Springfield Medical Care System Inc. DBA North Star Health
Springfield Medical Care System Inc. DBA North Star Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Vermont and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Springfield, Charlestown, Chester, Londonderry, and Ludlow. In 2025 it served 24,069 patients, down 8.1% from 26,195 in 2024. 8.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 10.5% across Vermont health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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24,069Patients served, 2025
8.5%of patients uninsured
23.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,231Total accrued cost per patient
$348Cost per visit
Springfield Medical Care System Inc. DBA North Star Health compared with Vermont and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Springfield Medical Care System Inc. DBA North Star Health | Vermont health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.6% | 16.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 30.1% | 27.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 49.4% | 54.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 8.5% | 10.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.4% | 24.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 29.4% | 24.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 38.7% | 40.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,231 | $1,457 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $348 | $398 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 43.6% | 54.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 59.0% | 61.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 63.3% | 65.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.5% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.6% | 16.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 42.4% | 56.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 29.6% | 38.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 67.9% | 77.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.5% | 79.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 21,720 |
| Dental | 3,819 |
| Mental health | 2,003 |
| Total clinic visits | 85,144 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24,069 | $1,231 | 8.5% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 26,195 | $1,214 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 24,643 | $1,185 | 10.5% | 23.1% |
| 2022 | 24,715 | $1,045 | 4.4% | 25.9% |
| 2021 | 25,706 | $941 | 5.5% | 25.3% |
| 2020 | 24,394 | – | 5.9% | 24.0% |
| 2019 | 28,887 | – | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| 2018 | 29,685 | – | 6.9% | 23.1% |
| 2017 | 28,803 | – | 5.5% | 24.0% |
| 2016 | 29,025 | – | 5.8% | 25.0% |
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