Alaska allows hospitals to ration care amid COVID spike

October 03, 2021

“Today’s action recognizes that Alaska has an interconnected and interdependent health care system, requiring the need for activation of the state’s decision-making framework. ADVERTISEMENT“I want to stress that our health care facilities in Alaska remain open and able to care for patients. Alaskans who need medical care should not delay seeking it, even during these difficult times,” said Adam Crum, the state’s health commissioner. “This impacts all patient care, those with broken bones, traumas, heart attacks, strokes, COVID, anyone needing medical care,” Ramirez said. “Every action you take helps prevent COVID-19 from spreading and protects you, your family, other Alaskans and our health care system.