Rutherford County Primary Care Inc.
Rutherford County Primary Care 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 Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, and Smyrna. In 2025 it served 15,246 patients, up 3.5% from 14,736 in 2024. 22.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,246Patients served, 2025
22.6%of patients uninsured
17.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,131Total accrued cost per patient
Rutherford County Primary Care Inc. compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rutherford County Primary Care Inc. | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.2% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 75.2% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.6% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 17.0% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.5% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 44.5% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,131 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 53.3% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 52.8% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 65.0% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 83.9% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.6% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.3% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 73.2% | 62.1% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.3% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.7% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,008 |
| Dental | 95 |
| Mental health | 1,573 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,246 | $1,131 | 22.6% | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 14,736 | $977 | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| 2023 | 12,792 | $1,043 | 19.9% | 24.9% |
| 2022 | 11,866 | $863 | 23.9% | 27.9% |
| 2021 | 12,074 | $774 | 22.7% | 29.1% |
| 2020 | 11,570 | – | 23.5% | 27.4% |
| 2019 | 10,872 | – | 30.0% | 28.1% |
| 2018 | 10,570 | – | 30.4% | 26.7% |
| 2017 | 9,934 | – | 34.0% | 28.3% |
| 2016 | 8,840 | – | 37.2% | 29.9% |
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