District Transparency

What are Healthcare Districts? Healthcare Districts are public entities that provide community-based health care services to residents throughout the state. They respond to the needs in their District by providing a range of services, which may include:

• Hospitals and clinics
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Emergency medical services
• Education and wellness programs

Each of California's Healthcare Districts is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who are directly accountable to the communities they serve.

Want to know more about how local healthcare districts contribute to your community? Visit the Association of California Healthcare Districts website to explore their initiatives, resources, and the vital role they play in California’s healthcare system.

• Informational Links:
  • Health Care/ Hospital Districts Principle Enabling Act (abbreviated information - internal link)
  • Health and Safety Code §32000 et seq. (California Legislative Information website)

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Contact us:

• Telephone: (760) 873-5811 (Main Switchboard)
  • Hearing Impaired?
    Call Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 for assistance
• Main Address: 150 Pioneer Lane, Bishop, CA 93514 (link to map)
• Contact NIH here (Contact form for general inquiries)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS INFORMATION

• Meet our Board of Directors (NIHD webpage)
• District Boundaries & Zone Map (Inyo County GIS site)
• District Board Elections/Vacancy Process
  • General Information (NIHD webpage)
  • Policy for Appointment/Election to Unexpired Board Terms (pdf)
• District Board Meeting & Agenda Information (NIHD webpage)
  • Meeting Minutes Archive available on right hand side of page
• District Board Mission, Vision, & Values Statement (NIHD webpage)
• NIHD Board Meetings - Brown Act Policy (pdf)

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

• District Health Services (NIHD webpage)

• District Bylaws (pdf, updated 6/15/2022)

• District Boundaries & Zone Map (Inyo County GIS site)
• Hospital License (pdf)
• FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  • Budgets - Current Fiscal Year (approved by Board of Directors 8/28/2024)
    • FY 2025 Operating Budget (pdf)
    • FY 2025 Capital Budget (pdf)
  • Audited Financial Statements (NIHD webpage)
  • Government Compensation in California website (State Controller's webpage)
• MUNICIPAL SERVICES REVIEW
  • Municipal Service Review (pdf)
• NIHD NEWS
  • Electronic Newsletter Archive
    • Sign-up for newsletter here (NIHD webpage)
  • NIHD News Releases (NIHD webpage)
  • NIHD Social Media Accounts
    • Facebook (external link)
    • Instagram (external link)
    • YouTube (external link)
• NIHD PRICE TRANSPARENCY
  • Information (NIHD webpage)
  • Price Estimator & Contact Information (Third party service)
• POLICIES
  • Conflict of Interest Policy (NIHD webpage)
  • Code of Ethics or Conduct Policy (NIHD webpage)
  • Financial Reserves Policy (pdf)
  • Grant Funding Policy (NIHD does not offer grant assistance to outside organizations)
  • Compensation of the CEO policy (pdf, updated 6/2024)
  • Request for Public Funds policy (pdf, updated 6/2024)
  • Purchasing and Signature Authority policy (pdf, updated 4/2023)
  • Reimbursement of Expenses policy (pdf, updated 6/2024)
• PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
  • NIHD Public Records Request Policy (NIHD webpage)
• SB272 ENTERPRISE SYSTEM CATALOG
  • SB 272 Enterprise System Catalog (pdf)

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PLANS & REPORTS

• Community Health Needs Assessment: Northern Inyo Healthcare District conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to identify the health priorities of our region. This collaborative effort gathers input from residents, local organizations, and public health experts to ensure our healthcare services align with the community's needs. The CHNA guides our strategies for improving access to care, promoting wellness, and addressing key health challenges in our area.
  • 2022
    • Executive Summary (pdf)
    • Final Report (pdf)
• Strategic Plan: The Northern Inyo Healthcare District Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing care, expanding access, and fostering innovation. Prioritizing fiscal responsibility, technology, and community engagement, it aims to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
  • 2025 Summary (pdf)