Central Valley Indian Health

What Central Valley Indian Health does

Central Valley Indian Health, Inc. (CVIH) is a private nonprofit healthcare organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Clovis, California. It operates as a P.L. 93-638 Program under contract with the federal Indian Health Service, delivering healthcare services to documented California Indians and their descendants residing in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors representing six distinct tribal service areas, and serves patients exclusively through six clinic locations (Clovis, Bullard, Prather, North Fork, Tachi/Lemoore, and a Behavioral Health site) with a seventh Oakhurst facility under development.

CVIH delivers an integrated portfolio of clinical and community health services including primary medical care, dental hygiene and restorative services, behavioral health (individual, couples, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling), nutrition counseling with diabetes education, podiatry, pain management, and optical services, supplemented by outreach programming such as transportation, Community Health Representative home visits, Public Health Nursing, immunization clinics, and a new Child Safety Program. The underlying technology stack is built on the eClinicalWorks electronic health record platform with a patient portal and the Healow mobile app, which together provide 24/7 access to records, lab results, scheduling, provider messaging, prescription viewing, and Televisit telehealth appointments for medical and nutrition visits.

The business model blends federal IHS P.L. 93-638 contract/compact funding with third-party insurance reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, SCHIP, and most private insurances) and a sliding fee scale tied to HHS Poverty Guidelines that allows 0%–100% discounts based on family size and income. GTM is community-led: patient acquisition occurs through tribal referrals, community outreach, transportation services, and word-of-mouth within Native American communities. The organization holds no patents, has no disclosed AI capabilities, has not raised external funding, and operates as an independent nonprofit rather than a subsidiary of any parent entity.

Name

Central Valley Indian Health

Legal name

Central Valley Indian Health, Inc.

Website

https://cvih.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Valley Indian Health is a nonprofit, IHS-funded P.L. 93-638 tribal health program operating six clinics across California's Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. It delivers medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, and outreach services exclusively to documented California Indians and their descendants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Healthcare Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Tribal health services
• Primary medical care
• Community dental services
• Behavioral health therapy
• Patient outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clovis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Contracts: CVIH operates as a P.L. 93-638 Program that contracts with the Indian Health Service to provide healthcare services to Native American communities in the Central Valley
2. Insurance Reimbursement: CVIH accepts Medicaid, Medicare, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and most private insurances for reimbursement of healthcare services
3. Sliding Fee Scale: Services provided based on HHS 100% Poverty Guidelines with discounts ranging from 0% to 100% based on family size and annual income

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Valley Indian Health delivers comprehensive healthcare services to Native American communities in California's Central Valley through six clinic locations under a P.L. 93-638 contract with the Indian Health Service. Its portfolio spans primary Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Nutrition, Optical, Podiatry, Pain Management, Outreach, and Substance Use Disorder services, supported by an eClinicalWorks patient portal with Televisit capability and an income-based sliding fee scale.

Product overview

Central Valley Indian Health, Inc. is a healthcare organization operating six clinic locations (Clovis, Bullard, Prather, North Fork, Tachi, and a planned Oakhurst location) that provides comprehensive healthcare services to Native American communities in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties under a P.L. 93-638 Program contracting with the Indian Health Service. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services including Medical Services (primary care, podiatry, pain management, optical), Dental Services, Nutrition Services with diabetes education, Behavioral Health Services (individual, couples, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling), and Outreach Services (transportation, Community Health Representatives, immunizations, Child Safety Program). Services are accessible through a patient portal and mobile Healow app, with televisits available for remote consultations. The organization operates a sliding fee schedule based on income to ensure accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary medical care for Native American patients including general medicine, health education, podiatry, pain management, optical, and nutrition counseling. Walk-in hours available; appointments recommended. Offered across the CVIH clinic network.
• Dental Services Primary dental services including dental hygiene, diagnostics, and restorative services delivered at the Clovis, Prather, and Tachi clinic locations.
• Nutrition Services Medical nutrition therapy provided by Registered Dietitians who are also Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Covers diabetes management, healthy meal planning, weight management, heart and kidney disease management, gastric bypass/sleeve management, fatty liver disease management, and eating disorder management, with online televisits available.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health therapy including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling for Native American patients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, grief, and difficult life adjustments. Delivered at the Clovis Behavioral Health Services location.
• Outreach Services Community-based health support for eligible Native American patients including transportation to clinics, Community Health Representative (CHR) visits, Public Health Nursing visits, health education classes, and immunization clinics.
• Optical Services Eye care including optician services delivered at the Clovis Clinic, with the Clovis expansion adding additional optical capacity.
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services Comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and counseling for Native American patients, with Narcan (naloxone) available at all CVIH clinic locations and dedicated opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs.
• Patient Portal 24/7 secure online access to medical records through the eClinicalWorks web portal and Healow mobile app (Practice Code JFAHCA). Allows Native American patients to view lab results, appointments, immunizations, prescriptions, message providers, and pay bills online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sliding Fee Scale covers 0-100% discounts based on HHS Poverty Guidelines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Health Service (IHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVIH operates as a P.L. 93-638 Program that contracts with the Indian Health Service to provide healthcare services to Native American communities in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. IHS is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
• Fresno County Department of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public health resource referral partner for CVIH patients in Fresno County
• Madera County Dept. of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public health resource referral partner for CVIH patients in Madera County
• Kings County Department of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public health resource referral partner for CVIH patients in Kings County
• eClinicalWorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the patient portal platform (Healow app) used by CVIH for patient access to medical records, telehealth services, appointment scheduling, and billing

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chapa-De Indian Health: P.L. 93-638 tribal health program serving Native American communities in the Sacramento foothills (Auburn and Grass Valley) with comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable mission, payer mix, and California 638 model.
• Sacramento Native American Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center and Native American-focused health program serving Sacramento's urban and tribal Native population with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable mission, payer mix, and service breadth to CVIH.
• Native American Health Center: Community-based FQHC serving California's urban Native American population (Oakland, San Francisco, and Richmond) with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness services. Comparable service-line breadth and culturally-tailored care model to CVIH.
• Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley: A P.L. 93-638 tribal 638 program serving Native American communities in Santa Clara County with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community health services. Most directly comparable urban/rural California 638 program to CVIH's model.
• United Indian Health Services: Tribal 638 consortium serving Native American communities along California's north coast (Del Norte, Humboldt, and surrounding counties) with a network of clinics offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and community services. Closely mirrors CVIH's multi-clinic California 638 structure.
• Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health: P.L. 93-638 tribal health program operating multiple clinic sites across Riverside and San Bernardino counties for Native American patients. Closely matches CVIH's multi-clinic, multi-county, multi-service-line 638 operating model.
• Toiyabe Indian Health Project: Tribal 638 health program serving Native Americans across a large multi-county service area in eastern California and Nevada with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community services. Comparable multi-site, multi-county 638 operating footprint to CVIH.
• Feather River Tribal Health: P.L. 93-638 tribal health program serving Native American communities in Northern California's Oroville area with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community health services. Directly comparable California 638 operating model to CVIH.

Regional players

• Karuk Tribal Health & Human Services: Tribal health program serving the Karuk and other Native American communities in far northern California along the Klamath and Salmon rivers. Comparable 638-style services but in a more remote geography than CVIH's Central Valley footprint.

Others

• eClinicalWorks: EHR and patient engagement platform vendor powering CVIH's patient portal (Healow) and Televisit infrastructure. Included as an enabling technology partner whose roadmap directly affects CVIH's digital delivery capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralValleyIndianHealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/central_valley_indian_health

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Funding overview

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Investors

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