Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Location
- Lubbock, TX 79430
- Grant number
- H80CS12853
- Project director
- Linda McMurry
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 121 experiencing homelessness
- 99 veterans
4 delivery sites.
Clinical quality measures · 2024
Self-reported to HRSA on the Uniform Data System (UDS) — covers all the center's patients, every payer. "National median" and percentile are vs all health centers reporting the measure (denominator ≥ 30). How UDS differs from other programs →
Cancer screening
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer screening | 42.9% | 51.3% | Below median · 33th |
| Breast cancer screening | 41.3% | 52.3% | Below median · 26th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.5% | 40.5% | Below median · 30th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 64.4% | 66.2% | Below median · 42th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 32.7% | 27.2% | Bottom quartile · 23th |
| Statin therapy | 73.7% | 78.1% | Below median · 28th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 80.9% | 75.7% | Above median · 69th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 91.9% | 75.3% | Top quartile · 89th |
| Depression remission | 57.1% | 12.7% | Top 10% · 96th pctile |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 97.4% | 68.5% | Top 10% · 98th pctile |
| Child BMI counseling | 88.1% | 73.5% | Top quartile · 79th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 92.3% | 85.7% | Top quartile · 75th |
| HIV screening | 39.8% | 47.0% | Below median · 41th |
HRSA quality recognition
Health Center Quality awards, 2021–2025. Quality Leader = top 10/20/30% nationally on clinical quality; National Quality Leader = best-in-class on a clinical domain.
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