The los Angeles Free Clinic
The los Angeles Free Clinic 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 Los Angeles. In 2025 it served 23,057 patients, up 0.5% from 22,947 in 2024. 9.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,057Patients served, 2025
9.7%of patients uninsured
75.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,638Total accrued cost per patient
The los Angeles Free Clinic compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | The los Angeles Free Clinic | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 13.8% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.9% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 9.7% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 75.4% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 8.5% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,638 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.2% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.2% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.7% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.3% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.3% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.1% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.9% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.3% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.2% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 20,380 |
| Dental | 6,081 |
| Mental health | 2,215 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,057 | $2,638 | 9.7% | 75.4% |
| 2024 | 22,947 | $2,446 | 11.2% | 76.9% |
| 2023 | 21,191 | $2,217 | 23.4% | 63.9% |
| 2022 | 19,641 | $2,031 | 24.1% | 64.0% |
| 2021 | 18,093 | $1,844 | 35.1% | 53.3% |
| 2020 | 17,381 | – | 37.4% | 51.2% |
| 2019 | 18,539 | – | 35.2% | 54.8% |
| 2018 | 18,445 | – | 38.8% | 53.3% |
| 2017 | 17,495 | – | 40.0% | 54.0% |
| 2016 | 16,664 | $1,203 | 32.4% | 56.2% |
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