Program Overview
Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program remains in active statewide implementation, led by the Department of Health with oversight from an Advisory Council and ongoing stakeholder engagement. Program awards have advanced from notifications to grant execution across all rural regions, supporting projects in six strategic priority areas: workforce, access, infrastructure, healthy communities, financial sustainability, and technology modernization. Year 2 planning emphasizes operational improvements, streamlined applications, enhanced applicant support, and new funding opportunities, with structured tracking of initiatives and goals continuing. Current structured plan tracks 21 key initiatives and 26 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Alaska — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (30)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 288,976 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 112,988 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,460 | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 60,413 | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,794 | 8.9% | 4.8% |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,394 | 25.6% | 22.0% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,768 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,771 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| North Slope Borough | 10,810 | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Nome Census Area | 9,866 | 21.5% | 20.8% |
| Sitka City and Borough | 8,368 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 8,176 | 32.4% | 32.2% |
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239,408 rural residents
The Alaska Department of Health continues to finalize and distribute Year 1 RHTP grant award agreements, having issued Notices of Intent to Award for new projects totaling $6.9 million. Nearly $242 million has been awarded across over 240 projects, with subaward budget finalization and new award announcements ongoing. Preparations for the Year 2 funding cycle launching September 30, 2026, are underway, with updated application processes and expanded focus areas. Stakeholder convenings and applicant support events are scheduled to strengthen program engagement. State opportunities: 1 active (1 upcoming, 2 past/closed), $30.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: Alaska RHTP Year 2 Fall Funding Cycle (First of Two); Alaska RHTP Implementation Pathway — Full Application, Round 1; Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program – Letter of Interest (LOI) Round 1. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, care access priorities.
Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) maintains its systemwide, regionally responsive investment in rural health transformation across six interconnected priority areas, guided by community and stakeholder input. Year 2 strategy incorporates operational enhancements—including a single-stage, streamlined application process, updated evaluation criteria, and three new focus areas—based on lessons learned in Year 1. Ongoing Advisory Council oversight, annual review cycles, expanded applicant support, and statewide regional convenings continue to refine and guide implementation. Iterative improvement to approaches and transparency in award reporting remain central pillars supporting rural health innovation and sustainability.
Model
A regionally responsive, community-led, multi-initiative model integrating workforce development, technology modernization, value-based care, and health system integration; delivered through phased funding cycles, Advisory Council oversight, cross-sector partnerships, continuous technical assistance, adaptive regional planning, and direct stakeholder input.
Key Initiatives (21)
Timeline: Year 2: Fall funding cycle opens September 30–October 28, 2026, with two planned funding cycles for the year; ongoing statewide and regional implementation continues through 2030 with phased annual and multi-year funding, Advisory Council oversight, annual review, updated application processes, regional meetings, learning events, applicant convenings, ongoing technical assistance, refined guidance, and milestone reporting.
Alaska's large rural population faces geographic and infrastructure challenges affecting access to healthcare services.
Strengthening the rural health care workforce is essential due to workforce shortages and retention challenges in rural areas.
Advancing technology infrastructure and digital health tools to support innovative care models in rural areas.
