ohio health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,009Patients served, 2025
5.0%of patients uninsured
30.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$838Total accrued cost per patient
Ohio State University, the compared with Ohio and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ohio State University, the | Ohio health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 6.1% | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 51.1% | 88.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.0% | 12.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.7% | 47.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.1% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 46.2% | 25.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $838 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 71.1% | 53.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 69.6% | 47.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 74.6% | 54.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.1% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 16.7% | 23.2% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 58.6% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 37.0% | 24.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.0% | 85.9% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.1% | 78.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 17,838 |
| Dental | 424 |
| Mental health | 1,419 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,009 | $838 | 5.0% | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 12,643 | $767 | 4.5% | 28.4% |
| 2023 | 6,082 | $663 | 5.4% | 34.5% |
| 2022 | 2,833 | $1,041 | – | 39.6% |
| 2021 | 2,314 | $1,061 | – | 43.9% |
| 2020 | 2,662 | – | – | 43.9% |
| 2019 | 2,600 | – | – | 43.3% |
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