East Central Mississippi Health Care, Inc
East Central Mississippi Health Care, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Mississippi and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Walnut Grove, Newton, and Philadelphia. In 2025 it served 9,617 patients, up 1.4% from 9,485 in 2024. 27.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 25.4% across Mississippi health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,617Patients served, 2025
27.3%of patients uninsured
18.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,204Total accrued cost per patient
$366Cost per visit
East Central Mississippi Health Care, Inc compared with Mississippi and the nation, 2025
| Measure | East Central Mississippi Health Care, Inc | Mississippi health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.6% | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.3% | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.2% | 89.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 27.3% | 25.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 18.4% | 25.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.7% | 18.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 35.7% | 30.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,204 | $1,108 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $366 | $353 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 36.8% | 47.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 38.2% | 38.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.9% | 53.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.7% | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.5% | 27.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 90.1% | 84.6% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.1% | 89.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.2% | 82.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,530 |
| Dental | 1,694 |
| Mental health | 1,512 |
| Total clinic visits | 31,616 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,617 | $1,204 | 27.3% | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 9,485 | $1,136 | 42.5% | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 8,754 | $1,094 | 30.9% | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 8,242 | $1,025 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| 2021 | 8,589 | $978 | 30.7% | 22.6% |
| 2020 | 7,901 | – | 36.8% | 19.1% |
| 2019 | 7,410 | – | 34.7% | 22.2% |
| 2018 | 7,754 | – | 32.8% | 25.2% |
| 2017 | 7,350 | – | 36.8% | 27.8% |
| 2016 | 7,037 | – | 44.4% | 24.7% |
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