ALASKA LEGISLATION
The healthcare industry touches many aspects of public policy and AHHA monitors a broad spectrum of issues that impact our members and healthcare delivery in Alaska. During the state legislative session, AHHA convenes a Legislative Committee to guide policy decisions and holds a weekly meeting for healthcare lobbyists and government affairs staff. We also host an annual Fly-In event in Juneau in February each year.
DOWNLOAD 2026 RESOURCES
Mandated Healthcare Staffing Ratios Don’t Work for Alaska.
Alaska has one of the most severe healthcare workforce shortages in the nation – particularly in the nursing profession – with estimates showing a need for over 1,100 new nurses annually to keep up with demand. Staffing mandates don't solve the underlying shortage; they only penalize the healthcare providers trying to manage it.
LETTERS, COMMENTS,
AND UPDATES
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AHHA Letter of Opposition: SB283 - Staffing Ratios for Registered Nurses (4/23/26)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 362 – Respiratory Care Licensure (3/12/26)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 352 – Healthcare Licensing Compacts (3/12/26)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 195 - Pharmacist Authorization (2/13/26)
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AHHA Response to Solicitation for Public Input – Certificate of Need (10/28/25)
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FY26 AHHA State Health Infrastructure Projects Letter to Gov. Dunleavy
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AHHA Letter of Support: House Joint Resolution No. 9 (2/13/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 73 Complex Care Residential Homes (2/14/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB 76 Complex Care Residential Homes (2/14/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB 9 Infant Safety Devices (2/20/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 64 Infant Safety Devices (2/20/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 131 – Nurse Licensure Compact (3/18/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB 124 – Nurse Licensure Compact (3/8/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB 133: Prior Authorization (3/18/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: HB 144: Prior Authorization (3/25/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SJR 15: Opposing Medicaid Cuts (3/26/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB 41: Mental Health Education (3/26/25)
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AHHA Letter of Opposition: SB 4 – Health Care Prices and Incentive Programs (3/28/25)
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AHHA Letter of Support: SB159 – Increase STEP Diversion Rate (4/30/25)
Certificate of Need (CON) Analysis and Impact Study Prepared by Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. (December 2022)

