Rural Health Care, Inc.
Rural Health Care, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Florida and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Palatka, Crescent City, Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and Green Cove Springs. In 2025 it served 37,074 patients, up 0.7% from 36,800 in 2024. 14.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.1% across Florida health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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37,074Patients served, 2025
14.2%of patients uninsured
39.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$925Total accrued cost per patient
$340Cost per visit
Rural Health Care, Inc. compared with Florida and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Health Care, Inc. | Florida health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.7% | 35.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.9% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.8% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 14.2% | 26.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.0% | 38.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 17.8% | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.5% | 27.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $925 | $1,297 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $340 | $373 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 23.5% | 59.6% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.7% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.1% | 50.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.1% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.9% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 93.5% | 80.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.9% | 91.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.6% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 30,383 |
| Dental | 8,111 |
| Mental health | 1,506 |
| Total clinic visits | 100,738 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37,074 | $925 | 14.2% | 39.0% |
| 2024 | 36,800 | $928 | 15.2% | 40.8% |
| 2023 | 37,789 | $927 | 14.1% | 47.0% |
| 2022 | 39,458 | $860 | 15.0% | 50.9% |
| 2021 | 39,092 | $843 | 17.9% | 50.1% |
| 2020 | 38,539 | – | 24.6% | 45.4% |
| 2019 | 41,915 | – | 26.7% | 45.6% |
| 2018 | 42,745 | – | 30.8% | 42.5% |
| 2017 | 39,665 | – | 29.8% | 42.7% |
| 2016 | 35,487 | – | 29.6% | 43.0% |
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