East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University 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 Johnson City and Sneedville. In 2025 it served 5,973 patients, up 4.1% from 5,740 in 2024. 49.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,973Patients served, 2025
49.1%of patients uninsured
22.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,166Total accrued cost per patient
East Tennessee State University compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | East Tennessee State University | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 24.3% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.3% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.6% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 49.1% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 22.0% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.7% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.2% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,166 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 31.4% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 17.8% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.7% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.6% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.1% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.4% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 65.7% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 51.8% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,898 |
| Dental | 678 |
| Mental health | 1,116 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,973 | $1,166 | 49.1% | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 5,740 | $1,212 | 46.6% | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 6,362 | $1,044 | 37.5% | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 6,879 | $880 | 40.2% | 30.9% |
| 2021 | 6,958 | $736 | 42.5% | 29.8% |
| 2020 | 6,189 | – | 44.4% | 29.6% |
| 2019 | 6,275 | – | 43.6% | 30.6% |
| 2018 | 7,044 | – | 45.7% | 30.9% |
| 2017 | 6,938 | – | 42.4% | 31.9% |
| 2016 | 7,854 | $666 | 36.7% | 35.7% |
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