Hospitals in Alaska
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Alaska (AK).
Total Hospitals
24
Total Beds
1,820
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.5
Trauma Centers
2
Major Hospitals in Alaska
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Alaska, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | General | 401 | ★★★★☆ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | General | 250 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | General | 162 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau | General | 72 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | General | 74 | ★★★☆☆ |
Health Systems in Alaska
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Alaska.
Hospital Infrastructure in Alaska
Alaska presents unique healthcare challenges due to its vast geography and sparse population spread across 663,000 square miles. The state's 24 hospitals include facilities operated by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, which provides care to Indigenous communities across remote regions. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is the state's largest hospital and only Level II trauma center, serving as the primary referral destination for critically ill patients from across the state. Many rural communities rely on small clinics and health aides, with patients requiring advanced care transported by air ambulance to Anchorage or Fairbanks. The Indian Health Service and tribal health organizations operate a network of hospitals and clinics serving Alaska Native populations. Telemedicine plays a critical role in connecting remote villages with specialists in urban centers. The state has invested heavily in emergency medical transport infrastructure, including helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance services that operate year-round despite extreme weather conditions.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.