Rural Health Corp. of Northeastern PA
Rural Health Corp. of Northeastern PA is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Wilkes Barre, Falls, Freeland, Hazleton, and Kingston. In 2025 it served 11,163 patients, unchanged from 2024. 4.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.2% across Pennsylvania health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,163Patients served, 2025
4.0%of patients uninsured
26.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$762Total accrued cost per patient
Rural Health Corp. of Northeastern PA compared with Pennsylvania and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Health Corp. of Northeastern PA | Pennsylvania health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.7% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 25.9% | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 63.8% | 89.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 4.0% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 26.2% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 21.9% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 46.8% | 26.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $762 | $1,382 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 34.0% | 49.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 64.3% | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 63.8% | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.4% | 71.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 50.7% | 27.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 70.2% | 74.5% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 47.5% | 78.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.6% | 80.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,939 |
| Dental | 2,756 |
| Mental health | 0 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,163 | $762 | 4.0% | 26.2% |
| 2024 | 11,161 | $835 | 5.1% | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 10,454 | $947 | 5.0% | 32.2% |
| 2022 | 16,087 | $611 | 7.2% | 32.4% |
| 2021 | 12,990 | $715 | 10.0% | 38.6% |
| 2020 | 13,570 | – | 10.0% | 36.6% |
| 2019 | 13,715 | – | 19.8% | 34.1% |
| 2018 | 15,100 | – | 25.7% | 31.6% |
| 2017 | 17,752 | – | 31.2% | 28.8% |
| 2016 | 16,485 | – | 27.5% | 33.0% |
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