Healthy Connections, Inc.
Healthy Connections, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arkansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Conway, Hot Springs National Park, Mount Ida, Benton, and Malvern. In 2025 it served 23,592 patients, up 9.1% from 21,622 in 2024. 20.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.3% across Arkansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,592Patients served, 2025
20.4%of patients uninsured
37.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,436Total accrued cost per patient
Healthy Connections, Inc. compared with Arkansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Healthy Connections, Inc. | Arkansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 16.5% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.6% | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 85.6% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.4% | 31.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.2% | 17.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.1% | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,436 | $1,780 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 34.5% | 41.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 30.1% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 39.9% | 48.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.0% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.4% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 90.2% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 91.3% | 70.9% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.9% | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 70.5% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 23,590 |
| Dental | 3,128 |
| Mental health | 2,719 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,592 | $1,436 | 20.4% | 37.4% |
| 2024 | 21,622 | $1,533 | 20.7% | 35.7% |
| 2023 | 19,662 | $1,373 | 19.3% | 36.5% |
| 2022 | 14,865 | $1,571 | 21.8% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | 16,494 | $1,215 | 21.4% | 29.1% |
| 2020 | 15,725 | – | 21.5% | 25.9% |
| 2019 | 12,966 | – | 17.2% | 31.7% |
| 2018 | 12,388 | – | 13.3% | 32.1% |
| 2017 | 10,762 | – | 18.3% | 28.6% |
| 2016 | 9,039 | – | 21.3% | 31.9% |
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