The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc.
The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Rhode Island and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Providence. In 2025 it served 63,209 patients, down 2.0% from 64,499 in 2024. 10.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.1% across Rhode Island health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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63,209Patients served, 2025
10.5%of patients uninsured
62.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,541Total accrued cost per patient
$409Cost per visit
The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. compared with Rhode Island and the nation, 2025
| Measure | The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. | Rhode Island health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.2% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.9% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.3% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 10.5% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 62.0% | 50.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.3% | 29.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,541 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $409 | $403 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 70.3% | 61.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 53.2% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 66.7% | 61.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.0% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 67.8% | 67.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 83.8% | 87.0% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 54.1% | 43.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.8% | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.6% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 59,746 |
| Dental | 13,837 |
| Mental health | 2,702 |
| Total clinic visits | 238,260 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63,209 | $1,541 | 10.5% | 62.0% |
| 2024 | 64,499 | $1,632 | 11.2% | 60.9% |
| 2023 | 64,192 | $1,586 | 9.8% | 64.9% |
| 2022 | 62,489 | $1,496 | 9.0% | 62.4% |
| 2021 | 58,798 | $1,397 | 9.0% | 62.1% |
| 2020 | 56,805 | – | 11.6% | 60.2% |
| 2019 | 60,606 | – | 11.0% | 60.6% |
| 2018 | 53,971 | – | 9.4% | 64.5% |
| 2017 | 51,163 | – | 9.0% | 66.5% |
| 2016 | 49,282 | – | 9.8% | 64.9% |
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