Palmetto Health Council, Inc.
Palmetto Health Council, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Palmetto, Barnesville, Carrollton, Senoia, and Warm Springs. In 2025 it served 8,925 patients, down 7.9% from 9,695 in 2024. 35.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,925Patients served, 2025
35.0%of patients uninsured
16.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$833Total accrued cost per patient
$320Cost per visit
Palmetto Health Council, Inc. compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Palmetto Health Council, Inc. | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 9.7% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 20.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 72.8% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 35.0% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 16.1% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.8% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.1% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $833 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $320 | $326 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 45.9% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.6% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.4% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.2% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 37.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 93.2% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 61.4% | 65.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.6% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.2% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,612 |
| Dental | 1,495 |
| Mental health | 153 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,260 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,925 | $833 | 35.0% | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 9,695 | $790 | 39.0% | 16.8% |
| 2023 | 15,968 | $616 | 35.7% | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 16,095 | $622 | 37.3% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | 16,066 | $584 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 2020 | 14,607 | – | 38.1% | 15.5% |
| 2019 | 15,974 | – | 39.6% | 17.0% |
| 2018 | 15,142 | – | 40.5% | 17.8% |
| 2017 | 12,974 | – | 46.1% | 17.6% |
| 2016 | 11,091 | – | 57.6% | 22.0% |
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