An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit, tribally managed health organization dedicated to serving over 173,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people across the state. Established in 1997, ANTHC collaborates with tribal health organizations to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, infrastructure development, and health research.
At the heart of ANTHC’s mission is the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage, a 173-bed tertiary care hospital that serves as the primary referral center for tribal health facilities across Alaska.
Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC)
ANMC, jointly managed by ANTHC and Southcentral Foundation, is a nationally recognized tertiary care hospital providing a full spectrum of specialty care.
Facility Overview:
- Number of Beds: 173
- Annual Emergency Department Visits: ~46,529
- Annual Inpatient Admissions: ~7,220
- Annual Outpatient Visits: ~257,718
- Annual Inpatient Surgeries: ~1,777
- Medical Staff: Over 250 physicians and 1,500 full-time healthcare employees
- Accreditation Agency: The Joint Commission
Specialty Services Offered:
- Cardiology
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery & Trauma Services
- Oncology & Radiation Therapy
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Gastroenterology
- Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
- Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
Special Equipment & Accommodations:
- Quyana House: 56-room, 108-bed patient housing facility
- Patient Housing at ANMC: 200-room lodging facility for outpatient care
- Telehealth Services: Expanding to increase specialist access in rural communities
- New Helipad: Enhances emergency and trauma response for medevac patients
Recent Investments & System Enhancements
Emergency Services Expansion (2024–2027) – $257 Million
- 60 new inpatient beds
- Expanded and renovated Emergency Department
- Conversion of semi-private inpatient rooms to private
- On-site helipad construction
New Skilled Nursing Facility (Opening 2025) – $69 Million
- 78-bed transitional care center
- 92,000-square-foot facility with therapy spaces, dining, chapel, and outdoor recovery courtyard
Sustainability & Infrastructure Upgrades – $44 Million
- $20 million for solar energy and battery storage in five communities
- $24.2 million for wind turbines and battery storage in Chevak and Toksook Bay
Financial & Performance Metrics
Clinical Quality Performance
ANTHC is recognized for high-quality patient care and safety:
- Readmission Reduction Penalty Score: 0.00% (99th percentile)
- Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Score: 36.3 (90th percentile)
- Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Score: 0.115 (39th percentile)
- All-Cause Readmission Rate: 14.2% (72nd percentile)
- Serious Complication Rate: 1.67 (1st percentile)
Market & Patient Reach
- Inpatient Market Share: 48.5% (80th percentile)
- Outpatient Market Share: 52.5% (79th percentile)
- Unique Medicare Patients (2024): ~75,000
- Top Patient Origin: Anchorage, AK (Top 5 ZIP codes = ~47% of cases)
Key Therapy & Care Focus Areas
- Congestive Heart Failure: $8.26M (70th percentile)
- Diabetes: $11.83M (75th percentile)
- Pneumonia: $8.28M (82nd percentile)
- Sepsis: $8.71M (76th percentile)
Payor Mix & Patient Demographics
Top Payors:
- VA Health Care: 57.0%
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA): 26.1%
- Moda Health: 4.3%
- Aetna: 2.3%
- Medicare Advantage: 1.7%
Conclusion
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a leading tribal healthcare system in the United States, committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent healthcare to Alaska Native and American Indian populations. With ongoing investments, exceptional clinical outcomes, and a focus on sustainable healthcare, ANTHC is poised to continue its mission of making Alaska Native people the healthiest in the world.