Healthfirst Bluegrass Inc.
Healthfirst Bluegrass Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Kentucky and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lexington. In 2025 it served 23,672 patients, down 7.0% from 25,466 in 2024. 31.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.4% across Kentucky health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,672Patients served, 2025
31.7%of patients uninsured
50.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,307Total accrued cost per patient
Healthfirst Bluegrass Inc. compared with Kentucky and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Healthfirst Bluegrass Inc. | Kentucky health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 48.0% | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.1% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.2% | 83.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 31.7% | 12.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 50.1% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.8% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 12.5% | 31.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,307 | $1,379 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.0% | 56.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 43.6% | 50.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 51.9% | 58.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.4% | 71.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.7% | 22.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.2% | 86.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 77.0% | 81.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.6% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 81.1% | 90.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.9% | 79.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 19,760 |
| Dental | 6,095 |
| Mental health | 2,791 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,672 | $1,307 | 31.7% | 50.1% |
| 2024 | 25,466 | $1,283 | 29.6% | 54.4% |
| 2023 | 23,213 | $1,446 | 28.0% | 55.6% |
| 2022 | 22,429 | $1,221 | 26.1% | 57.2% |
| 2021 | 20,577 | $1,260 | 23.9% | 58.1% |
| 2020 | 19,654 | – | 22.8% | 56.2% |
| 2019 | 23,035 | – | 30.1% | 52.8% |
| 2018 | 22,212 | – | 26.6% | 57.3% |
| 2017 | 20,870 | – | 22.9% | 60.4% |
| 2016 | 19,666 | – | 21.1% | 62.0% |
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