This testimony was written and presented by Dr. Roger Stark, MD of the Washington Policy Center for Healthcare. To read the full PDF, click here. Key Findings 1. In the 1960s and 70sRead More
Opinion: Why are “Certificate of Need” Laws Still in Alaska?
This article was originally published in the Juneau Empire on May 11, 2021 and is sponsored by APF partner Mercatus Center. By Dr. Darcy Nikol Bryan, MD and Matthew D. Mitchell Back inRead More
Direct Care Increases Access and Transparency, Lowers Health Care Costs
What if, instead of a sky-high deductible, paying outrageous premiums, and waiting months for a doctor’s appointment, it was possible to pay a membership fee for unlimited visits, routine testing and treatment, andRead More
All-Payer Claims Database: Balancing Better Data with Fiscal Restraint
Click here to open a printable PDF of the report in a new tab. Alaska has incredibly high healthcare costs, and reports show one of the impediments to addressing high costs is a lack of priceRead More
Licensing Recognition for Telehealth Providers
Alaska has 17 medically underserved areas (MUAs) that would stand to benefit greatly from increased access to health care at lower costs than in-person visits. In fact, all Alaskans would benefit greatly sinceRead More
Certificate of Need Repeal Would Benefit Alaskans
By Christina Herrin This article was originally published by The Heartland Institute on February 26, 2021. Alaska is one of 35 states that enforce certificate of need (CON) laws. These laws are the epitome of governmentRead More