Syphilis rates in Alaska have risen annually since 2018; a similar trend is being seen nationally. In Alaska, most cases have occurred in people who self-identify as heterosexual and are living in urban environments (29% of whom were experiencing homelessness or unstably housed in 2021). About half of the 2021 cases were in women, and […]
“It is time to call out so-called Medicare Advantage for what it is,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. “It’s private insurance that profits by denying coverage and using the name of Medicare to trick our seniors.” Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday joined senior citizens, people with disabilities, and healthcare campaigners at a Capitol Hill press conference […]
“Seniors and families already struggling to afford lifesaving medicines are told to brace for further price hikes by the same industry that saw its profits and shareholder rewards skyrocket by billions in a year.” An analysis published Tuesday shows that the five largest pharmaceutical companies in the United States raked in combined earnings of $82 […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Last week Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months. “I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country for families. This legislation helps ensure that Alaskan […]