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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

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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

Certificate of Need (CON) Analysis and Impact Study Prepared by Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. (December 2022)

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