Murkowski says good health care should be more accessible for Alaskans but she says this law isn’t the answer for providing that.
Health
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.
Health commish responds to abortion reg concern
Alaska’s health commissioner says his department didn’t intend to restrict the definition of a medically necessary abortion in proposed regulations for abortion payment conditions.
Aging in the Last Frontier
The Alaska Department of Labor says senior citizens will make up 17 percent of the state’s population by the year 2030. But in 1980, seniors comprised just 3 percent.
Towns take on new federal maritime emission limits
Some Alaska communities are pushing back against a new requirement that ships sailing within 200 miles of the coast burn cleaner fuel. They say the rule, which goes into effect Wednesday, will hurt cruise traffic and increase shipping costs.
BRH earns accreditation
Juneau’s city-owned hospital has been re-accredited.