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | 32 projects (community organizations selected via RHTP) Funds awarded to 32 projects as part of Alaska RHTP Year 1 to drive rural health transformation with a focus on care coordination, infrastructure, workforce development, cybersecurity, health IT upgrades, new technologies, and alternative payment model pilots. | $25.8M | Other | |
| 2026 | The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Transform the primary care system in Interior Alaska to a patient-centered, coordinated, team-based, technology-enabled model supporting value-based care for rural and frontier residents. | $16.0M | Quality Improvement | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Expand access to behavioral health services through culturally competent crisis stabilization and crisis residential care for individuals from rural and remote Alaska communities. | $5.8M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Expanding Access to Pharmacy Services in the Mat-Su Valley — Southcentral Foundation proposes installing medication lockers at the Benteh Nuutah Primary Care Center (BNPCC) to improve access to pharmacy services and expand medication pick-up options for Alaska Native and American Indian, and Veterans residing in the Mat-Su region. | $210K | — | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Rural Pharmacy Upgrade — Southcentral Foundation (SCF) proposes to improve pharmacy facilities and replace outdated secure, pharmacy-monitored, medicine-dispensing units (called “PickPoints”) in 14 rural clinics from Chitina to St. Paul, bringing SCF’s telepharmacies into functional alignment with security, software, and environmental needs, and making any minor modification necessary to ensure security, safety, and connectivity. | $1.5M | — | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Expansion of Specialty Pediatric Services — Southcentral Foundation proposes to expand its Specialty Pediatric Clinic, a critical statewide access point that addresses gaps in specialized care for Alaska Native and American Indian children with complex medical and developmental needs across Alaska, including those from rural, remote, and frontier communities who must travel for care. | $3.6M | — | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Chitina Community Health Clinic Expansion — Southcentral Foundation proposes to expand resources at the Chitina Community Clinic (located along the Edgerton Highway, south of Glennallen but east of Tonsina and northwest of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve), improving the use of space for customer-owners* and providers, purchasing a vehicle, and providing community outreach for permanent residents and visitors to increase encounters at the clinic and thereby improve the financial stability of the community health center. *SCF term for individuals they serve, instead of patient | $281K | — | |
| 2026 | Southcentral Foundation Traditional Healing Project — Southcentral Foundation proposes to integrate traditional healing practices at its rural community health centers, standard clinical services, and the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), by expanding the Traditional Healing practitioner base; creating an Alaska traditional healing network and exchange; and improving long-term sustainability. This project will have state-wide impact through ANMC services and addresses the need for traditional wellness practices, such as ceremony, ritual, emotional and spiritual support beyond its clinic at the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center. | $1.4M | — | |
| 2026 | Providence Health & Services- Washington Improve Continuity of Care in Rural Alaska via Community Connect — Providence Health & Services – Washington proposes to expand a shared electronic health record system through Community Connect by covering initial vendor licensing costs that prevent small providers from adopting integrated systems. This project addresses fragmented patient records, duplicate testing, poor coordination, and limited system availability. It will support rural hospitals and clinics across Alaska, where scarce resources and high upfront licensing fees prevent use of shared systems that enable continuous, coordinated patient care. | $1.1M | — | |
| 2026 | Providence Health & Services- Washington Advanced Prenatal Access - Implementing a Hybrid Obstetric Access Model in Seward and Anchorage — Providence Health & Services – Washington proposes to establish a maternal telehealth and pregnancy monitoring program for Seward and surrounding communities. In conjunction with Providence Seward Medical Center and Providence Alaska Medical Center, the project will expand access to pregnancy care through telehealth consultations, fetal monitoring, ultrasound services, and care coordination for pregnant individuals who currently face significant travel, weather, and geographic barriers to obtaining obstetric and specialty care. | $1.1M | — |
Alaska Department of Health issued Notices of Intent to Award for Year 1 RHTP funding totaling $6.9 million to seven projects across rural service areas. The overall CMS/HHS RHTP award is $272,174,855, focusing on system-level transformation for Alaska's rural health services. Year 2 funding cycle launches September 30, 2026, with updated application processes, three new focus areas, and two rounds of funding opportunities. Event schedule: - Year 2 Funding Cycle Opens - 09/30/2026 - 1:00 PM AKT - Year 2 Funding Cycle Closes - 10/28/2026 - 11:59 PM AKT - Public Comment Due for Evaluation Frameworks - October 9, 2026 - 5:00 PM AKT - Year 2 Application Walkthrough Webinar - October 1, 2026 - 1:00 PM AKT - Applicant Support Webinar - October 2, 2026 - 1:00 PM AKT
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On September 4, 2026, Alaska DOH issued its fifth round of RHTP Year 1 Notices of Intent to Award, totaling $25.8 million across 32 projects. The overall awarded funding since program launch now exceeds $207 million. Priorities for this cycle include workforce development, care coordination, infrastructure improvements, tech upgrades, and payment model pilots. Event schedule: - Year 1 Funding Webinar - September 11, 2026 - 2:00–3:00 PM - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zF2D9I8VR-6LzRmtwcFJuw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Alaska received $272,174,856 in Year 1 funding to support targeted systemwide investments. The program supports six interconnected initiatives including expanding access to care, strengthening the workforce, improving financial sustainability, modernizing technology and infrastructure, improving maternal and child health, and supporting healthier communities. Funding decisions are announced weekly with projects aligned to state goals for rural healthcare improvement. Event schedule: - RHTP Applicant Convening - September 23, 2026 - RHTP Funding Cycle Updates meeting - September 11, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - August 17, 2026 - RHTP Year 1 Awards notifications begin - August 7, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - July 1, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - April 22, 2026 - RHTP Impacts webinar series begins - March 23, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - March 20, 2026
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This working draft rubric provides explicit criteria for evaluating Alaska RHTP project proposals. It details the scoring system across multiple dimensions, including alignment with RHTP goals, demonstration of need, impact on rural populations, partnerships, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and clarity of the workplan. The document aims to ensure rigorous, transparent, and equitable review of all RHTP applications submitted for Alaska.
