Alaska
11 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Alaska
Last updated on Feb 14, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Alaska is generally comparable to the rest of the United States. Alaska has a wide range of medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialty care centers. Emergency services are available throughout the state, and ambulances can be called by dialing 911.
How are healthcare services Alaska?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Alaska, they replied:
"Alaska offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, mental health services, and emergency care. The state is home to a number of hospitals and medical facilities, including Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks. These hospitals provide comprehensive care, including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, and specialty services. Additionally, Alaska has a number of community health centers, which provide primary care services to underserved populations. These centers are located throughout the state, with the largest concentration in Anchorage," wrote an expat living in Alaska.
What are medical services in Alaska like?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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