Health care Costs in Alaska

This forum explored the costs of healthcare in Alaska and how they affect Alaska’s fiscal future. Panelists discussed reasons for the high healthcare costs in Alaska and possible solutions to reduce them. You can read a summary of the forum below and review the presentation slides as well.

Summary of Forum

Moderated by Mark Foster, Chief Financial Officer, Anchorage School District

• Mouhcine Guettabi, ISER, Assistant Professor of Economics Presentation Slides
• Deb Erickson, Executive Director of the Alaska Health Care Commission Presentation Slides
• Greg Loudon, Insurance Broker and Health Benefits Consultant for Parker, Smith and Feek Presentation Slides
• Doug Eby, Vice-President of Medical Services, Southcentral Foundation 4-Healthcare-Costs-Doug-Eby

Podcast available on Alaska Public Media

Thanks to AARP Alaska for their support of this program.