Optimus Health Care, Inc.
Optimus Health Care, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Connecticut and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bridgeport, Stamford, Stratford, and Shelton. In 2025 it served 38,667 patients, down 7.6% from 41,857 in 2024. 15.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.2% across Connecticut health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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38,667Patients served, 2025
15.7%of patients uninsured
59.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,367Total accrued cost per patient
$335Cost per visit
Optimus Health Care, Inc. compared with Connecticut and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Optimus Health Care, Inc. | Connecticut health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 39.5% | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.7% | 89.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.7% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 59.6% | 57.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.7% | 10.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.0% | 17.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,367 | $1,637 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $335 | $356 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 67.8% | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 59.0% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 71.3% | 62.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.8% | 70.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.5% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 57.7% | 76.5% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 80.4% | 80.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 45.1% | 55.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 81.8% | 85.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.2% | 80.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 34,000 |
| Dental | 6,701 |
| Mental health | 3,065 |
| Total clinic visits | 157,904 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38,667 | $1,367 | 15.7% | 59.6% |
| 2024 | 41,857 | $1,347 | 16.7% | 59.7% |
| 2023 | 43,074 | $1,269 | 16.9% | 59.3% |
| 2022 | 42,818 | $1,404 | 27.9% | 52.8% |
| 2021 | 44,910 | $1,238 | 23.0% | 56.7% |
| 2020 | 44,789 | – | 24.1% | 54.7% |
| 2019 | 48,090 | – | 24.1% | 54.1% |
| 2018 | 50,275 | – | 26.0% | 54.8% |
| 2017 | 49,527 | – | 25.6% | 54.1% |
| 2016 | 49,521 | – | 22.1% | 56.7% |
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