Rural Health Medical Program, Inc.
Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Selma, Camden, Demopolis, Marion, and Monroeville. In 2025 it served 8,012 patients, down 9.4% from 8,844 in 2024. 22.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,012Patients served, 2025
22.4%of patients uninsured
11.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$690Total accrued cost per patient
Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 4.1% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 31.8% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.4% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.4% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 11.6% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 30.1% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 35.6% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $690 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 33.9% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.3% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.9% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 55.4% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.7% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.2% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.1% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 88.4% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,443 |
| Dental | 1,542 |
| Mental health | 318 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,012 | $690 | 22.4% | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 8,844 | $609 | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 8,776 | $590 | 41.6% | 18.6% |
| 2022 | 8,902 | $685 | 30.1% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | 8,518 | $554 | 35.9% | 16.3% |
| 2020 | 7,528 | – | 38.7% | 14.8% |
| 2019 | 7,986 | – | 42.2% | 14.2% |
| 2018 | 7,838 | – | 42.3% | 14.6% |
| 2017 | 7,191 | – | 37.7% | 14.6% |
| 2016 | 6,869 | – | 35.1% | 16.3% |
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