Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc.
Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Missouri and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Ava, Cabool, Gainesville, Houston, and Licking. In 2025 it served 14,975 patients, down 1.6% from 15,216 in 2024. 18.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.5% across Missouri health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,975Patients served, 2025
18.4%of patients uninsured
48.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,228Total accrued cost per patient
Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc. compared with Missouri and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc. | Missouri health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 34.9% | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.0% | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 74.5% | 90.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 18.4% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.0% | 51.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.9% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.8% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,228 | $1,629 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 37.3% | 46.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 40.4% | 34.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 41.8% | 42.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.6% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.4% | 29.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 82.5% | 81.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 75.2% | 70.2% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.0% | 83.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 67.3% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,008 |
| Dental | 5,475 |
| Mental health | 1,239 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,975 | $1,228 | 18.4% | 48.0% |
| 2024 | 15,216 | $1,155 | 17.6% | 49.1% |
| 2023 | 15,080 | $1,099 | 17.7% | 51.1% |
| 2022 | 14,865 | $1,040 | 19.7% | 48.2% |
| 2021 | 14,231 | $975 | 23.5% | 42.6% |
| 2020 | 12,916 | – | 27.0% | 39.5% |
| 2019 | 13,536 | – | 25.5% | 39.3% |
| 2018 | 11,297 | – | 24.5% | 41.5% |
| 2017 | 10,664 | – | 24.7% | 40.0% |
| 2016 | 9,900 | – | 21.5% | 41.0% |
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