University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Kentucky and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hazard and Hindman. In 2025 it served 6,259 patients, up 12.3% from 5,574 in 2024. 2.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.4% across Kentucky health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,259Patients served, 2025
2.4%of patients uninsured
51.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,995Total accrued cost per patient
$559Cost per visit
University of Kentucky compared with Kentucky and the nation, 2025
| Measure | University of Kentucky | Kentucky health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 34.5% | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.2% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 81.1% | 83.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 2.4% | 12.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 51.8% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 21.8% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.0% | 31.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,995 | $1,379 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $559 | $335 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.0% | 56.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 60.2% | 50.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.8% | 58.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.9% | 71.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 12.1% | 22.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 99.4% | 86.3% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 98.6% | 90.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 97.9% | 79.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,474 |
| Dental | 2,777 |
| Mental health | 429 |
| Total clinic visits | 22,355 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,259 | $1,995 | 2.4% | 51.8% |
| 2024 | 5,574 | $1,903 | 3.1% | 51.8% |
| 2023 | 5,312 | $2,063 | 5.8% | 51.1% |
| 2022 | 5,009 | $2,028 | 4.0% | 52.0% |
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