Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc.
Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Scottsboro, Section, Bryant, Fort Payne, and Fyffe. In 2025 it served 8,162 patients, down 10.7% from 9,141 in 2024. 25.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,162Patients served, 2025
25.2%of patients uninsured
13.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$710Total accrued cost per patient
$186Cost per visit
Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 6.9% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.7% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 25.2% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 13.6% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.3% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 48.4% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $710 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $186 | $422 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 31.4% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 37.0% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.7% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.9% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.3% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.7% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.9% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.3% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,131 |
| Dental | 444 |
| Mental health | 182 |
| Total clinic visits | 31,160 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,162 | $710 | 25.2% | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 9,141 | $639 | 24.1% | 13.5% |
| 2023 | 8,858 | $624 | 30.4% | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 8,909 | $556 | 31.0% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | 10,423 | $533 | 34.2% | 14.8% |
| 2020 | 10,576 | – | 35.7% | 13.8% |
| 2019 | 10,480 | – | 30.5% | 15.6% |
| 2018 | 9,698 | – | 29.6% | 16.8% |
| 2017 | 9,797 | – | 32.2% | 16.7% |
| 2016 | 10,044 | – | 28.8% | 19.3% |
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