Matthew Walker Health Center
Matthew Walker Health Center 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 Clarksville, Nashville, and Smyrna. In 2025 it served 18,396 patients, up 0.5% from 18,311 in 2024. 38.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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18,396Patients served, 2025
38.4%of patients uninsured
24.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$940Total accrued cost per patient
Matthew Walker Health Center compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Matthew Walker Health Center | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 18.1% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.5% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.4% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 38.4% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.2% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.2% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $940 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 45.2% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.1% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.1% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.6% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.2% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 94.3% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 53.6% | 62.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 25.0% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.0% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.3% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 14,944 |
| Dental | 2,588 |
| Mental health | 726 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,396 | $940 | 38.4% | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 18,311 | $995 | 38.6% | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 16,917 | $960 | 34.9% | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 15,810 | $1,069 | 59.2% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | 18,395 | $772 | 59.4% | 15.1% |
| 2020 | 15,088 | – | 59.8% | 17.6% |
| 2019 | 17,177 | $744 | 55.8% | 18.9% |
| 2018 | 17,088 | – | 64.4% | 16.2% |
| 2017 | 16,988 | – | 62.5% | 18.0% |
| 2016 | 16,952 | – | 60.4% | 19.4% |
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