Northwest Health Services, Inc.
Northwest Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Missouri and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Saint Joseph, Gallatin, Hamilton, Braymer, and Cainsville. In 2025 it served 19,410 patients, up 1.5% from 19,129 in 2024. 32.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.5% across Missouri health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,410Patients served, 2025
32.7%of patients uninsured
18.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,854Total accrued cost per patient
$562Cost per visit
Northwest Health Services, Inc. compared with Missouri and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northwest Health Services, Inc. | Missouri health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.9% | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.7% | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.6% | 90.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 32.7% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 18.6% | 51.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.6% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,854 | $1,629 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $562 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 21.6% | 46.3% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 36.5% | 42.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.0% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 64.4% | 29.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.5% | 81.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 60.7% | 70.2% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.2% | 83.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.7% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 16,044 |
| Dental | 3,372 |
| Mental health | 905 |
| Total clinic visits | 64,057 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,410 | $1,854 | 32.7% | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 19,129 | $1,712 | 32.9% | 18.1% |
| 2023 | 20,808 | $1,468 | 33.9% | 17.9% |
| 2022 | 23,455 | $1,319 | 30.0% | 20.4% |
| 2021 | 28,018 | $1,135 | 31.1% | 23.4% |
| 2020 | 30,052 | – | 31.6% | 22.5% |
| 2019 | 30,950 | – | 19.5% | 35.2% |
| 2018 | 32,880 | – | 18.6% | 35.1% |
| 2017 | 30,796 | – | 31.3% | 27.2% |
| 2016 | 32,143 | – | 16.7% | 34.9% |
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