Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lubbock and Abilene. In 2025 it served 9,239 patients, up 9.4% from 8,444 in 2024. 29.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,239Patients served, 2025
29.5%of patients uninsured
23.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$850Total accrued cost per patient
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 14.4% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.0% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 67.5% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 29.5% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.3% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.2% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $850 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.1% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.1% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.5% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.4% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.0% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.0% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 52.3% | 64.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 20.8% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.5% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.2% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,696 |
| Mental health | 454 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,239 | $850 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 8,444 | $886 | 31.4% | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 8,821 | $882 | 32.2% | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 9,825 | $808 | 34.4% | 25.2% |
| 2021 | 10,105 | $743 | 40.1% | 23.6% |
| 2020 | 10,061 | – | 41.2% | 23.1% |
| 2019 | 11,020 | – | 41.5% | 24.6% |
| 2018 | 9,818 | – | 42.0% | 24.6% |
| 2017 | 9,976 | – | 41.4% | 26.2% |
| 2016 | 9,004 | – | 39.2% | 27.9% |
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