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How to combat Alaska’s soaring health care spending

By Aubrey Wursten – Alaska Policy Forum In a conclusion that has become predictable, a recent study by peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs found that when compared to all states, Alaska once again had the highest health spending per capita.

AK Covid Alliance: Data abounds, while truth remains elusive

By LINDA BOYLE – Alaska Covid Alliance By now, most Americans have been inundated with information on Covid but the actual facts are still nearly impossible to determine. Do you believe the government’s story? Do you believe the healthcare

National suicide hotline goes live in Alaska

According to the CDC, the national suicide rate is 14 suicides per 100,000 people. Alaska is more than double that at 28.1 suicides per 100,000 people. On July 16, however, the new “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.” went live across the state. The