Jefferson Comprehensive Care System
Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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 Little Rock, Altheimer, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and Redfield. In 2025 it served 7,475 patients, down 8.1% from 8,133 in 2024. 26.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.3% across Arkansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,475Patients served, 2025
26.4%of patients uninsured
31.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,663Total accrued cost per patient
$638Cost per visit
Jefferson Comprehensive Care System compared with Arkansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Jefferson Comprehensive Care System | Arkansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.0% | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 76.5% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 26.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 31.4% | 31.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.6% | 17.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.6% | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,663 | $1,780 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $638 | $493 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 24.9% | 41.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.1% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 20.3% | 48.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 51.8% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.3% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.3% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 26.1% | 9.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 79.4% | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.9% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,571 |
| Dental | 1,054 |
| Mental health | 54 |
| Total clinic visits | 19,480 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,475 | $1,663 | 26.4% | 31.4% |
| 2024 | 8,133 | $1,415 | 20.0% | 32.9% |
| 2023 | 8,182 | $1,400 | 21.6% | 34.8% |
| 2022 | 8,000 | $1,285 | 16.2% | 39.8% |
| 2021 | 8,074 | $1,273 | 17.9% | 40.5% |
| 2020 | 8,178 | – | 22.8% | 40.4% |
| 2019 | 8,784 | – | 22.6% | 42.3% |
| 2018 | 8,434 | – | 18.7% | 44.7% |
| 2017 | 6,737 | – | 14.6% | 30.9% |
| 2016 | 7,812 | – | 21.0% | 27.0% |
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