Out-Patient Medical Center
Out-Patient Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Natchitoches, Leesville, and Tallulah. In 2025 it served 2,987 patients, up 17.2% from 2,549 in 2024.
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2,987Patients served, 2025
52.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,797Total accrued cost per patient
$509Cost per visit
Out-Patient Medical Center compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Out-Patient Medical Center | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.3% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.7% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.7% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicaid / CHIP | 52.0% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 19.9% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.7% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,797 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $509 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.3% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 27.3% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.5% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.9% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.6% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 96.1% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 48.8% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.5% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,507 |
| Dental | 531 |
| Mental health | 433 |
| Total clinic visits | 10,553 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,987 | $1,797 | – | 52.0% |
| 2024 | 2,549 | $2,548 | 16.0% | 50.1% |
| 2023 | 2,736 | $1,598 | – | 59.3% |
| 2022 | 2,991 | $1,256 | 4.5% | 63.3% |
| 2021 | 3,937 | $1,040 | – | 58.5% |
| 2020 | 4,724 | – | 11.7% | 63.5% |
| 2019 | 8,096 | – | 11.8% | 65.6% |
| 2018 | 9,339 | – | 9.8% | 70.1% |
| 2017 | 7,274 | – | 10.2% | 71.8% |
| 2016 | 6,012 | – | 19.7% | 48.2% |
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