Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.
Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Michigan and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Manistee, Traverse City, Benzonia, Shelby, and Scottville. In 2025 it served 8,815 patients, up 1.0% from 8,730 in 2024. 12.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,815Patients served, 2025
12.4%of patients uninsured
46.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,179Total accrued cost per patient
$302Cost per visit
Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.7% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.5% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.9% | 84.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.4% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 46.0% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.4% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.1% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,179 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $302 | $422 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 70.2% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 59.7% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.2% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.8% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.5% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 68.2% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 31.2% | 20.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.1% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.7% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,151 |
| Dental | 5,468 |
| Mental health | 697 |
| Total clinic visits | 34,396 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,815 | $1,179 | 12.4% | 46.0% |
| 2024 | 8,730 | $1,227 | 12.9% | 50.8% |
| 2023 | 8,185 | $1,259 | 14.7% | 50.3% |
| 2022 | 7,859 | $1,241 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| 2021 | 8,436 | $1,132 | 21.3% | 48.4% |
| 2020 | 7,542 | – | 21.7% | 46.3% |
| 2019 | 8,191 | – | 25.8% | 47.1% |
| 2018 | 7,890 | – | 26.3% | 50.1% |
| 2017 | 6,519 | – | 35.5% | 45.2% |
| 2016 | 4,759 | – | 37.9% | 47.1% |
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