K'ima:w Medical Center

What K'ima:w Medical Center does

K'ima:w Medical Center (KMC) is an ambulatory tribal health clinic located on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation in Hoopa, Humboldt County, California. Founded in 1974 and operating as an entity of the federally recognized Hoopa Valley Tribe, the clinic delivers a vertically integrated suite of healthcare services including primary medical care, behavioral health and substance use treatment (including a Medication Assisted Treatment program), pharmacy, dental, clinical laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and the only tribal ambulance service in California, operating 365 days per year. Specialized programs extend the platform into diabetes education (with the XOJI K'IWIYUL real-food initiative), senior nutrition, transportation assistance, tele-medicine specialist access (coordinated by a dedicated Telemedicine Coordinator), and culturally anchored wellness services such as the Hupa Language Class and Cultural Path to Wellness activities.

KMC's business model is a hybrid of federal/tribal appropriations, third-party patient billing, and grant funding. As a tribal health clinic under the Indian Health Service (IHS) system, services are provided to Native American beneficiaries at no cost; non-Native patients are seen on a space-available basis or through other payment arrangements, with billable services flowing through Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers. Revenue is supplemented by federal and grant-funded community programs — including the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant (awarded November 2022), the diabetes program, senior nutrition, and medication assisted treatment — managed through dedicated program staff and a Grants Compliance Officer. The facility is the only tribal health clinic in California with Joint Commission Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation, sustained since 2000, and in 2023 KMC achieved the highest Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) scores (23/26 measures) among all California Tribal Clinics.

Operationally, KMC is governed by a KMC Governing Board under tribal sovereignty, with executive leadership including a CEO (newly transitioned to Stephen Stake, DrPH, MHS, CPH from Johns Hopkins) and COO/Chief Administrative and Quality Officer Jessica Mosier. The organization employs between 101 and 250 staff across clinical, fiscal, IT, and administrative functions, supported by standard healthcare IT (IHS RPMS EHR, IHS PHR and MyDentistLink patient portals, HealthStream LMS, MIP/Abila financials, Microix procurement). Current strategic priorities include a new Behavioral Health Building (RFP due February 2026), an employee housing project, and acquisition of a mobile medical RV to extend outreach across the reservation and surrounding rural Humboldt County communities.

Name

K'ima:w Medical Center

Legal name

K'ima:w Medical Center

Website

https://kimaw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

K'ima:w Medical Center is a tribal ambulatory health clinic on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation in Humboldt County, California, operated by the Hoopa Valley Tribe since 1974. It provides medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, imaging, and ambulance services to the Native American community and surrounding rural population, and is the only Joint Commission-accredited tribal health clinic in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Ambulatory Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Tribal health services
• Ambulatory healthcare
• Primary care clinic
• Community health programs
• Emergency medical transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoopa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal/Tribal Health Services: K'ima:w Medical Center operates as a tribal health clinic receiving funding from the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Hoopa Valley Tribe. Services are provided to Native American people and others who may seek health services in the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and surrounding area.
2. Patient Services Revenue: Healthcare services billed through insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers for eligible patients.
3. Grant Funded Programs: Various grant-funded community health programs including diabetes program, senior nutrition, medication assisted treatment, and COVID-19 related programs through grants such as the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant (November 2022).

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K'ima:w Medical Center is an ambulatory healthcare clinic delivering comprehensive medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, laboratory, imaging, and emergency ambulance services to Native American beneficiaries of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and the surrounding rural community of Humboldt County, California. The center also runs culturally-integrated community health programs including diabetes management, senior nutrition, medication-assisted treatment, and Hupa language and cultural wellness activities, supplemented by telemedicine access to specialists and patient transportation support.

