Alaska Primary Care Association
Advancing Health Policy
Together with Alaska’s Community Health Centers, the Alaska Primary Care Association’s (APCA) Government Affairs team provides education that supports health policy initiatives at both the state and national levels.
WHAT WE DO
- Provide education on Community Health Centers and Alaska’s healthcare safety net.
- Collaborate with Community Health Centers to identify annual policy priorities.
- Coordinate state and national opportunities for Community Health Center staff to engage with policymakers.
- Partner with state and federal agencies, legislators, and healthcare organizations.
- Support efforts that strengthen access to care, whole-person care, and Alaska’s healthcare workforce.
CARING FOR ALASKANS
Alaska’s Community Health System by the Numbers
Across Alaska, Community Health Centers provide care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and support healthier communities. These numbers illustrate their collective statewide impact.
29 Community Health Centers
227 Care Sites Statewide
1 in 6 Alaskans Served by Health Centers
1,657 Healthcare Employees Trained (2022–2025)
4,717 Jobs Supported by Health Centers
$184.8 Million in Savings to Alaska’s Health System
Working Together for Healthier Communities
Strong partnerships help ensure Alaskans have access to quality, community-based care close to home.
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What is a Community Health Center?
National Health Center Week offers an opportunity to reflect on the role of community health centers in Alaska. But some might wonder: what is a community health center and why do they matter? To help answer that, we created a short video that explains this: [EMBED VIDEO] Community health centers, also known as federally qualified […]
How AI is Helping Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Transform Patient Care and Support Providers
At Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, providing high-quality, patient-centered care has always been a top priority. Now, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), ANHC’s providers are enhancing care even further – saving time, reducing burnout, and strengthening their connection with patients. Dr. Casey Gokey, family physician and Chief Medical Officer at ANHC, shares how AI […]
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