ALASKA LEGISLATION
& REGULATIONS
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 that will be held on Feb. 13 and 14 this year.
2023 Advocacy Booklet
AHHA has compiled a booklet summarizing our legislative priorities for 2023. Click on the links below to download the full 8-page booklet and individual documents by topic.
PAST DOCUMENTS:
2022 Legislative Session
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AHHA Legislative Wrap Up, 2022 Session
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2022 ASHNHA Priorities
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Alaska Health Care Workforce Analysis (November, 2021)
Issue Briefs & Letters
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SB 67 Nurse Licensure Compact – Issue Brief and Talking Points
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Executive Order 121 DHSS Reorganization – ASHNHA letter of support (Jan. 26, 2022)
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HB 308 – Dementia Awareness - ASHNHA letter of support (Feb. 16, 2022)
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Amendment to Support Increase to HSS General Relief Assisted Living Program - ASHNHA letter of support (Mar. 1, 2022)
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HB 265 - Health Care Services by Telehealth - ASHNHA letter of support (Mar. 1, 2022)
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SB 26 - Certificate of Need Repeal - ASHNHA letter of opposition (Mar. 14, 2022)
Legislative Presentations
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Medicaid Spending and the Impact on Health Care - ASHNHA Presentation (Jan. 27, 2022)
Medicaid
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Alaska Medicaid – Overview Presentation
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Institute for Medicaid Innovation – Medicaid 101
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Institute for Medicaid Innovation – Medicaid 201 Waivers
Please note: The Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA) was formerly the Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association (ASHNHA). In May, 2022, the board passed a resolution to change the association's name in an effort to adopt a more inclusive, concise, and relevant title to represent our members and mission. Many of the resources listed on this page still have the ASHNHA title and references.