Primary Connection Health Care, Inc.
Primary Connection Health Care, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Wisconsin and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Wausau, Merrill, Athens, Antigo, and Rosholt. In 2025 it served 3,534 patients, down 9.8% from 3,917 in 2024.
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3,534Patients served, 2025
55.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,286Total accrued cost per patient
Primary Connection Health Care, Inc. compared with Wisconsin and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Primary Connection Health Care, Inc. | Wisconsin health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.9% | 38.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.1% | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 88.7% | 91.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicaid / CHIP | 55.3% | 56.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.8% | 17.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,286 | $1,545 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 33.5% | 65.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 34.4% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 19.9% | 57.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.2% | 66.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.5% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.1% | 70.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.6% | 35.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 83.4% | 85.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.3% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,039 |
| Dental | 2,051 |
| Mental health | 1,150 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,534 | $2,286 | – | 55.3% |
| 2024 | 3,917 | $2,114 | – | 54.1% |
| 2023 | 3,532 | $1,825 | 9.4% | 57.3% |
| 2022 | 3,507 | $1,762 | – | 62.2% |
| 2021 | 4,470 | $1,548 | 10.5% | 66.0% |
| 2020 | 4,998 | – | 14.7% | 66.4% |
| 2019 | 6,900 | – | 20.4% | 63.8% |
| 2018 | 6,783 | $955 | 19.6% | 66.1% |
| 2017 | 7,040 | – | 16.8% | 69.5% |
| 2016 | 7,463 | – | 12.2% | 73.3% |
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