1st Choice Healthcare, Inc.
1st Choice Healthcare, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arkansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Corning, Highland, Paragould, Pocahontas, and Salem. In 2025 it served 19,577 patients, up 2.7% from 19,068 in 2024. 15.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.3% across Arkansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,577Patients served, 2025
15.0%of patients uninsured
36.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,506Total accrued cost per patient
$396Cost per visit
1st Choice Healthcare, Inc. compared with Arkansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | 1st Choice Healthcare, Inc. | Arkansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 33.1% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.2% | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 81.3% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.0% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.5% | 31.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.6% | 17.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 29.9% | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,506 | $1,780 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $396 | $493 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 29.3% | 41.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.3% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.0% | 48.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 81.2% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.8% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 63.1% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 79.9% | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.3% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 19,549 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 704 |
| Total clinic visits | 74,415 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,577 | $1,506 | 15.0% | 36.5% |
| 2024 | 19,068 | $1,427 | 14.8% | 36.7% |
| 2023 | 18,506 | $1,344 | 13.5% | 38.7% |
| 2022 | 19,073 | $1,190 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| 2021 | 18,979 | $1,124 | 14.5% | 38.4% |
| 2020 | 18,224 | – | 14.2% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 19,260 | – | 14.4% | 38.1% |
| 2018 | 18,329 | – | 13.3% | 40.5% |
| 2017 | 17,442 | – | 13.9% | 40.6% |
| 2016 | 16,085 | – | 13.3% | 41.0% |
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