Product overview

K'ima:w Medical Center is a tribal health clinic operated as an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, providing comprehensive ambulatory healthcare services to the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and surrounding rural Humboldt County, California. The organization operates a multi-module healthcare platform centered on core clinical services (Medical Clinic, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Dental, Laboratory, and Imaging) supplemented by specialized programs including a Diabetes Program, Senior Nutrition, Transportation Services, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and culturally-integrated wellness programs. The facility provides emergency care through the only tribal ambulance service in California and offers access to specialists via telemedicine. Patient-facing digital services include an IHS PHR-based medical patient portal, MyDentistLink dental patient portal, and online medication refill request functionality. The organization was awarded the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant in 2022 and maintains Joint Commission accreditation. Founded in 1974, K'ima:w is the only tribal health clinic in California with Joint Commission accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Clinic Services Primary care medical services including annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and access to family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners for Native American beneficiaries and the surrounding community.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, and outpatient counseling services for patients in the Hoopa Valley area, including outpatient appointments and substance use disorder treatment.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service pharmacy providing medication dispensing, medication refills via online and phone-based systems, and medication counseling to patients.
• Dental Services General dentistry including exams, cleanings, fluoride application, sealants, and pediatric dental care through a dedicated Kids Dental Clinic for children.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing services for diagnostic purposes supporting the medical center's medical and specialty departments.
• Imaging Services Radiology and diagnostic imaging services including X-rays and other imaging modalities for medical diagnosis.
• Ambulance Services Emergency medical transportation and response serving the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and surrounding areas, operating 365 days per year.
• Diabetes Program Diabetes education, management, and support services including annual diabetes walks and community outreach under the XOJI K'IWIYUL (real food) initiative.
• Senior Nutrition Program Nutrition services and programs specifically designed for senior community members.
• Transportation Services Patient transportation assistance including gas vouchers and non-emergent medical transportation to help patients access healthcare services.
• Telehealth/Telemedicine Services Access to medical specialists through telemedicine, enabling remote consultations with healthcare providers.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program Addiction medicine program providing medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, including opioid addiction treatment.
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Substance abuse treatment and recovery services supporting patients with alcohol and drug dependency issues.
• Patient Referral Center (PRC) Referral coordination services helping patients access specialized care and services outside the medical center.
• Native Connections Program Culturally-specific services and support connecting Native American patients with community resources and cultural wellness programs.
• Native Connections for Women and Children (NCWC) Native Connections program services tailored to women and children in the community.
• Infection Control Services Public health infection control services including COVID-19 monitoring, monkeypox information, daily COVID updates, and vaccination programs.
• COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Program COVID-19 testing and treatment program providing testing, antiviral medication (Paxlovid), and treatment for eligible patients 12 years and older.
• Assistance Programs Emergency assistance programs including LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), LIHWAP (Low Income Household Water Assistance Program), Elders Kerosene program, and general emergency assistance.
• Patient Benefits Services Benefits enrollment assistance including help with Medi-Cal applications and other healthcare coverage programs.
• Cultural Path to Wellness Culturally-integrated wellness programs including Hupa Language Classes and traditional cultural activities supporting community health.
• Online Medication Refill Request System Patient-facing online portal allowing medication refill requests via web form submission or automated phone system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved highest GPRA scores (23/26) out of all California Tribal Clinics in 2023

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karuk Tribal Health and Human Services: Tribal health program serving the Karuk Tribe in remote Northern California with ambulatory medical, dental, behavioral, and community services. Comparable as a small rural tribal ambulatory provider with cultural-integration focus.
• Feather River Tribal Health: Northern California tribal health program offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services. Comparable as a small tribal ambulatory provider in rural Northern California with similar IHS-funding structure.
• Chapa-De Indian Health: California tribal-affiliated ambulatory health center serving AI/AN populations with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable in scope (multi-service ambulatory), funding model (IHS/grants), and mission of culturally integrated care.
• Toiyabe Indian Health Project: Tribal health program serving multiple tribes in Eastern California/Nevada with comprehensive ambulatory care. Comparable as an IHS-funded multi-service ambulatory provider with similar community health and cultural programs.
• Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC): Urban Indian health organization providing medical, behavioral health, dental, and wellness services to AI/AN populations. Comparable as an Indian-health ambulatory provider with culturally integrated programs, though located in an urban rather than reservation setting.
• Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health: California tribal consortium delivering ambulatory health services to multiple Southern California tribes. Comparable in mission, IHS funding dependency, and multi-service ambulatory care model.
• United Indian Health Services (UIHS): California-based consortium of tribal health programs serving multiple North Coast tribes with medical, dental, behavioral, and community health services. Most directly comparable to K'ima:w as a fellow tribal health provider in the same region (and is referenced as a prior employer of a KMC clinician).
• Sonoma County Indian Health Project (SCIHP): Tribal health program providing comprehensive ambulatory care to AI/AN communities in Sonoma County. Comparable as a Northern California tribal ambulatory provider with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness programs.

Broad incumbents

• Open Door Community Health Centers: FQHC serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties with broad ambulatory medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a regional non-profit ambulatory provider operating in the same rural service area, though without tribal-specific mission.

Others

• Redwood Community Health Coalition: Network of FQHCs and community health centers in the North Bay/North Coast region including Humboldt County. Comparable as a peer ecosystem/network of safety-net ambulatory providers serving overlapping rural populations, though not a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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