Priority Health Care
Priority Health Care 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 Gretna and Marrero. In 2025 it served 1,673 patients, up 13.1% from 1,479 in 2024. 7.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,673Patients served, 2025
7.7%of patients uninsured
46.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$11,151Total accrued cost per patient
$1,181Cost per visit
Priority Health Care compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Priority Health Care | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 1.1% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.4% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.6% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.7% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 46.0% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.4% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.7% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $11,151 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $1,181 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.3% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 53.7% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 70.7% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 82.3% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.7% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.5% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.6% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 67.7% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.2% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,312 |
| Mental health | 528 |
| Total clinic visits | 15,792 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,673 | $11,151 | 7.7% | 46.0% |
| 2024 | 1,479 | $9,570 | 9.3% | 48.8% |
| 2023 | 1,677 | $8,302 | 5.5% | 61.4% |
| 2022 | 2,053 | $6,311 | 6.6% | 64.5% |
| 2021 | 1,604 | $7,238 | 11.2% | 56.5% |
| 2020 | 1,494 | – | 8.8% | 58.2% |
| 2019 | 1,346 | – | – | 47.8% |
| 2018 | 1,187 | – | – | 48.5% |
| 2017 | 1,117 | $4,246 | – | 60.3% |
| 2016 | 879 | – | – | – |
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