The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association: provides legislative and regulatory advocacy at all levels of government; acts as a steward of resources by supporting fiscally responsible initiatives; provides health information to members and the public; promotes opportunities for networking among our members; works to improve the health status of all Alaskans; and remains committed to advancing knowledge about health through education and training.

Our Mission
Provide steady, trustworthy leadership towards improving Alaskans’ overall health status through continual focus on improved health care service delivery in all aspects, through early adoption of proven patient safety practices, through a commitment in each community to be the safety net health care provider for all Alaskans needing urgent medical care without regard to ability to pay, and through advocating for health policy reform that will bring health care coverage to all Alaskans.

Our Vision
The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association is a non-profit association of Alaska’s hospitals, nursing homes and other health care organizations united in their goal of providing strong, effective statewide leadership to address the critical challenges and issues affecting the health of every Alaskan. It is ASHNHA’s goal to work collaboratively with ALL who share these values and overall mission for a healthier Alaska.