NE Washington County Community Health, Inc. DBA the Health Center
NE Washington County Community Health, Inc. DBA the Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Vermont and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Plainfield, Barre, Cabot, and E Montpelier. In 2025 it served 9,196 patients, down 7.4% from 9,934 in 2024. 7.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 10.5% across Vermont health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,196Patients served, 2025
7.5%of patients uninsured
44.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,225Total accrued cost per patient
$430Cost per visit
NE Washington County Community Health, Inc. DBA the Health Center compared with Vermont and the nation, 2025
| Measure | NE Washington County Community Health, Inc. DBA the Health Center | Vermont health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.8% | 16.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 20.1% | 27.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 58.0% | 54.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.5% | 10.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 44.8% | 24.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.1% | 24.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 32.6% | 40.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,225 | $1,457 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $430 | $398 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 71.5% | 54.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 75.4% | 61.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 75.7% | 65.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 77.4% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 6.7% | 16.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 44.6% | 56.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 54.5% | 38.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 30.4% | 77.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.2% | 79.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,351 |
| Dental | 8,451 |
| Mental health | 241 |
| Total clinic visits | 26,225 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,196 | $1,225 | 7.5% | 44.8% |
| 2024 | 9,934 | $1,219 | 13.6% | 45.1% |
| 2023 | 8,377 | $1,382 | 22.9% | 39.2% |
| 2022 | 7,691 | $1,448 | 9.2% | 49.7% |
| 2021 | 7,444 | $1,421 | 8.9% | 48.5% |
| 2020 | 7,159 | – | 9.5% | 44.7% |
| 2019 | 8,152 | – | 12.6% | 42.5% |
| 2018 | 7,873 | – | 11.5% | 46.7% |
| 2017 | 7,866 | – | 10.2% | 47.9% |
| 2016 | 7,947 | – | 10.7% | 47.3% |
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