St. Joseph's Mercy Care Services
St. Joseph's Mercy Care Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Atlanta. In 2025 it served 18,089 patients, down 4.9% from 19,029 in 2024. 58.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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18,089Patients served, 2025
58.2%of patients uninsured
22.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,486Total accrued cost per patient
St. Joseph's Mercy Care Services compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | St. Joseph's Mercy Care Services | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.2% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.7% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.1% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 58.2% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 22.8% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.3% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 12.7% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,486 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.4% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 17.9% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.9% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.1% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.4% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.4% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.3% | 16.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.2% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.8% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 14,171 |
| Dental | 4,586 |
| Mental health | 4,050 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,089 | $1,486 | 58.2% | 22.8% |
| 2024 | 19,029 | $1,593 | 57.7% | 24.4% |
| 2023 | 17,675 | $1,449 | 53.0% | 29.9% |
| 2022 | 15,915 | $1,379 | 53.1% | 32.4% |
| 2021 | 16,193 | $1,191 | 55.6% | 30.3% |
| 2020 | 15,621 | $1,223 | 58.4% | 29.2% |
| 2019 | 15,748 | $1,152 | 77.1% | 12.4% |
| 2018 | 14,720 | – | 74.6% | 15.3% |
| 2017 | 13,459 | $1,145 | 79.4% | 12.6% |
| 2016 | 11,938 | – | 88.0% | 5.9% |
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