University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Denver and Englewood. In 2025 it served 4,450 patients, down 8.6% from 4,870 in 2024. 29.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,450Patients served, 2025
29.8%of patients uninsured
46.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,769Total accrued cost per patient
$416Cost per visit
University of Colorado Denver compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | University of Colorado Denver | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 32.9% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.3% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.2% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 29.8% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 46.7% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.6% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.3% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,769 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $416 | $420 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.2% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 38.0% | 40.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.8% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 81.4% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.7% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 60.3% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 69.6% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 81.1% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.7% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,090 |
| Dental | 833 |
| Mental health | 1,931 |
| Total clinic visits | 18,918 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,450 | $1,769 | 29.8% | 46.7% |
| 2024 | 4,870 | $1,885 | 37.1% | 42.9% |
| 2023 | 4,551 | $1,342 | 33.6% | 48.5% |
| 2022 | 4,175 | $1,956 | 35.9% | 48.1% |
| 2021 | 3,640 | $1,351 | 40.0% | 45.3% |
| 2020 | 3,283 | – | 37.8% | 42.0% |
| 2019 | 3,504 | – | 34.4% | 51.9% |
| 2018 | 3,189 | – | 34.7% | 52.6% |
| 2017 | 3,181 | – | 35.7% | 54.6% |
| 2016 | 3,342 | – | 40.9% | 49.8% |
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