Richford Health Center, Inc.
Richford Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Vermont and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Fairfax, Richford, Saint Albans, Swanton, and Alburgh. In 2025 it served 21,952 patients, down 0.2% from 21,990 in 2024. 5.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 10.5% across Vermont health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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21,952Patients served, 2025
5.8%of patients uninsured
23.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,937Total accrued cost per patient
$662Cost per visit
Richford Health Center, Inc. compared with Vermont and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Richford Health Center, Inc. | Vermont health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 12.4% | 16.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 29.5% | 27.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 62.0% | 54.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.8% | 10.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.0% | 24.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 28.1% | 24.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 43.0% | 40.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,937 | $1,457 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $662 | $398 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 72.4% | 54.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 71.2% | 61.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 67.0% | 65.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.1% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 11.3% | 16.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.2% | 56.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.3% | 38.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 77.8% | 77.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.1% | 79.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 17,130 |
| Dental | 6,562 |
| Mental health | 150 |
| Total clinic visits | 64,199 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21,952 | $1,937 | 5.8% | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 21,990 | $1,814 | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| 2023 | 21,043 | $1,769 | 3.5% | 25.6% |
| 2022 | 17,781 | $1,806 | 4.5% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | 14,913 | $1,576 | 7.2% | 29.4% |
| 2020 | 13,850 | – | 7.8% | 26.8% |
| 2019 | 15,391 | – | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| 2018 | 14,525 | – | 6.4% | 27.8% |
| 2017 | 13,734 | – | 6.7% | 28.3% |
| 2016 | 12,204 | – | 7.2% | 31.3% |
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