NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S DECISION

TO DENY A CERTIFICATE OF NEED

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

In accordance with 7 AAC 07.070, the Commissioner of the Department of Health has issued a decision on the Certificate of Need application described below.

Applicant’s Name: Alaska Regional Hospital

Project/Activity: Establishment of a Hospital-Based Emergency Department in South Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Regional Hospital proposes to expand its existing emergency department capacity by constructing a Free-Standing or Hospital-Based Emergency Department, in South Anchorage. The new construction will consist of 10,860 square feet, be a free-standing building and encompass five (5) emergency department beds, one (1) CT Scanner, one (1) X-ray machine, one (1) Ultrasound machine, defibrillators and patient monitors, and an infant warmer. 

Total Cost of the Project:  $17,421,000

Estimated completion date: Winter 2025

Applicant’s Name: Alaska Regional Hospital

Project/Activity Service Area: Municipality of Anchorage

Summary of Decision: In accordance with AS 18.07 and 7 AAC 07, Alaska Regional Hospital’s request for a Certificate of Need for its Hospital-Based Emergency Department has been denied.

Any member of the public who is substantially affected by activities authorized by this certificate of need may initiate an administrative hearing under 7 AAC 07.082.  The request must be made in accordance with 7 AAC 07.082 and must be received by the department no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025.  Please remit any request to:

Alexandria Hicks, HASD Program Manager

Certificate of Need Program

3601 C Street, Suite 978

Anchorage, AK 99503