Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is an FQHC Look-Alike in North Carolina: it meets every Health Center Program requirement but does not receive a Section 330 grant. In 2025 it served 48,084 patients, up 16.2% from 41,382 in 2024. 7.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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48,084Patients served, 2025
7.7%of patients uninsured
33.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,506Total accrued cost per patient
Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.3% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.5% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.7% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 33.4% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,506 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.2% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 27.6% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 86.9% | 73.2% | 73.4% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 42,684 |
| Dental | 4,268 |
| Mental health | 7,954 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48,084 | $1,506 | 7.7% | 33.4% |
| 2024 | 41,382 | $1,563 | 7.8% | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 40,148 | $1,355 | 4.5% | 29.6% |
| 2022 | 32,964 | $1,391 | 6.9% | 28.8% |
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