Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Inc.
Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Alexandria and Bunkie. In 2025 it served 15,063 patients, down 3.0% from 15,525 in 2024. 14.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,063Patients served, 2025
14.7%of patients uninsured
79.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$324Total accrued cost per patient
Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Inc. compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Inc. | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.1% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 1.7% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.0% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 14.7% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 79.5% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 2.0% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $324 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 87.4% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 93.2% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 82.7% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 58.9% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 72.3% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.1% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 80.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.7% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.8% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,411 |
| Dental | 6,252 |
| Mental health | 900 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,063 | $324 | 14.7% | 79.5% |
| 2024 | 15,525 | $287 | 11.4% | 82.8% |
| 2023 | 14,268 | $331 | 9.3% | 85.3% |
| 2022 | 13,849 | $329 | 8.7% | 86.2% |
| 2021 | 12,043 | $340 | 9.4% | 86.5% |
| 2020 | 10,930 | – | 8.6% | 86.9% |
| 2019 | 15,525 | – | 5.1% | 88.9% |
| 2018 | 13,713 | – | 9.1% | 84.0% |
| 2017 | 10,624 | – | 21.7% | 69.1% |
| 2016 | 8,301 | – | 34.4% | 55.0% |
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