Cherokee Health Systems
Cherokee Health Systems 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 Sevierville, Knoxville, Seymour, Talbott, and Gatlinburg. In 2025 it served 64,169 patients, down 3.9% from 66,766 in 2024. 25.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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64,169Patients served, 2025
25.3%of patients uninsured
37.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,217Total accrued cost per patient
Cherokee Health Systems compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Cherokee Health Systems | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.3% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.6% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 25.3% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.6% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.2% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,217 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 47.4% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.4% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 40.5% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.2% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 29.0% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 60.5% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 73.5% | 62.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 44.4% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.4% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.0% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 51,532 |
| Dental | 1,904 |
| Mental health | 23,888 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64,169 | $1,217 | 25.3% | 37.6% |
| 2024 | 66,766 | $1,092 | 24.9% | 38.4% |
| 2023 | 65,962 | $939 | 16.7% | 42.6% |
| 2022 | 67,865 | $858 | 16.6% | 43.7% |
| 2021 | 70,475 | $782 | 16.7% | 42.1% |
| 2020 | 69,461 | – | 19.2% | 41.1% |
| 2019 | 71,256 | – | 21.2% | 40.8% |
| 2018 | 69,545 | – | 20.1% | 41.4% |
| 2017 | 78,240 | – | 20.7% | 42.9% |
| 2016 | 61,701 | – | 27.2% | 40.9% |
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