Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Birmingham, Fairfield, Centreville, Brent, and Camden. In 2025 it served 46,695 patients, down 0.2% from 46,775 in 2024. 20.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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46,695Patients served, 2025
20.4%of patients uninsured
25.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,449Total accrued cost per patient
$353Cost per visit
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Cahaba Medical Care Foundation | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.6% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.9% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.4% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.5% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.1% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.2% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,449 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $353 | $422 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.0% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 55.0% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 58.3% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.7% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.2% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 86.9% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 72.2% | 69.2% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 35.8% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 99.2% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.5% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 45,014 |
| Dental | 3,176 |
| Mental health | 4,210 |
| Total clinic visits | 191,815 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46,695 | $1,449 | 20.4% | 25.5% |
| 2024 | 46,775 | $1,358 | 22.6% | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 42,827 | $1,380 | 23.6% | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 36,151 | $1,419 | 23.0% | 31.4% |
| 2021 | 29,922 | $1,359 | 25.3% | 32.0% |
| 2020 | 26,737 | – | 29.3% | 26.5% |
| 2019 | 22,302 | – | 28.9% | 29.4% |
| 2018 | 17,015 | – | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| 2017 | 10,776 | – | 17.7% | 32.3% |
| 2016 | 6,762 | – | 14.7% | 28.1% |
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