Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc.
Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Cumming, Canton, Buford, Cartersville, and Dawsonville. In 2025 it served 23,467 patients, down 1.7% from 23,869 in 2024. 39.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,467Patients served, 2025
39.6%of patients uninsured
20.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$822Total accrued cost per patient
$276Cost per visit
Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc. compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc. | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.6% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.1% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 82.9% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 39.6% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 20.8% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.4% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 32.2% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $822 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $276 | $326 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.5% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.3% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.3% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.7% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.0% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.5% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 70.6% | 65.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 45.0% | 16.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.2% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.3% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 23,257 |
| Mental health | 1,110 |
| Total clinic visits | 69,831 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,467 | $822 | 39.6% | 20.8% |
| 2024 | 23,869 | $783 | 38.1% | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 22,772 | $820 | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| 2022 | 20,266 | $793 | 40.2% | 26.5% |
| 2021 | 20,146 | $695 | 39.3% | 23.9% |
| 2020 | 19,634 | – | 41.3% | 22.9% |
| 2019 | 19,157 | – | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| 2018 | 18,604 | – | 48.7% | 21.1% |
| 2017 | 16,487 | – | 48.2% | 20.5% |
| 2016 | 15,328 | – | 49.3% | 21.0% |
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