Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit health organization based in Alaska, United States. It was established to provide health services to approximately 180,000 Alaska Natives and American Indians in Alaska. The consortium is the largest, most comprehensive tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer.

History

ANTHC was established in 1997, following the signing of the Alaska Tribal Health Compact, a historic agreement between Alaska Native tribal health organizations and the United States federal government. The compact transferred the management and delivery of health services from the Indian Health Service to Alaska Native tribes.

Services

ANTHC provides a wide range of health services, including primary care, specialty services, hospital services, and community health services. It operates the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), a 173-bed hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. ANMC is a Level II Trauma Center and includes specialty clinics, a clinical laboratory, and a pharmacy.

Governance

ANTHC is governed by a 15-member board of directors, which includes representatives from regional health organizations across Alaska. The board is responsible for setting the consortium's strategic direction and overseeing its operations.

Impact

ANTHC has significantly improved health outcomes for Alaska Natives. It has reduced rates of infant mortality, increased life expectancy, and improved access to health services in rural and remote areas of Alaska.

See also

• Healthcare in Alaska
• Indian Health Service
• Alaska Native Medical Center