Memphis Health Center
Memphis 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 Memphis and Rossville. In 2025 it served 15,067 patients, down 18.4% from 18,475 in 2024. 28.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,067Patients served, 2025
28.4%of patients uninsured
38.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,017Total accrued cost per patient
$286Cost per visit
Memphis Health Center compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Memphis Health Center | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.2% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.8% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.7% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 28.4% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.3% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 11.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.2% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,017 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $286 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 24.3% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 46.6% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.3% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.0% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.3% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 59.8% | 62.1% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.9% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.0% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 14,761 |
| Dental | 2,649 |
| Mental health | 1,367 |
| Total clinic visits | 53,668 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,067 | $1,017 | 28.4% | 38.3% |
| 2024 | 18,475 | $811 | 28.7% | 39.6% |
| 2023 | 18,414 | $697 | 29.2% | 45.1% |
| 2022 | 18,411 | $612 | 21.7% | 48.2% |
| 2021 | 23,331 | $451 | 31.8% | 39.1% |
| 2020 | 19,393 | – | 32.0% | 38.5% |
| 2019 | 20,713 | – | 40.0% | 40.7% |
| 2018 | 19,616 | – | 40.9% | 40.6% |
| 2017 | 16,485 | – | 39.7% | 45.0% |
| 2016 | 14,231 | – | 35.0% | 51.6% |
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