Toiyabe Indian Health Project

What Toiyabe Indian Health Project does

Toiyabe Indian Health Project is a non-profit, tribally operated ambulatory healthcare organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bishop, California. It serves the Native American populations of Inyo and Mono Counties in the Eastern Sierra region on behalf of a consortium of seven federally recognized tribes, while also opening its services to all community members regardless of ethnicity. The organization operates four clinical sites: the Bishop Clinic (its state-of-the-art main campus housing medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry, and administrative departments), the Bridgeport Clinic, the Lone Pine Clinic, and the Bishop Dialysis Center, which is the only certified dialysis provider in Owens Valley. Service lines span comprehensive outpatient medical care, dental, dialysis, pharmacy, optometry, behavioral health (including substance abuse treatment via the Wellness and Recovery program), WIC nutrition services, Elders support, youth prevention, and diabetes care and prevention, with telehealth now supplementing in-person behavioral health delivery.

The underlying technology platform is standard for U.S. ambulatory care: NextGen electronic health records, MedFusion-powered patient portal, a pharmacy upgraded with robotic dispensing, Sirona Cerec for same-day dental crowns, and the Refill Pro mobile app for prescription refill requests. Community-facing infrastructure includes community health representatives conducting home visits and transportation/medication delivery, and Community Wellness Program partnerships with 30+ tribal, county, school, and cultural organizations.

Toiyabe's revenue model is a hybrid of federal appropriations and clinical collections. The primary funding stream is direct Indian Health Service contracts under Title V/VI of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, supplemented by the Purchased and Referred Care Program for specialty services, Medicare/Medi-Cal/private insurance reimbursement for non-tribal and insured patients, and sliding-scale fees at Bridgeport and Lone Pine clinics for uninsured non-tribal patients. The organization is governed by the consortium tribes, is a member of the California Rural Indian Health Board since 1969, and has received CDC PICH and REACH grant funding for community wellness initiatives. It operates without external equity capital and is classified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Name

Toiyabe Indian Health Project

Legal name

Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc.

Website

https://toiyabe.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toiyabe Indian Health Project is a non-profit tribally operated ambulatory healthcare organization founded in 1968, serving Native American communities and the general public across Inyo and Mono Counties, California, through four clinic sites offering medical, dental, dialysis, pharmacy, optometry, and behavioral health services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal healthcare services
• Community health clinic
• Outpatient medical care
• Dialysis treatment services
• Pharmacy and dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Indian Health Service Funding: Federal funding through Indian Health Service for serving Native American patients. Toiyabe initiates direct contracts with Indian Health Service to provide health services.
2. Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) Program: Healthcare support program for eligible American Indians that can cover specialty healthcare services with no out-of-pocket expense for qualifying patients
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurance plans for services provided to non-native and insured patients
4. Sliding Scale Fees: Low-cost, sliding scale healthcare services at Lone Pine and Bridgeport clinics based on patient income level for non-native patients without insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Toiyabe Indian Health Project is a non-profit tribal community health organization delivering comprehensive outpatient medical, dental, dialysis, pharmacy, optometry, family/behavioral health, and public health services through four physical clinic locations in California's Eastern Sierra (Inyo and Mono Counties). It operates a consortium of seven federally recognized tribes and provides services to Native American patients through Indian Health Service funding as well as to the general community on a sliding scale or insurance-reimbursement basis.

Product overview

Toiyabe Indian Health Project is a non-profit community health clinic serving Inyo and Mono Counties in California, offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services to Native Americans and all community members. The organization operates as a consortium of seven federally recognized Tribes and provides services through a network of clinics (Bishop Clinic, Bridgeport Clinic, Lone Pine Clinic, and Dialysis Center). Core clinical services include Medical, Dental, Dialysis, Pharmacy, Optometry, Family Services (mental health/substance abuse), and Public Health programs. Digital services include a Patient Portal powered by MedFusion. Community programs encompass the Wellness and Recovery Program, Youth Prevention, WIC, Diabetes Prevention and Care, Elders Program, Community Wellness Program, Scholarship Program, and annual community events including the Road Run, Walk for Life, and Health Fair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Wellness Program: A program promoting health and wellness with community-based strategies focusing on Healthy Eating and Active Living, funded by CDC grants PICH and REACH.

