Medicaid Archives

Medicaid in Alaska: excessive spending or an investment in our future?

Prentiss Pemberton - December 5, 2018

Why is Medicaid important to the health our community? What is the real cost to Alaskans of funding these programs? And, what are the long term savings associated with a healthier population?

Medicaid, Kids, and Mental Health Services- Something Is Wrong

Prentiss Pemberton - November 12, 2018

Drug abuse, domestic violence, and poverty rates are all very high in Alaska and impact many young people who are supported by Medicaid. A problem arises, however, when Medicaid recipients try to access mental health services. Thanks for listening!

Medicaid Reform and Expansion in Alaska

Dr. Thad Woodard - August 12, 2016

Monday, August 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Initiated and driven by the Accountable Care Act, and changes in Medicare payment mechanisms, health care systems in the U.S. seek to improve access, quality, and cost. On the next Line One program we discuss Medicaid reform and expansion in Alaska. LISTEN NOW

Health Department Says Medicaid Expansion Can Save State Money

Annie Feidt, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 6, 2015

Health Commissioner Valerie Davidson unveiled two new reports today (Friday) at a press conference in Anchorage she hopes will help make the case for Medicaid expansion. They show Alaska can actually save money by expanding the program, even as the federal match drops below 100 percent. Download Audio

Parnell Says No To Medicaid Expansion For Now

Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN - Juneau - February 28, 2013

So far, eight Republican governors have decided to split with their party and accept federal funding for Medicaid expansion in their state. Today, Sean Parnell announced that he won’t be joining them -- at least for now.

State Gets Money For Efforts To Enroll Children In Public Health Care

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - December 29, 2011

Alaska is one of 23 states to share $296.5 million in federal payments for encouraging low-income families to enroll their children in public health programs.

Health Care Reform Begins to Affect Medicare

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media - September 6, 2011

The federal health care reform law is beginning to affect Medicare. Under the Affordable Care Act, enrollment in the Medicare prescription drug plans, known as Part D, is earlier.