Alaska health care data book

Pdf kids count alaska 20112012 data book researchgate. As a result of the states reinsurance program, rates decreased sharply in 2018 in alaska, decreased again for 2019, and are expected to decrease slightly for 2020. To solve it, the indian health service worked with local governments and congress to. Casey foundations kids count data book begins by exploring how americas child population and the american childhood experience has changed since 1990. Decedents estates, guardianships, transfers, and trusts. Jessica passini, rosyland frazier, and mouhcine guettabi of iser have compiled a chart book of publically available information on healthcare spending in alaska and nationwide since the 1990s and.

View the medical data report for the state of alaska, which provides details on medical payments for physicians, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, drugs, durable medical equipment, supplies and implants on an aggregated basis also view the opioid utilization supplement, which provides detailed information on opioid costs and utilization rates in workers compensation at. The statistical portrait is based on key indicators in six areas. This edition of the alaska mch data book will provide policy makers, public health professionals and health care providers with critical data on leading issues. A statewide assessment 2001 alaska physician workforce study 2000 rural long term care health workforce workshop 2000 student outreach university of alaska health programs brochure 2011 alaska behavioral health careers program ravens quest summer institute 2006. American indians and alaska natives indians, eskimos, and aleuts were selfgoverning people who thrived in north america long before western europeans came to the continent and russians to the land that is now alaska. Premera has been the only insurer in the individual market. These data can help demonstrate significant health improvements that have been achieved among alaska native people. Data is accurate as of november 16, 2017 and subject to change. According to the national birth defects prevention network nbdpn, congenital microcephaly is a clinical diagnosis made prenatally.

Alaska maternal and child health data book 2011 alaska native. Disease management program overview for the joint health. Alaska does not want government mandates in health care. New study shows alaska is failing its children ktva 11 the voice. This state chart book supplements nashps brief, health care is local. Alaska maternal and child health mch data books provide alaskan health care providers, public health program managers, and policy makers with detailed. Imagine you or a loved one are in an accident and suddenly in an emergency room, unable to speak. On average, physician costs for 17 specialties averaged 60 percent higher than the five western states. Alaska perinatal quality collaborative alaska state. Alaska native mothers were more than twice as likely as white mothers to have experienced such health risk factors as smoking 31.

Alaska has the highest health care costs per capita in the nation. Chapter 4 mental health care for american indians and. Current and historical census data for the state, boroughscensus areas, communities, and census tracts as well as geographic information, maps, and information on other census surveys. The companys filing status is listed as withdrawn and its file number is 67163f. Health dph, health planning and systems development hpsd seeks to establish a contract to update state health measures in the alaska health care data book 2007 which is used by organizations across the state to obtain a summary of alaskas health based upon demographics, health status and risk, health care workforce and shortage. Alaska health information exchange hie alaska native. The state and the alaska childrens trust use the data book to begin conversations. Alaska health information exchange hie patient health information when and where its needed. The 2019 kids count data book places alaska at 45th in child. Surveillance and evaluation team, alaska department of health and social services, division of public health, section of chronic disease prevention and health promotion, 3601 c st, ste 722, anchorage, ak 99503. Challenges and barriers to health care and overall health. Chapter 4 mental health care for american indians and alaska natives introduction american indians and alaska natives indians, eskimos, and aleuts were selfgoverning people who thrived in north america long before western europeans came to the continent and russians to the land that is now alaska. Medicaid and chip payment and access commission macpac, macstats.

This report provides an overview of the health status of alaska native people living in alaska statewide, as well as by tribal health regions. The provision of health services to members of federallyrecognized tribes grew out of the special governmenttogovernment relationship between the federal government and indian tribes. Ak health reform an initiative providing research, data and analysis regarding the state of health care in alaska. Health care, like just about everything in alaska, is expensive. How companies make billions selling our medical records. Emergency providers who have never seen you are about to administer care. To compare health careseeking behaviours and health status between residents of alaska and residents of the contiguous 48 states, 3 outcome measures were used in this study. Of the 16 areas of child wellbeing tracked across four domains health, education, family and community and. Chapter 4 mental health care for american indians and alaska. American indians and alaska natives occupy a special place in the history of our nation. Alaskas indicatorbased information system for public. Selected measures 2007, summarizes the current state of our knowledge regarding many factors that impact the health of alaskans, and provides a quantitative portrayal of our health care system.

Jun 17, 2019 anchorage, alaska ktuu 45th out of the 50 states. Dec 21, 2019 alaska s individual health insurance market had been by far the most expensive in the country in the first few years of aca implementation, but thats no longer the case. Prevalence of congenital microcephaly alaska, 20072014. Health care costs in alaska versus five western states were evaluated in the milliman report, drivers of health care costs in alaska and comparison states, prepared for the alaska health care commission in 2011. All americans spend a lot to get health carebut alaskans spend the most per resident, face the highest insurance premiums, and have seen overall spending grow much faster. Standard code book tables these tables comprise the approved codes sets from the indian health service ihs standard code book. Number of access to prenatal care first prenatal visit in 1 st trimester 1,770. Alaskas indicatorbased information system for public health. Contact the shop call center 18007067893 tty 711 mon fri 9 a. Indianalaska native aian public health surveillance data availability and data quality. Alaska airlines begins testing passenger aircraft to fly critical cargo.

