Bluestem Health
Bluestem Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Nebraska and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lincoln. In 2025 it served 21,396 patients, down 2.9% from 22,025 in 2024. 21.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.0% across Nebraska health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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21,396Patients served, 2025
21.1%of patients uninsured
40.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,282Total accrued cost per patient
$407Cost per visit
Bluestem Health compared with Nebraska and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Bluestem Health | Nebraska health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 29.5% | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.4% | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 75.2% | 87.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.1% | 30.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.7% | 39.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.0% | 6.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 26.1% | 24.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,282 | $1,418 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $407 | $439 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.7% | 60.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 68.2% | 44.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 68.1% | 50.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 81.3% | 70.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 15.0% | 23.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 96.5% | 95.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 43.3% | 47.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 99.0% | 95.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 91.1% | 87.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 20,157 |
| Dental | 2,448 |
| Mental health | 1,138 |
| Total clinic visits | 67,382 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21,396 | $1,282 | 21.1% | 40.7% |
| 2024 | 22,025 | $1,168 | 19.9% | 42.3% |
| 2023 | 22,414 | $1,013 | 17.9% | 45.1% |
| 2022 | 21,116 | $998 | 17.0% | 45.0% |
| 2021 | 19,947 | $923 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| 2020 | 17,089 | – | 38.4% | 26.1% |
| 2019 | 19,430 | $734 | 38.1% | 26.7% |
| 2018 | 14,225 | $764 | 45.1% | 29.0% |
| 2017 | 13,803 | – | 40.6% | 33.5% |
| 2016 | 10,785 | $681 | 39.3% | 38.6% |
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