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Change Healthcare Cyberattack

On February 21, 2024 Change Healthcare experienced a cyberattack that required them to disconnect all their systems. Are you a provider affected by the Change Healthcare Cyberattack? Below is a list of resources that can assist you at this time.

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Better Than Email: DPA’s New Secure Document Portal
The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) now has a portal where you can upload documents directly. The secure document upload portal should be used to send DPA all kinds of documents for all Public Assistance programs. It’s a quick way to send proof to DPA staff instantly when they ask for information. The portal takes a variety of file formats and works with different devices and browsers.

We are excited to offer this new user-friendly option for Alaskans who use Public Assistance. Use of the portal is encouraged. More improvements are on the way as we modernize online services and improve customer service.
Visit the DPA Offices in Kenai and Homer! — Residents of the Kenai and Homer areas can now receive same day service at their local DPA Office.

An online application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is now available on the DPA website. This application is optimized for use on any mobile device as well as desktop devices. The online application is a “smart form,” streamlining the process and the amount of time it takes to complete the form by only populating fields that the applicant needs based on their responses. All documents can be uploaded directly using a variety of formats including photos and scanned items.
The Alaska SMART Medical Clearance form is an effective, standardized tool for determining medical stability for patients with a psychiatric crisis in emergency contexts. Benefits can include improved patient care and more efficient care coordination.
Overview of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System of Care for Children
2022 Alaska Scorecard: Key Issues Impacting Alaska Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries and Scorecard Overview.
Department Reorganization: Governor Dunleavy’s Executive Order 121 (EO 121)

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Statewide Opioid Settlement Funding Updates & Opportunities

April 18, 2024 / ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Division of Public Health, part of the Alaska Department of Health (DOH), has announced a process for accessing millions of dollars from much-anticipated National Opioid Settlement funds to help Alaska’s communities address the opioid epidemic.

Alaska Division of Public Health achieves national accreditation status

March 28, 2024 / ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health is proud to announce their initial accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Alaska ‘Pregnant Women Medicaid’ Changes Take Effect February 1

January 31, 2024, ANCHORAGE — In a significant step toward enhancing maternal healthcare access, the Alaska Department of Health (DOH) is implementing changes to coverage for “Pregnant Women Medicaid.”

Health Officials Recommend Alaskan Adults be Tested for Syphilis

January 16, 2024, ANCHORAGE — Data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a continued surge in the number of syphilis cases in the United States over the last 10 years.

Online SNAP Application Now Live

January 5, 2024, ANCHORAGE — The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) has launched the online application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The mobile-friendly application is now available on the DPA website.

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