Whatley Health Services, Inc.
Whatley Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Tuscaloosa, Aliceville, Carrollton, Eutaw, and Gordo. In 2025 it served 15,743 patients, down 10.6% from 17,614 in 2024. 28.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,743Patients served, 2025
28.0%of patients uninsured
28.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,868Total accrued cost per patient
$567Cost per visit
Whatley Health Services, Inc. compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Whatley Health Services, Inc. | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 23.6% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.9% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 28.0% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 28.5% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.1% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.5% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,868 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $567 | $422 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 43.2% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 33.9% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 61.7% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 58.3% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.9% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.0% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 48.6% | 69.2% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 46.0% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.3% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.3% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,923 |
| Dental | 2,509 |
| Mental health | 283 |
| Total clinic visits | 51,829 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,743 | $1,868 | 28.0% | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 17,614 | $1,502 | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 18,497 | $1,285 | 36.0% | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 20,085 | $1,128 | 52.8% | 25.0% |
| 2021 | 20,087 | $1,108 | 55.4% | 24.5% |
| 2020 | 21,387 | – | 54.6% | 23.0% |
| 2019 | 21,404 | – | 52.2% | 24.2% |
| 2018 | 23,816 | – | 49.7% | 25.8% |
| 2017 | 25,186 | – | 48.8% | 25.1% |
| 2016 | 26,291 | – | 50.4% | 24.8% |
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