Chota Community Health Services
Chota Community Health Services 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 Madisonville, Tellico Plains, Vonore, and Sweetwater. In 2025 it served 12,538 patients, up 3.5% from 12,111 in 2024. 11.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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12,538Patients served, 2025
11.4%of patients uninsured
18.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,334Total accrued cost per patient
$421Cost per visit
Chota Community Health Services compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Chota Community Health Services | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 16.9% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 66.8% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 11.4% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 18.8% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 26.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 43.5% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,334 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $421 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 36.7% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.4% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 46.5% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 86.8% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.9% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.0% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 98.5% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.2% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,469 |
| Mental health | 709 |
| Total clinic visits | 39,692 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,538 | $1,334 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 12,111 | $1,209 | 12.9% | 19.8% |
| 2023 | 12,627 | $952 | 12.6% | 24.0% |
| 2022 | 13,587 | $792 | 13.8% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 14,138 | $835 | 15.6% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 12,546 | $740 | 14.4% | 23.1% |
| 2019 | 11,520 | – | 13.1% | 24.9% |
| 2018 | 10,762 | – | 11.2% | 26.2% |
| 2017 | 10,340 | – | 10.9% | 28.7% |
| 2016 | 10,243 | – | 11.0% | 31.4% |
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