Apr 06, 2016 to compare health careseeking behaviours and health status between residents of alaska and residents of the contiguous 48 states, 3 outcome measures were used in this study. Both encouraged mandatory reporting by hospitals and extending to include ambulatory surgery centers and other facility types health care commission voted on a motion. Of the 16 areas of child wellbeing tracked across four domains health, education, family and community. Feb 2011 federal health care legislation diminishes our freedom. Among the indicators noted in the most recent alaska health care data book. Prams edition, sharing detailed analyses from the alaska pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system prams. Indian alaska native aian public health surveillance data availability and data quality. A useful data point is that alaska did not always stand alone on top of the health care costs mountain. A collaboration of the alaska department of health and social services, division of public health, and the alaska native tribal health consortium, alaska native epidemiology center. Jul 01, 2016 health care, like just about everything in alaska, is expensive. Alaska chip fact sheet the national academy for state health.

As baby boomers turn 65, alaska will have more senior citizens than at any other time in history. Current and historical population estimates for alaska, boroughscensus areas, and communities. We are pleased to present the alaska maternal and child health data book 2018. Aug 29, 2018 fifty years ago, alaska had a really big problem. Municipality of anchorage in addition to a wealth of local information and services, includes a good collection of data resources. Oct 2011 one size fits all health care too restricting. There are many reasons for this, and one that has been receiving great attention in recent years is what is commonly march 22, 2019 november 28, 2019 blog, front page slider, health care. With the seasonal nature of much of the states workforce and alaskas vast remoteness, ui benefits serve not only to bridge the economic gap for the individual worker, but also as a stabilizing influence on local.

And on health 10 percent of alaska kids have no health insurance, the largest percentage in the country. Challenges and barriers to health care and overall health in. State health facts provides free, uptodate, health data for all 50 states, the district of columbia, the united states, counties, territories, and other geographies. Prams edition, sharing detailed analyses from the alaska pregnancy risk. Here we highlight some trends in alaskas healthcare spending since the 1990s, based on existing publically available data that allow us to compare changes in alaska and nationwide. As expressions of gods healing love, witnessed through. Jessica passini, rosyland frazier, and mouhcine guettabi of iser have compiled a chart book of publically available information on healthcare spending in alaska and nationwide since the 1990s and highlight some trends in. Kids count alaska data book alaska childrens trust. Facing multiple historical, social, economic and health challenges, the aian population remains a small and often hard to reach population, creating difficulty in accurately including aian data in local, state and national health status reports. Perinatal quality collaboratives exist in most states and are structured and function based on the needs of the population. The alaska department of health and social services mission is to promote and protect. The 2019 kids count data book places alaska at 45th in. Some alarming stats are raising concern over the wellbeing of children in our state. This kids count data book examines statewide trends in the wellbeing of alaskas children.

Impact of income and geography on premiums and premium support. The section of womens, childrens and family health in the division of public health is pleased to present the alaska maternal and child health data book 2018. The alaska perinatal quality collaborative akpqc has been established to promote highquality maternal and newborn care across alaska. Oct 2011 federal healthcare overreaches into americans private lives. New study ranks alaska last in us for childrens health. Lee ceo of matsu spoke to commission on hospital discharge data.

Even in alaskas smallest rural communities, where jobs are often scarce, health care offers yearround employment opportunities. More information and references for health care alaska. Alaskas individual health insurance market had been by far the most expensive in the country in the first few years of aca implementation, but thats no longer the case. Thats where alaska ranks in the 2019 kids count data book. Microcephaly has received increased global attention due to its association with zika virus infection. With the seasonal nature of much of the states workforce and alaskas vast remoteness, ui benefits serve not only to bridge the economic gap for the individual worker, but also as a stabilizing influence on local econom.

The indian health service ihs, an agency within the department of health and human services, is responsible for providing federal health services to american indians and alaska natives. Denali kidcare alaska comprehensive health insurance association created by the alaska state legislature to provide access to health insurance coverage to all residents of the state who are unable to obtain individual. Percentage of prenatal patients with access to prenatal care first prenatal visit in 1 st trimester 76. The ihs standard code book is a uniform listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for recording and reporting medical information collected during the provision of health care services.

Dec 19, 2019 ak health reform an initiative providing research, data and analysis regarding the state of health care in alaska. A chart book with much more detail is available on isers website. The lessons of alaskas faltering healthcare system the. This kids count data book examines statewide trends in the wellbeing of alaska s children. The registered agent on file for this company is national registered agents, inc. Alaska native health status report, second edition. Alaska ranks 50th in health and 49th in the education categories. Alaska tribal health system leaders and program planners can examine this information to develop ways to maximize the health of the infants. Data and reports college of health university of alaska. Medicaid and chip data book, december 2018, exhibit 35. Percentage of newborns with low and very low birth weight. Alaska airlines covid19 response alaska airlines blog. The complete premium dataset can be found on this technical database.

It is intended for use by a broad range of opinionleaders, policymakers, managers and other stakeholders. Alaskas unemployment insurance ui program is dedicated to providing unemployed workers fast and accurate payment of ui benefits. The alaska department of health and social services mission is to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of alaskans. Total health care costs are managed, treating the whole person regardless of identifying condition. The combination of managing total health care costs and intervening with the segment of the population that causes the most cost results in an impact on the overall healthcare cost trend. To nd this and all previous kids count alaska data books.