Prairie Star Health Center, Inc.
Prairie Star Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Kansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hutchinson. In 2025 it served 18,773 patients, up 9.4% from 17,161 in 2024. 20.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 25.9% across Kansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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18,773Patients served, 2025
20.2%of patients uninsured
20.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,164Total accrued cost per patient
$352Cost per visit
Prairie Star Health Center, Inc. compared with Kansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Prairie Star Health Center, Inc. | Kansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.6% | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 72.1% | 84.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.2% | 25.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 20.3% | 26.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 45.1% | 34.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,164 | $1,288 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $352 | $395 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 53.5% | 42.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.9% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.0% | 47.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 87.9% | 71.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.4% | 26.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.9% | 85.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 94.3% | 71.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 22.8% | 23.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.7% | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.2% | 82.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,491 |
| Dental | 4,417 |
| Mental health | 1,563 |
| Total clinic visits | 62,021 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,773 | $1,164 | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 17,161 | $1,224 | 21.9% | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 17,030 | $1,078 | 16.7% | 28.4% |
| 2022 | 17,252 | $971 | 25.0% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | 16,656 | $850 | 29.0% | 21.3% |
| 2020 | 14,920 | $881 | 30.8% | 19.8% |
| 2019 | 13,744 | – | 36.1% | 20.0% |
| 2018 | 12,129 | – | 37.6% | 21.8% |
| 2017 | 11,339 | – | 36.8% | 26.2% |
| 2016 | 10,508 | – | 35.8% | 25.8% |
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