Choctaw Health Center

What Choctaw Health Center does

Choctaw Health Center (CHC) is a tribally-owned, non-profit ambulatory healthcare system operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) under a Title V compact with the Indian Health Service. Founded in 1976 on the Pearl River Reservation and now operating from a new main facility opened in 2015, CHC delivers comprehensive healthcare across a 36-room outpatient department, an 18-chair (28-chair network-wide) dental department, six treatment rooms, a 24/7 emergency department with helipad access, an inpatient unit, and behavioral and public health services. The center serves the MBCI's 11,000+ members across 8 reservation communities spanning 35,000+ acres in East Central Mississippi, with additional reach into Western Tennessee through contracted providers.

The service portfolio spans primary care, emergency medicine, EMS, pharmacy (with drive-thru, B-Script text alerts, and RefillPro mobile app), dental, behavioral health (including EMDR therapy and crisis intervention), medical imaging (radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, bone densitometry), laboratory, audiology, vision care, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, diabetes management, women's wellness, WIC nutrition, environmental health, veterans affairs, and a fitness center. Digital services include the HealtheLife patient portal, telephone-clinic telehealth, Good Health Network in-room television, and a Compliance Hotline. Three satellite clinics (Bogue Chitto, Conehatta, Red Water), a Mobile Medical Unit, and a network of contracted external providers extend access across reservation communities and beyond.

CHC is funded primarily through the Indian Health Service (IHS) for direct care to eligible American Indian patients at no cost, with secondary revenue from the Purchased & Referred Care (PRC) program (payor of last resort), and third-party collections through Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance under an Alternate Resource insurance program. The center is governed by a board representing all eight tribal communities, chaired by Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, and operates under FTCA malpractice coverage. Operations are supported by a workforce of 51-100 employees with 42 current openings, reflecting active service expansion.

Name

Choctaw Health Center

Legal name

Choctaw Health Center

Website

https://choctawhealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Choctaw Health Center is a tribally-owned, non-profit Indian Health Service-funded healthcare system operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, delivering comprehensive ambulatory, emergency, dental, and behavioral health services to ~11,000 MBCI members across 8 reservation communities in East Central Mississippi through a main hospital, three satellite clinics, and a mobile medical unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Tribal healthcare services
• Primary medical care
• Emergency medical services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Dental and pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Indian Health Service (IHS) Direct Care: Primary care services provided at no cost to eligible American Indian patients through IHS funding
2. Purchased & Referred Care (PRC): Program that covers healthcare services not available at CHC, acting as payor of last resort for eligible tribal members. Funding is limited and based on medical priority, eligibility criteria, and availability of funds.
3. Alternate Resource Insurance: Assistance programs helping patients apply for Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Full-time MBCI tribal entity employees are eligible for health insurance at no cost.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Choctaw Health Center is a tribally-operated non-profit healthcare facility providing comprehensive ambulatory, inpatient, emergency, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and ancillary medical services to Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians members and other eligible American Indian patients. Services are delivered through a main hospital on Pearl River Reservation, three satellite clinics, and a mobile medical unit, with referrals to external specialty providers when needed.

Product overview

Choctaw Health Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, offering a broad portfolio of integrated medical services through a multi-facility network. The organization operates one main hospital at Pearl River Reservation (opened 2015) plus three satellite clinics in Bogue Chitto, Conehatta, and Red Water communities. Core clinical services include Primary Care, Emergency Room (with 24/7 EMS), Pharmacy (with drive-thru), Dental (4 clinics with 28 chairs), Behavioral Health, Medical Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography), Laboratory, Inpatient Unit, and Specialty Clinic. Specialized programs include Women's Wellness, Vision Center, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Diabetes Clinic, WIC nutrition program, and Veterans Affairs. The facility offers digital services including a Patient Portal (HealtheLife), Telephone Clinic telehealth, B-Script medication alerts, RefillPro mobile app, and Good Health TV in patient rooms. Support services encompass Managed Care coordination, Public Health Services, Health Information Management, Environmental Health Services, Patient Advocacy, and Shoti Cafe dining. This multi-tiered structure provides the Choctaw community with comprehensive, culturally-sensitive healthcare spanning preventive, acute, chronic, and emergency care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chahta Okla Fitness Center: Fitness center operated by Choctaw Health Center for MBCI employees and community members, located at Choctaw Town Center