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Alaska’s 2026 RHTP plan is built around six themed initiatives—including Healthy Beginnings, Health Care Access, Healthy Communities, Pay for Value, Strengthen Workforce, and Spark Technology—to modernize rural health delivery across the state. The document lays out detailed, allowable uses of RHTP funds for infrastructure, workforce, IT, prevention, delivery system, and payment reforms. The plan emphasizes locally led, culturally appropriate strategies, and strong attention to Alaska’s unique geography, Tribal partnerships, and workforce pipeline challenges. Event schedule: - Last Revised - 2026-02-19
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Day 2 of Alaska’s RHTP convening emphasized the state’s leadership in program implementation, technology-enabled transformation, and stakeholder partnerships. Sessions featured perspectives from state government, tribal health, and technology experts, highlighting the goals of system-level change, sustainable outcomes, and workforce innovation. Discussion focused on practical, scalable health IT solutions and the importance of local readiness, collaboration, and sustainability planning. Event schedule: - RHTP Day 2 Convening - Anchorage, Alaska
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The first year of Alaska's RHTP saw overwhelming demand with nearly 1,800 LOIs and $2.5B in requests, reduced to 365 full proposals and $272M awarded. The Department of Health, in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation, is finalizing awards for 2026–2027 with implementation expected to begin in August. Major priorities include behavioral health, EMS, care access, health IT, and workforce, with new public dashboards and regional planning processes underway to improve transparency, geographic reach, and collaboration. Key contacts: Emily Ricci; Betsy Wood; Alison Miller; Julie Sanbei Event schedule: - Full Application Submission Window - 06/01/2026–06/22/2026 - Online portal - Earliest Implementation Award Start - 08/01/2026 - N/A - First Annual Report Due to CMS - 08/31/2026 - N/A - Next Advisory Council Meeting (anticipated) - 08/15/2026 - Virtual
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Alaska's RHTP application outlines systemic, multi-faceted rural health challenges—geographic isolation, severe workforce shortages, pronounced health disparities, and outdated infrastructure. It proposes six major cross-cutting initiatives focused on maternal/child health, care access, healthy communities, fiscal sustainability, workforce development, and technology innovation. Key strategic goals include closing health outcome gaps, advancing payment reform for financial stability, and leveraging Alaska's history of telehealth and Tribal partnership innovation.
