Hospital can’t afford EMR contract, Assembly rejects funding request
Bartlett officials say the contractor’s annual maintenence fee would take a big chunk out of their already-thin profit margin
Flu cases spike in Alaska
The Center for Disease Control is reporting widespread flu in 47 states, including Alaska.
Taking a look at some of the big stories this year in Juneau
In Juneau, 2012 was marked by changes in leadership at City Hall, a lengthy double murder trial, and the tragic deaths of several young people.
BRH to repay nearly $1-million in Medicare and Medicaid billing errors
Bartlett Regional Hospital must repay the state and federal governments close to a million dollars for six years of Medicare and Medicaid billing errors. The … more
Bartlett hospital board votes to terminate consulting contract
Bartlett Regional Hospital is severing its longstanding ties with Quorum Health Resources.
Juneau voters pass sales tax extension, bond measure too close to call
Juneau voters on Tuesday agreed to an extension of the city’s temporary one-percent sales tax, ensuring at least $34-million in capital projects will be funded borough-wide through 2018. But a $25-million bond proposition to fund another package of projects is still in doubt.
