Valley Healthcare System, Inc.
Valley Healthcare System, Inc. 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 Columbus, Fortson, Lumpkin, and Talbotton. In 2025 it served 11,260 patients, up 0.8% from 11,169 in 2024. 34.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,260Patients served, 2025
34.7%of patients uninsured
25.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,078Total accrued cost per patient
$429Cost per visit
Valley Healthcare System, Inc. compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Valley Healthcare System, Inc. | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.3% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 83.4% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 34.7% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.2% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.5% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.6% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,078 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $429 | $326 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 40.8% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.9% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 57.5% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 33.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.2% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 75.7% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.3% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,028 |
| Dental | 2,609 |
| Mental health | 476 |
| Total clinic visits | 28,292 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,260 | $1,078 | 34.7% | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 11,169 | $1,062 | 34.1% | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 10,458 | $1,023 | 28.0% | 34.8% |
| 2022 | 10,750 | $996 | 30.1% | 35.7% |
| 2021 | 11,401 | $756 | 30.6% | 29.8% |
| 2020 | 11,702 | – | 31.8% | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 10,969 | – | 37.4% | 28.7% |
| 2018 | 11,278 | – | 35.4% | 27.7% |
| 2017 | 12,273 | – | 38.7% | 30.4% |
| 2016 | 11,196 | – | 39.9% | 31.4% |
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