Southeast Mississippi Rural Health, Inc
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Mississippi and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hattiesburg, Petal, Purvis, Lumberton, and Sumrall. In 2025 it served 35,735 patients, down 5.3% from 37,732 in 2024. 12.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 25.4% across Mississippi health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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35,735Patients served, 2025
12.2%of patients uninsured
27.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,104Total accrued cost per patient
$356Cost per visit
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health, Inc compared with Mississippi and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southeast Mississippi Rural Health, Inc | Mississippi health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.8% | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.8% | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 88.0% | 89.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.2% | 25.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.5% | 25.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.2% | 18.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 46.1% | 30.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,104 | $1,108 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $356 | $353 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 54.7% | 47.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.3% | 38.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.4% | 53.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.9% | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.4% | 27.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 71.9% | 84.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 72.6% | 63.7% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.5% | 89.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 75.4% | 82.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 34,014 |
| Dental | 3,067 |
| Mental health | 1,090 |
| Total clinic visits | 110,905 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35,735 | $1,104 | 12.2% | 27.5% |
| 2024 | 37,732 | $959 | 28.7% | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 36,738 | $966 | 30.2% | 28.5% |
| 2022 | 35,655 | $891 | 29.6% | 30.9% |
| 2021 | 34,347 | $846 | 32.5% | 29.3% |
| 2020 | 33,656 | – | 32.2% | 28.5% |
| 2019 | 34,974 | – | 27.6% | 28.2% |
| 2018 | 33,944 | – | 29.4% | 32.0% |
| 2017 | 33,425 | – | 28.2% | 33.6% |
| 2016 | 36,200 | – | 27.6% | 33.4% |
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