Rural Medical Services, Inc.
Rural Medical Services, 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 Newport, Dandridge, Hartford, Jefferson City, and Parrottsville. In 2025 it served 14,304 patients, up 11.1% from 12,878 in 2024. 37.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,304Patients served, 2025
37.2%of patients uninsured
28.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,210Total accrued cost per patient
$292Cost per visit
Rural Medical Services, Inc. compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Medical Services, Inc. | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.0% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.8% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.8% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 37.2% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 28.3% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.4% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.0% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,210 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $292 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 62.0% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.4% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.4% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 83.6% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.8% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.8% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 75.7% | 62.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 44.3% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.0% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.7% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,966 |
| Dental | 1,646 |
| Mental health | 943 |
| Total clinic visits | 59,223 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,304 | $1,210 | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 12,878 | $1,165 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 11,360 | $1,202 | 32.5% | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 10,827 | $1,044 | 28.9% | 32.4% |
| 2021 | 10,706 | $1,178 | 29.3% | 32.2% |
| 2020 | 9,429 | – | 24.7% | 33.7% |
| 2019 | 9,672 | – | 25.3% | 32.7% |
| 2018 | 9,465 | – | 22.1% | 33.5% |
| 2017 | 9,620 | – | 19.3% | 35.6% |
| 2016 | 9,429 | – | 26.1% | 33.6% |
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