Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Tennessee and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Chattanooga. In 2025 it served 13,339 patients, up 7.7% from 12,389 in 2024. 21.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,339Patients served, 2025
21.5%of patients uninsured
24.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$626Total accrued cost per patient
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.7% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 18.0% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 89.7% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.5% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.7% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 19.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 34.2% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $626 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 62.5% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 54.2% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 69.4% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 44.7% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.5% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.3% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.1% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.9% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,491 |
| Dental | 2,319 |
| Mental health | 210 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,339 | $626 | 21.5% | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 12,389 | $665 | 21.5% | 23.9% |
| 2023 | 14,579 | $574 | 22.9% | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 14,788 | $561 | 26.1% | 26.9% |
| 2021 | 15,994 | $478 | 28.7% | 26.9% |
| 2020 | 14,846 | – | 28.5% | 25.7% |
| 2019 | 14,706 | – | 30.1% | 24.6% |
| 2018 | 15,916 | – | 31.3% | 24.7% |
| 2017 | 11,607 | – | 42.6% | 27.8% |
| 2016 | 12,152 | – | 39.5% | 30.0% |
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