Primary Health Network
Primary Health Network is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Sharon, Farrell, Altoona, New Castle, and Aliquippa. In 2025 it served 75,803 patients, up 0.7% from 75,304 in 2024. 5.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.2% across Pennsylvania health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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75,803Patients served, 2025
5.8%of patients uninsured
36.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,302Total accrued cost per patient
$419Cost per visit
Primary Health Network compared with Pennsylvania and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Primary Health Network | Pennsylvania health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.9% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.0% | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 72.7% | 89.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.8% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.8% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.4% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.8% | 26.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,302 | $1,382 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $419 | $415 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 22.4% | 49.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 42.4% | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 46.4% | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 75.6% | 71.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.1% | 27.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.0% | 74.5% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.2% | 30.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 70.3% | 78.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 75.7% | 80.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 53,079 |
| Dental | 13,714 |
| Mental health | 18,516 |
| Total clinic visits | 235,749 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75,803 | $1,302 | 5.8% | 36.8% |
| 2024 | 75,304 | $1,282 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
| 2023 | 75,278 | $1,263 | 4.9% | 40.8% |
| 2022 | 76,904 | $1,129 | 4.5% | 42.5% |
| 2021 | 75,809 | $1,105 | 5.0% | 42.1% |
| 2020 | 72,310 | $1,086 | 5.4% | 40.5% |
| 2019 | 84,614 | – | 6.2% | 40.0% |
| 2018 | 101,885 | – | 4.5% | 40.9% |
| 2017 | 106,966 | – | 7.2% | 39.8% |
| 2016 | 112,578 | – | 7.0% | 45.1% |
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