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive outpatient medical care for patients of all ages including acupuncture, chronic disease management, comprehensive family planning, geriatric medicine, immunizations, and pediatrics.
• Dental Services Dental care using advanced digital imaging and new dental materials including bonded ceramic crowns; covers preventive dentistry, oral diagnosis, oral surgery, operative dentistry, prosthetics, and endodontics; Sirona Cerec enables same-day crowns.
• Dialysis Center Renal disease care and patient rehabilitation services; the only certified dialysis provider in Owens Valley, serving locals and visitors in the Bishop area.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service pharmacy with pharmacists, technicians and clerks; includes prescription consultation, refill services via Refill Pro app, and over-the-counter medications for tribal members and employees.
• Optometry Services Full-service optometry with eye exams, retinal imaging, prescription glasses, contact lens services, and treatment of eye diseases.
• Family Services (Behavioral Health) Mental health and behavioral health services integrating traditional cultural practices and Western medicine, including Wellness and Recovery (substance abuse treatment), Behavioral Health therapy, and Youth Prevention programs; telehealth for therapy and psychiatric services available.
• Purchased & Referred Care Program (PRC) Financial healthcare support program for eligible American Indians to receive specialty healthcare services not available at Toiyabe clinics, with no out-of-pocket expense when eligible.
• Patient Portal Online patient portal for accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, requesting refills, and communicating with healthcare providers, powered by MedFusion.
• Wellness and Recovery Program (Substance Abuse Treatment) Substance abuse treatment including 90-day outpatient program, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders, Contingency Management for methamphetamine use, and ASAM assessments.
• Behavioral Health Program Professional individual, family, and group therapy with trauma-informed, culturally competent treatment, including psychiatric care and telehealth services.
• Youth Prevention Program Culturally-based outreach and education for youth addressing drug and alcohol prevention, suicide awareness, and pregnancy prevention.
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age 5 providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy eating tips, and referrals to health care services; services provided at no cost to eligible families including hospital and home visits.
• Diabetes Prevention and Care Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Dialysis Center is award-winning and fully staffed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• CRIHB (California Rural Indian Health Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Member since 1969. CRIHB is a membership organization providing collective advocacy, support, and resources for Indian health programs across California. Toiyabe benefits from shared resources, policy advocacy, and collaborative initiatives.
• Tribal Governments and OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with tribal governments to create healthier communities. Includes Antelope Valley Indian Community, Big Pine Paiute Tribe, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Bridgeport Indian Colony, Fort Independence Tribe, Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Tribe, Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, and Utu Utu Gwaitu Tribe. Joint initiatives on chronic disease prevention, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
• Northern Inyo HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partnership for comprehensive patient care coordination and referrals
• Inyo County Health and Human ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department partnership for public health initiatives, tobacco cessation, behavioral health services, and WIC programs
• Mono County Health ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department partnership including Public Health, Social Services, and Behavioral Health Services
• Local School DistrictssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Big Pine School District, Bishop Elementary School, Lee Vining Elementary School, and others for youth health education, Walk to School Day, and school garden initiatives
• Cerro Coso Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for community health initiatives
• Paiute Shoshone Cultural CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural center partnership for preserving and expanding cultural heritage in health programming
• Public Health InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health research and advocacy organization partnership for community wellness initiatives
• Owens Valley Career Development CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer development services partnership supporting tribal community members
• Intertribal Agriculture CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tribal agriculture organization partnership for food sovereignty and Indigenous farming initiatives

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karuk Tribal Health and Human Services: California tribal health program operating clinics along the Klamath River with medical, dental, behavioral health, and public health services; comparable rural tribal ambulatory model.
• Native American Health Center (Oakland): Urban Indian health organization in California providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness services to Native American populations; comparable tribal-affiliated ambulatory model with insurance and grant revenue mix.
• Consolidated Tribal Health Project: California-based consortium of multiple tribes providing comprehensive ambulatory health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy; directly comparable consortium governance and IHS funding structure.
• Chapa-De Indian Health: California-based tribal 638 Indian Health Service ambulatory program offering medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to Native American patients across multiple clinic locations; directly comparable as a tribally-operated multi-service ambulatory health provider.
• Fresno American Indian Health Project: Central California tribal-serving health organization offering medical, behavioral health, and traditional healing services; comparable as a community-based Native American ambulatory health provider with cultural-integration focus.
• San Diego American Indian Health Center: Tribally-affiliated urban Indian health center offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness programs; comparable service mix and cultural integration model.
• Northern Valley Indian Health: California tribal 638 health program operating multiple clinic sites across Northern California with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services; directly comparable as a multi-site IHS-funded ambulatory network.
• Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. Large California tribal 638 health program operating multiple clinics with medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and WIC services under IHS funding; directly comparable structure, funding model, and patient population.

Broad incumbents

• Clinicas del Camino Real: Large California federally qualified health center (FQHC) network with multiple clinics in Ventura and surrounding counties offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services; comparable as a multi-site ambulatory safety-net provider but not tribally-operated.

Others

• California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB): Membership consortium of which Toiyabe has been a member since 1969, providing collective advocacy, training, and shared services to California tribal health programs; relevant as an ecosystem and policy-advocacy peer rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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