| Take our Survey! Licensing for Behavioral Health Provider Types |
The Alaska Primary Care Association has a legislative resolution to support Medicaid reimbursement for new Behavioral Health provider types (such as LPCs, LMFTs etc.). When the APCA met with Deputy Commissioner Poppe Smart regarding this important topic, she indicated that |
| APCA 2012 Signed Legislative Resolutions |
The APCA's Legislative Resolutions are drafted by the Advocacy & Legislative Affairs Committee, with input from APCA members, CHC staff and CHC Boards. The resolutions are finalized by the APCA Board of Directors after the annual APCA Legislative Priorities Setting |
| 2012 APCA Legislative Priorities Ranking |
Click the link to see a list of the 2012 APCA Legislative Priorities Ranking. |
| HB 78 - Loan Repayments & Incentives for Certain Health Professionals |
Click the links for a summary of HB78 and current supporters as well as talking points. HB 78 would provide loan repayments and direct incentives to certain health professionals filling health care workforce shortage areas roles. For more information, contact |
| Governor Parnell Signs Proclamation for CHCs |
Check out Governor Parnell's proclamation supporting Alaska's Community Health Centers by clicking the link HERE. |
| Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Provider Types |
In 2009 the Alaska Primary Care Association prepared "Findings and Recommendations Medicaid Reimbursable Behavioral Health Provider Types in Primary Care Safety net Clinics" prepared for then Commissioner Hogan and then Deputy Commissioner Streur. The summary notes of findings that supported |
| Steps for CHCs Making Capital Requests |
Click here for the steps to follow if your clinic is making Capital Budget requests of the legislature next session. You can also contact Advocacy@alaskapca.org for more information. Thanks |
| Alaska Health Care Task Force Report |
On September 23, 2010, Senator Begich released the following press release highlighting the recent report from the Alaska Health Care Task Force Health Care Report Calls for Payment Reform in AlaskaPanel |
| Invite Your Legislator to Your CHC Annually |
How will your legislators really know what a Community Health Center is, how it serves the uninsured and the underinsured and that it is open to all Alaskans unless you invite them to see first hand? How will your legislators |