Tribal Health Care

Self-insured Health Care: I tried unsuccessfully to start up an insurance company that would be used by the government, casino and all our organizations. With this type insurance we can service all our employees better, fund a new clinic and take control of our health care costs. Whether or not I’m successful I will investigate all parameters and figure out if it is feasible and affordable.

New Clinic: I know there is an effort to build a new clinic and many have already made up their minds for or against. I haven’t yet made a decision. Once I have access to all the financial statements and projections and what they are based on, I’ll have a better idea what makes the best sense for us.

Clinic Profits: It’s not our choice; on what we can spend clinic profits. We have a government status that enables purchasing and rock bottom prices and lucrative billing rates. These same rules prohibit using the profits for non-health related expenditures. Unfortunately Medicaid payments are currently in jeopardy and it may be months or a year before we know if the Clinic will be able to maintain its current profit margins.