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Heidi Hedberg

15:38 - 15:59

“There are focus areas that we want to elevate in year 2, and this is specific to the fall cycle around Pay for Readiness, care coordination, and EMS. You'll notice a theme. It's all about readiness.”
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Alaska News
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Alaska
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September 11, 2026

From the transcript

All right, thank you so much, Betsy. So remember what we've reflected on for a year or two when we've you know, what are the priorities related to the department on year 2 funding? There are focus areas that we want to elevate in year 2, and this is specific to the fall cycle around Pay for Readiness, care coordination, and EMS. You'll notice a theme. It's all about readiness.

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