Daily Planet
Daily Planet is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Richmond and Glen Allen. In 2025 it served 9,558 patients, up 16.0% from 8,241 in 2024. 44.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,558Patients served, 2025
44.2%of patients uninsured
36.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,936Total accrued cost per patient
$303Cost per visit
Daily Planet compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Daily Planet | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 8.3% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.4% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.7% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 44.2% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.2% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 11.1% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 8.3% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,936 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $303 | $404 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 48.1% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.8% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 34.6% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.6% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.7% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 60.3% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.6% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 76.9% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.4% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,161 |
| Dental | 2,699 |
| Mental health | 2,393 |
| Total clinic visits | 60,988 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,558 | $1,936 | 44.2% | 36.2% |
| 2024 | 8,241 | $1,533 | 40.4% | 40.3% |
| 2023 | 7,567 | $1,377 | 35.4% | 45.0% |
| 2022 | 7,298 | $1,339 | 35.6% | 44.9% |
| 2021 | 9,277 | $1,006 | 41.9% | 35.5% |
| 2020 | 10,476 | – | 40.2% | 26.1% |
| 2019 | 6,873 | $931 | 52.4% | 30.2% |
| 2018 | 7,746 | – | 66.0% | 16.5% |
| 2017 | 7,227 | $716 | 70.3% | 12.8% |
| 2016 | 6,496 | – | 70.8% | 11.9% |
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