Products and services

• Primary Care
• Emergency Room
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Behavioral Health
• Medical Imaging
• Laboratory
• Inpatient Unit
• Specialty Clinic
• Women's Wellness Center
• Vision Center
• Audiology
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Diabetes Clinic
• Chahta Okla Fitness Center
• Mobile Medical Unit
• Managed Care
• Public Health Services
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Nutrition
• Veterans Affairs
• Environmental Health Services
• Bogue Chitto Clinic
• Conehatta Clinic
• Red Water Clinic
• Choctaw Health Center Main Hospital
• COVID/Emergency Relief Facility (CERF)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 11,000 MBCI tribal members across 8 reservation communities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Good Health NetworksupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to provide interactive television system in patient rooms, allowing patients to learn about medical conditions and access hospital information through their in-room TV
• Anderson Regional Health SystemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital meal program coordination providing meals to MBCI patients' immediate family members during hospitalization
• Regency Hospital CompanysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital meal program coordination for MBCI patient family members
• Rush Foundation HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital meal program coordination for MBCI patient family members
• University Medical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital meal program coordination for MBCI patient family members
• St. Dominic HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital meal program coordination for MBCI patient family members
• Delta DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental insurance coverage provider for employees, offering comprehensive dental coverage
• EyeMedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVision insurance coverage provider offering access to provider network for routine eye exams and corrective eyewear
• Colonial LifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife and disability insurance provider offering employer-paid life insurance with AD&D, optional additional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pearl River ResortsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployee discount program offering 40% off retail items, 30% off select restaurants, discounted season passes to Geyser Falls, 20% off spa services, and reduced golf rates at Dancing Rabbit Golf
• Bay Springs Eye CaresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted vision care provider for Bogue Homa tribal members at 2684 MS-15, Bay Springs, MS
• McMillan Eye CaresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted vision care provider for Henning, TN tribal members at 185 Wesley-Reed Dr, Atoka, TN 38004
• Meridian Ear, Nose & Throat ClinicsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferred audiology services provider for patients requiring services beyond CHC Audiology Department capabilities
• University Mississippi Medical Center AudiologysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferred audiology services provider for patients requiring specialized services not available at CHC
• Primary Eyecare and Optical of MeridiansupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEyeglass manufacturer for CHC Eyeglass Program, produces eyeglasses ordered through Vision Center
• Dr. Bob Dalsania (Henning, TN)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract dental services provider for Henning, TN tribal members at 839 U.S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019
• Aspire Dental (Bok Homa)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract dental services provider for Bok Homa tribal members

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: Tribal health consortium operating the Alaska Native Medical Center and statewide referral network for Alaska Native/American Indian beneficiaries. Directly comparable as a tribally-managed, IHS-funded health system delivering comprehensive care to a defined indigenous population across multiple sites.
• Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority: Tribally-operated hospital and outpatient system serving the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina under Title V/VI IHS compact. Closest functional peer to CHC: similar federal-tribal self-governance model, comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services, and culturally-embedded care delivery for a defined tribal population.
• Gila River Health Care: Tribally-operated health system serving the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, providing hospital, outpatient, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under a self-governance compact. Comparable scale and service breadth to CHC within an IHS-funded tribal framework.
• Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation: Tribally-managed hospital and outpatient system serving the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. Comparable as a tribally-operated 638/Title V healthcare delivery organization with hospital, ER, outpatient, dental, and satellite clinic operations similar to CHC's footprint.
• Southcentral Foundation: Tribally-owned primary care and behavioral health system for Alaska Native and American Indian people in the Anchorage area, recognized for its Nuka System of Care. Peer to CHC as a tribally-operated, IHS-funded integrated care model; represents a higher-maturity reference point for tribal primary care transformation.

Regional players

• Northern Navajo Medical Center: IHS-operated hospital in Shiprock, NM serving Navajo Nation communities. Direct comparability in scope (hospital, ER, outpatient, dental, behavioral health) and patient base (federally recognized tribal population), but operates in a different geography under federal direct management rather than tribal self-governance.
• Wentworth-Douglass Hospital: Not-for-profit community hospital in Dover, NH owned by Mass General Brigham. Not a direct competitor, but representative of a similarly-sized community/rural non-profit hospital with comparable inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary service mix for benchmarking operational and financial metrics.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Health Service (Federal Direct Care): Federal agency operating direct-care hospitals, health centers, and clinics across Indian Country. CHC is a tribal compactor/contractor within the IHS system, so federal IHS-operated facilities represent the upstream incumbent whose funding and policy framework shape CHC's operating model.

Others

• National Indian Health Board: National non-profit advocacy organization representing tribal health interests before Congress and federal agencies. Adjacent rather than competitive: NIHB shapes the policy and funding environment in which CHC operates, making it a key ecosystem participant for any tribal health system analysis.

Emerging players

• HealthPoint (formerly Community Health Centers): Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network in the Pacific Northwest providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy to underserved populations. Comparable as a non-profit safety-net provider with a defined patient population and grant-supported operating model, though funded via HRSA rather than IHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Choctaw-Health-Center-386963912115878
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/choctaw-health-center

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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