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Alaska Department of Health hosted an applicant convening to reflect on Year 1 of RHTP and prepare for Year 2. The state is conducting regional meetings statewide to engage community stakeholders and gather input on rural health priorities. Key contacts: RHTP@alaska.gov Event schedule: - Greater Anchorage Area Regional Meeting - 09/22/2026 - Greater Anchorage Area - Kodiak Regional Meeting - 11/09/2026 - Kodiak - Juneau Regional Meeting - 11/17/2026 - Juneau - Utqiagvik/North Slope Regional Meeting - 10/27/2026 - Utqiagvik/North Slope - Past regional meetings (example) - 09/03/2026 - Valdez
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Alaska’s Department of Health is administering the Rural Health Transformation Program with ongoing weekly funding announcements for Year 1. The program aims to expand care access, strengthen workforce capacity, improve infrastructure, advance technology, and foster innovative health approaches for rural Alaskans. Applicant interest is high, and materials and guidance for funding opportunities are regularly updated on the program page. Key contacts: Rural Health Transformation Program RHTP@alaska.gov
This document is an agenda for an upcoming Advisory Council meeting relating to the Rural Health Transformation Program in Alaska, focusing on updates for RHTP Year 1 and discussion of Year 2. Event schedule: - Advisory Council Meeting - 09/23/2026 - 8:00-10:00 a.m. - Dena’ina Center
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This document provides the agenda for the upcoming RHTP Advisory Council meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, including updates on RHTP implementation awards and regional planning highlights. Event schedule: - Advisory Council Meeting - August 17, 2026 - 9-11:00 a.m. - Teleconference
This is an agenda for a virtual advisory council meeting focusing on updates and planning related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). No awards or funding information is provided. Event schedule: - Advisory Council Meeting - 04/22/2026 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Teleconference
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AK - 2026 - Grant Guidelines
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AK - 2026 - Competitive Grant Guidelines
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AK - 2026 - SCF's Mini-Grant Guidelines
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AK - 2026 - RHTP Advisory Council Meeting Minutes – April 22, 2026
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AK - 2026 - Press Release: May 20, 2026, Alaska Department of Health Launches Next Move Campaign During Mental Health Awareness Month PDF 05/20/2026
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AK - 2025 - Press Release: November 10, 2025, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section Releases Data Reports On Health Facilities, Vital Statistics And Cancer PDF 11/10/2025
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AK - 2025 - Press Release: August 28, 2025, Statewide Effort To Prevent Overdose Deaths In Alaska PDF 08/28/2025
AK - 2025 - January 6, 2025, Anchorage DPA Office Now Open Press Release PDF 01/06/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: September 11, 2025, Alaska Department Of Health Launches Healthy Is Campaign And Statewide Coloring Contest PDF 09/11/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: November 19, 2025, Benjamin Watson Recognized as Alaska’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day PDF 11/19/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: June 27, 2025, DPA Launches Pilot Program to Strengthen Provider and Community Support PDF 06/27/2025
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AK - 2024 - Press Release: Online SNAP Application Now Live (January 5, 2024) PDF 01/05/2024
AK - 2025 - Public Guidance: October 31, 2025, Fish Consumption (Typhoon Halong) PDF 10/31/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: October 15, 2025, Statewide Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest PDF 10/15/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: November 12, 2025, Free Support To Quit Tobacco And A Meal To Make Quitting Easier PDF 11/12/2025
AK - 2025 - Press Release: December 2, 2025, Alaska SNAP Recipients Granted Temporary Hot Foods Waiver Following Western Alaska Storm Damage PDF 12/02/2025
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AK - 2025 - Press Release: December 9, 2025, State of Alaska Secures $7.8 Million Settlement from Juul and Altria for Targeting Alaskan Youth PDF 12/09/2025
AK - 2025 - Medicaid Recipient Handbook
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Alaska's RHTP Year 1 awards have reached a projected $239M as of September 18, 2026, spanning 244 projects with funding distributed across six strategic initiatives. Year 2 introduces operational improvements, streamlined applications, and enhanced applicant support. Six core rural health transformation priorities remain central, while the application cycle features state and region-specific convenings and webinars. Event schedule: - RHTP Applicant Convening - 09/23/2026 - AKT - Year 2 Fall Funding Cycle Opens - 09/30/2026 - AKT - Application Walkthrough Webinar - 10/01/2026 - AKT - Applicant Support Webinar - 10/02/2026 - AKT - Regional Planning Meeting Utqiaġvik - 10/27/2026 - AKT - Utqiaġvik - Regional Planning Meeting Kodiak - 11/09/2026 - AKT - Kodiak - Regional Planning Meeting Juneau - 11/17/2026 - AKT - Juneau
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Alaska DOH announced over $30 million in Year 1 RHTP funding across 27 projects, part of a larger $239 million investment to date. Year 1 initiatives span six core areas focused on sustainable systems change and rural health transformation. Year 2 funding cycle will open September 30, providing additional opportunities for rural health organizations. Event schedule: - Year 2 Fall Funding Cycle Opens - 09/30/2026
