The Floating Hospital
The Floating Hospital is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New York and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bronx, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. In 2025 it served 21,296 patients, down 2.0% from 21,720 in 2024. 40.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.5% across New York health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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21,296Patients served, 2025
40.7%of patients uninsured
43.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,144Total accrued cost per patient
$475Cost per visit
The Floating Hospital compared with New York and the nation, 2025
| Measure | The Floating Hospital | New York health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 39.1% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 2.5% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.0% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 40.7% | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 43.0% | 52.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 2.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 10.1% | 22.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,144 | $1,685 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $475 | $430 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.8% | 60.3% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 46.9% | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.9% | 70.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.5% | 24.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.5% | 69.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 27.7% | 27.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 44.4% | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 63.2% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 19,495 |
| Dental | 3,983 |
| Mental health | 822 |
| Total clinic visits | 51,235 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21,296 | $1,144 | 40.7% | 43.0% |
| 2024 | 21,720 | $1,141 | 44.7% | 36.8% |
| 2023 | 20,413 | $1,013 | 43.3% | 38.2% |
| 2022 | 26,890 | $836 | 56.1% | 28.7% |
| 2021 | 29,196 | $669 | 46.2% | 40.7% |
| 2020 | 17,622 | – | 32.7% | 53.6% |
| 2019 | 18,944 | – | 30.7% | 57.5% |
| 2018 | 20,022 | – | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| 2017 | 20,090 | – | 35.4% | 53.8% |
| 2016 | 15,614 | – | 19.7% | 71.6% |
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