South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in South Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. In 2025 it served 1,970 patients, down 0.2% from 1,974 in 2024. 99.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.1% across South Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,970Patients served, 2025
99.9%of patients uninsured
$767Total accrued cost per patient
$184Cost per visit
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association compared with South Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | South Carolina Primary Health Care Association | South Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 1.0% | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 99.9% | 24.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicare | 0.0% | 20.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 0.0% | 27.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $767 | $2,112 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $184 | $537 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 66.5% | 57.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 40.2% | 48.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.6% | 60.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.6% | 71.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.4% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.7% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 66.7% | 23.9% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.5% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.5% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,628 |
| Dental | 496 |
| Mental health | 18 |
| Total clinic visits | 8,216 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,970 | $767 | 99.9% | – |
| 2024 | 1,974 | $780 | 100.0% | – |
| 2023 | 2,074 | $970 | 100.0% | – |
| 2022 | 2,205 | $852 | 100.0% | – |
| 2021 | 2,238 | $1,212 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 2,141 | – | 100.0% | – |
| 2019 | 2,347 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,286 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 2,271 | – | 100.0% | – |
| 2016 | 2,199 | – | 100.0% | – |
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