Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System
Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in California and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include San Jose, Sunnyvale, Gilroy, Milpitas, and Morgan Hill. In 2025 it served 14,294 patients, up 32.3% from 10,806 in 2024.
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14,294Patients served, 2025
75.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$5,584Total accrued cost per patient
$964Cost per visit
Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 7.9% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 83.2% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicaid / CHIP | 75.5% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 5.8% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $5,584 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $964 | $475 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 65.9% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.8% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.8% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.8% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.3% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 53.2% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 70.7% | 77.2% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.4% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.2% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 79.6% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,750 |
| Dental | 2,613 |
| Mental health | 2,080 |
| Total clinic visits | 82,792 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,294 | $5,584 | – | 75.5% |
| 2024 | 10,806 | $4,497 | 3.4% | 76.4% |
| 2023 | 7,525 | $3,066 | 10.8% | 75.2% |
| 2022 | 6,151 | $3,530 | 8.3% | 77.2% |
| 2021 | 6,063 | $4,031 | 14.9% | 71.3% |
| 2020 | 6,398 | – | 11.9% | 71.7% |
| 2019 | 7,220 | – | 10.1% | 74.9% |
| 2018 | 6,809 | – | 10.3% | 75.3% |
| 2017 | 7,237 | $5,478 | 9.9% | 75.3% |
| 2016 | 6,972 | $3,124 | 16.1% | 70.8% |
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