Health care costs across the nation, and especially in Alaska, are skyrocketing. Due to the state’s vastness and small population, healthcare facilities are concentrated in the state’s high-population areas, limiting access for thoseRead More
Opinion: Alaska Is a Leader in Medicaid Waste—Here’s How We Change That
This article was originally published on August 3, 2023, by Anchorage Daily News. Alaska Is a Leader in Medicaid Waste—Here’s How We Change That Like everywhere else in the United States, Alaska recently beganRead More
Alaska Should Hasten Medicaid Eligibility Checks
In recent months, seemingly dramatic headlines like “Thousands of Alaskans on Medicaid could lose coverage in the coming months” have popped up, frightening many into thinking that vulnerable populations such as children willRead More
Testimony: Repeal Certificate of Need (CON) Programs
Testimony: Repeal Certificate of Need (CON) Programs Naomi Lopez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy at Goldwater Institute, submitted written testimony to the Senate Health & Social Services Committee about repealing Certificate of NeedRead More
2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
By Erick Cordero Giorgana, Bethany Marcum and Carmela Warfield The first regular session of the 33rd legislature adjourned on May 17, 2023, with a one-day special session on May 18. Thirty-one bills wereRead More
Opinion: Better Health Care, Fewer Headaches with Direct Primary Care
Better Health Care, Fewer Headaches with Direct Primary Care By Adam Habig “So doctor, why did you decide to go into health care?” “Oh, I don’t care for the health part. I justRead More