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The Alaska Department of Health announced $16.8 million in new awards across 24 projects as part of Alaska's RHTP Year 1 cycle, bringing the total to nearly $182 million in awarded funding. Projects focus on workforce pipeline, expanding specialty and emergency care access via technology, and strengthening systems for behavioral health, maternal/child health, and complex care. More awards and updates are forthcoming as Year 1 continues. Event schedule: - Notice of Intent to Award - 08/28/2026 - AKT
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The Alaska RHTP announced $242 million in cumulative project awards through a rolling weekly schedule. Funding supports six interconnected initiatives improving rural health access, technology, workforce, financial sustainability, maternal and child health, and community wellness across Alaska's 30 boroughs and census areas. Event schedule: - Week 1 Project Awards Announcement - 08/07/2024 - Week 2 Project Awards Announcement - 08/14/2024 - Week 3 Project Awards Announcement - 08/21/2024 - Week 4 Project Awards Announcement - 08/28/2024 - Week 5 Project Awards Announcement - 09/04/2024 - Week 6 Project Awards Announcement - 09/18/2024 - Week 7 Project Awards Announcement - 09/25/2024
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Alaska received $272,174,856 in the first year from CMS to support targeted systemwide investments improving care access and stability. The program supports projects expanding access to care, strengthening the workforce, improving financial sustainability, modernizing technology and infrastructure, enhancing maternal and child health, and fostering healthier communities. Year 1 funding decisions are announced on a weekly rolling basis. Event schedule: - RHTP Applicant Convening - September 23, 2026 - RHTP Funding Cycle Updates meeting - September 11, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - August 17, 2026 - RHTP Year 1 Awards notifications begin - August 7, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - July 1, 2026 - Advisory Council meeting - April 22, 2026 - RHTP Impacts webinar series begins - March 23, 2026 - webinar - Advisory Council meeting - March 20, 2026
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This document outlines scoring and evaluation criteria for Alaska RHTP planning applications, emphasizing clear alignment with federal and state RHTP goals. It details expectations for demonstrating rural impact, sustainability, partnerships, cost-effectiveness, and milestones. All projects serving areas outside Anchorage must show meaningful benefit for rural health care delivery.
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This guidance outlines Alaska's RHTP portfolio analysis criteria for funding rounds, detailing how project applications are evaluated for balance across regions, populations, service types, and initiatives. Federal budget caps are specified for administrative expenses, provider payments, technology innovation, capital, and key service areas. The approach ensures a diverse, equitable, and needs-based allocation of RHTP resources throughout Alaska’s rural healthcare system.
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This session convened rural health stakeholders across Alaska to address workforce as the foremost challenge in rural health transformation. Key strategies include 'grow your own' workforce pipelines, meaningful retention incentives, data-driven planning, and integrated team-based care. Alaska received approximately $272M in RHTP funding to support long-term, scalable solutions. Key contacts: Heidi Hedberg; Anne Zink; Lisa Rabinowitz Event schedule: - Strengthening Workforce Session - 03/24/2026 - AK - Statewide virtual session, Alaska Department of Health
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Alaska launched an RHTP Impact Series session to catalyze rural health transformation, focusing on value-based care and fiscal sustainability. The session identified workforce, payment reform, data, and community-clinical integration as priorities and showcased successful models already operating in Alaska. The discussion underscored Alaska's potential to expand value-based care and highlighted the challenges and strategies ahead. Event schedule: - RHTP Impacts: Pay for Value Kickoff Session - 04/01/2026 - AKT - Alaska Department of Health
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Alaska RHTP is launching a six-part interactive webinar series—one for each key transformation initiative—including Healthy Beginnings, Health Care Access, Healthy Communities, Fiscal Sustainability, Workforce, and Technology & Innovation. Each series consists of several sessions designed to foster cross-sector dialogue, highlight promising models, and set visions and baselines for statewide transformation. Key session dates span from March through June 2026, with recordings and recaps posted for broad stakeholder engagement. Key contacts: RHTP@alaska.gov Event schedule: - Healthy Beginnings Kickoff Session - 3/24/2026 - Webinar - Healthy Beginnings Session 2 - 5/13/2026 - Webinar - Health Care Access Kickoff Session - 3/31/2026 - Webinar - Health Care Access Session 2 - 5/14/2026 - Webinar - Healthy Communities Kickoff Session - 3/23/2026 - Webinar - Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability Kickoff Session - 4/1/2026 - Webinar - Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability Session 2 - Webinar (planned for June 2026) - Spark Technology and Innovation Session 2 - 5/15/2026 - Webinar
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