The state health care system has been stretched thin by rising rates of addiction, a growing need for more mental health treatment beds and Medicaid expansion. These needs were
under the budget lens during the legislative session. How will health care providers meet the challenge of treating sick Alaskans during the funding crunch?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Valerie Davidson – Commissioner, Alaska Health and Social Services
- Nancy Merriman – Executive Director, Alaska Primary Care Association
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LIVE Broadcast:Â Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.
