Philadelphia, City of
Philadelphia, City of is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Philadelphia. In 2025 it served 40,732 patients, down 11.0% from 45,746 in 2024. 37.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.2% across Pennsylvania health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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40,732Patients served, 2025
37.6%of patients uninsured
38.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,677Total accrued cost per patient
Philadelphia, City of compared with Pennsylvania and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Philadelphia, City of | Pennsylvania health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.2% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.9% | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.5% | 89.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 37.6% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.4% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.8% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 12.4% | 26.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,677 | $1,382 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 60.0% | 49.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 35.0% | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 68.7% | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.5% | 71.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.1% | 27.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 90.2% | 74.5% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 37.1% | 30.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.7% | 78.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.1% | 80.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 38,938 |
| Dental | 4,586 |
| Mental health | 2,378 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40,732 | $1,677 | 37.6% | 38.4% |
| 2024 | 45,746 | $1,249 | 39.9% | 38.4% |
| 2023 | 31,654 | $1,352 | 38.0% | 42.4% |
| 2022 | 30,555 | $1,151 | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| 2021 | 23,791 | $951 | 45.0% | 35.4% |
| 2020 | 23,957 | – | 48.0% | 32.9% |
| 2019 | 29,173 | – | 53.1% | 29.7% |
| 2018 | 16,112 | – | 51.6% | 29.8% |
| 2017 | 13,762 | – | 46.6% | 33.8% |
| 2016 | 14,188 | – | 41.9% | 43.7% |
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