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2020 is the year that Health Care took the lead in Southeast Alaska’s private-sector economy

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 22, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

2020 will always be remembered as a pandemic year -- but in Southeast Alaska, it also will be noted as the year that Health Care became the largest private sector wage provider in the region. Read More

‘Go big or go home’: Sitkans want comprehensive, innovative care

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 1, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

About 70 Sitkans gathered Thursday evening for the second of two town hall meetings on health care. City staff hoped a slightly different mix of people would generate a goal for Sitka's assembly. Read More

In voting “no,” Murkowski seeks bipartisan reform for ACA

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Aug 1, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

In Sitka on Friday (7-28-17), Senator Lisa Murkowski sat down with reporters for her first in-depth interview since voting against a Republican-led bill to repeal Obamacare. She said the bill left Alaskans in the dark about the future of their health insurance. Read More

Medicaid isn’t just for seniors

by Brielle Schaeffer, KCAW | Jan 28, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Under Medicaid expansion, thousands of more people are now eligible for health care from the state. Read More

Considering health insurance? Presentations offered this week

by KCAW News | Dec 8, 2014 | The Morning Interview

Andrea Thomas is the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator for the Affordable Care Act at SEARHC. Although enrollment is open until February 15, anyone who wants insurance in place by January 1 should enroll by this December 15. Two presentations are planned: Noon - 1 PM Thu Dec 11 at TKTKTKKT, and 11 AM - 1 PM Sat Dec 13 at UAS. For more information call Thomas at 966-8883 or visit healthcare.gov online. Read More