River Valley Primary Care Services
River Valley Primary Care Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arkansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Fort Smith, Mulberry, Clarksville, Mountainburg, and Bonanza. In 2025 it served 30,508 patients, down 4.1% from 31,820 in 2024. 16.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.3% across Arkansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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30,508Patients served, 2025
16.0%of patients uninsured
26.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,051Total accrued cost per patient
$356Cost per visit
River Valley Primary Care Services compared with Arkansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | River Valley Primary Care Services | Arkansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 23.5% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 18.5% | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.1% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.0% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 26.8% | 31.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.6% | 17.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 40.6% | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,051 | $1,780 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $356 | $493 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.9% | 41.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.4% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 57.7% | 48.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.1% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.2% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 61.9% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 77.3% | 70.9% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 97.8% | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.0% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 28,006 |
| Dental | 2,638 |
| Mental health | 1,845 |
| Total clinic visits | 90,103 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30,508 | $1,051 | 16.0% | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 31,820 | $880 | 19.1% | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 30,348 | $802 | 19.0% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 26,088 | $746 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | 22,702 | $732 | 34.6% | 16.5% |
| 2020 | 25,220 | – | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| 2019 | 19,555 | – | 10.9% | 26.3% |
| 2018 | 16,910 | – | 14.4% | 28.1% |
| 2017 | 18,303 | – | 23.5% | 29.5% |
| 2016 | 16,164 | – | 18.8% | 27.8% |
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