Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc.
Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Tennessee and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Rogersville, Greeneville, Kingsport, Bluff City, and Bulls Gap. In 2025 it served 27,988 patients, down 1.6% from 28,440 in 2024. 30.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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27,988Patients served, 2025
30.9%of patients uninsured
20.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,431Total accrued cost per patient
$317Cost per visit
Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 18.8% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 26.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.6% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 30.9% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 20.5% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 22.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 26.5% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,431 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $317 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 36.6% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.4% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.9% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.4% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.2% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 82.5% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.9% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.8% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 27,779 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 608 |
| Total clinic visits | 126,533 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27,988 | $1,431 | 30.9% | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 28,440 | $1,273 | 29.3% | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 28,285 | $1,224 | 28.2% | 23.7% |
| 2022 | 27,720 | $1,162 | 26.0% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | 28,098 | $1,063 | 28.3% | 23.7% |
| 2020 | 33,823 | – | 26.7% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 34,013 | – | 27.1% | 25.5% |
| 2018 | 34,053 | – | 26.4% | 25.7% |
| 2017 | 33,321 | – | 28.0% | 25.2% |
| 2016 | 32,447 | – | 26.8% | 27.4% |
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