Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc.
Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. 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 La Follette. In 2025 it served 5,012 patients, up 5.3% from 4,759 in 2024. 16.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,012Patients served, 2025
16.3%of patients uninsured
23.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,220Total accrued cost per patient
$332Cost per visit
Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 4.6% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.9% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.9% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.3% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.7% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 28.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.9% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,220 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $332 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 26.0% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.6% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.2% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.4% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.8% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 86.1% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 41.7% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 75.9% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.8% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,515 |
| Dental | 602 |
| Mental health | 344 |
| Total clinic visits | 18,408 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,012 | $1,220 | 16.3% | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 4,759 | $1,248 | 14.9% | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 4,841 | $1,106 | 16.5% | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 4,668 | $1,060 | 16.7% | 26.9% |
| 2021 | 4,753 | $951 | 18.9% | 27.2% |
| 2020 | 4,845 | – | 17.8% | 29.2% |
| 2019 | 5,464 | $761 | 17.8% | 30.2% |
| 2018 | 5,746 | $710 | 16.6% | 30.7% |
| 2017 | 5,430 | – | 18.5% | 30.9% |
| 2016 | 5,479 | – | 18.1% | 29.2% |
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