Proteus Employment Opportunities, Inc.
Proteus Employment Opportunities, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Iowa and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Iowa City. In 2025 it served 1,027 patients, down 16.5% from 1,230 in 2024. 100.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.0% across Iowa health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,027Patients served, 2025
100.0%of patients uninsured
$1,468Total accrued cost per patient
Proteus Employment Opportunities, Inc. compared with Iowa and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Proteus Employment Opportunities, Inc. | Iowa health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 1.9% | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 100.0% | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicare | 0.0% | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 0.0% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,468 | $1,405 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.8% | 61.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 17.2% | 46.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 38.2% | 57.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.2% | 75.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 47.2% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 94.9% | 79.7% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.5% | 91.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.5% | 85.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,020 |
| Mental health | 0 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,027 | $1,468 | 100.0% | – |
| 2024 | 1,230 | $1,261 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,155 | $1,438 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,114 | $1,656 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,088 | $1,784 | 100.0% | – |
| 2020 | 1,801 | – | 99.9% | – |
| 2019 | 1,325 | – | 99.8% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,317 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,206 | – | 100.0% | – |
| 2016 | 821 | – | 99.6% | – |
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