Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

Anchorage, AK ยท Founded 1954

Trade association representing Alaska's hospitals, nursing facilities, and healthcare providers statewide

Primary audience
Healthcare Providers
Work area
Trade Association
Topic
Healthcare System Support
Contact
Jared Kosin
Website Contact

About Organization

The Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association represents more than 65 hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and healthcare partners across Alaska's vast geography. Based in Anchorage, AK, the organization generates revenue of $4.6 million annually with 10 employees and 37 volunteers. Founded in 1954, AHHA provides policy advocacy, education, training, and collaborative platforms for sharing data and best practices.

What They Focus On

Healthcare Advocacy

Advancing policy and regulatory positions that support sustainable healthcare delivery across Alaska's remote communities

Workforce Development

Strengthening healthcare staffing through education, training programs, and facility-led initiatives addressing workforce shortages

System Innovation

Building collaborative networks for data sharing, best practices, and innovative care models across member organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.6M

+12.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.5M

+15.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$4.4M

-4.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

10

-16.7% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,590,798 $4,535,447 $4,357,644 10
2023 $4,068,926 $3,921,983 $4,548,489 12
2022 $2,475,724 $2,684,952 $3,760,037 9
2020 $3,128,497 $2,863,846 $4,533,338 9
2019 $2,550,410 $2,420,976 $3,497,430 11
2018 $2,381,245 $2,216,514 $3,354,576 8

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Representation

    Convene hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare partners across Alaska's half-million square miles

  • 02

    Policy Expertise

    Provide advocacy and policy guidance on healthcare regulations and legislation affecting members

  • 03

    Education Delivery

    Host training programs and educational opportunities to strengthen healthcare workforce capabilities

  • 04

    Data Collaboration

    Facilitate sharing of data, resources, and best practices to build sustainable care systems

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

Policy and Advocacy

Represents member interests in healthcare policy development and regulatory advocacy at state and federal levels

Education and Training

Leads and hosts educational opportunities and professional development programs for healthcare workforce across Alaska

Workforce Development Initiatives

Supports facility-led workforce programs including nurse certificate programs to address Alaska's healthcare staffing needs

Collaborative Networks

Brings together members and stakeholders to share data, resources, and best practices for healthcare improvement

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association.

JK

Jared Kosin

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $470,519
CB

Connie Beemer

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $167,538
EK

Elizabeth King

Sr. Director
Full-time
Compensation: $113,866
CM

Cristan McLain

Quality Director
Full-time
Compensation: $111,329
JM

Jeannie Monk

Senior VP
Full-time
Compensation: $197,362
SK

Shaun Keef

Sec/Treas
1 hrs/week
AV

Alan Vierling

Director
AG

Angela Gorn

Director
AL

Angela Lewis

Director
BS

Bill Spivey

Director
CA

Carly Allen

Director
CR

Catherine Reaktenwalt

Director
DW

Dan Winkelman

Director
DW

David Wallace

Director
DK

Deborah Koelsch

Director
EK

Ellen Kennedy

Director
HS

Hannah Sanders

Director
HJ

Helena Jagielski

Director
JE

Jamie Eggert

Director
JC

Jesse Christensen

Director
JO

Jessica Oswald

Director
JM

Jim Myers

Director
JW

Joe Wanner

Director
KH

Karl Hertz

Director
KT

Kay Turner

Director
MT

Melanee Tiura

Director
ND

Nathan Dahl

Director
RH

Richard Hall

Director
RC

Robert Clark

Director
RO

Robert Onders

Director
RS

Ryan Smith

Director
SC

Sandi Crawford

Director
SC

Sarah Cook

Director
TR

Tammy Rose

Director
TG

Theresa Gleason

Director
TW

Tina Whetstine

Director

Milestones

1954

Association Founded

1954

Established as Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association to represent healthcare providers

1970

Federal Tax Exemption

1970

Received IRS ruling recognizing tax-exempt status as nonprofit trade association

2022

Name Modernization

2022

Board adopted Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association name to reflect inclusive mission and membership

2023

Revenue Growth

2023

Achieved 64% revenue increase to $4.1 million, expanding services and member support

2024

Workforce Investment

2024

Distributed grants for facility-led workforce initiatives and nursing certificate programs statewide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AV
Alan Vierling Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Angela Gorn Director 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Angela Lewis Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bill Spivey Director 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Carly Allen Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Catherine Reaktenwalt Director 1.00 hrs/week
DW
Dan Winkelman Director 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David Wallace Director 1.00 hrs/week
DK
Deborah Koelsch Director 1.00 hrs/week
EG
Ella Goss Chair Elect 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Ellen Kennedy Director 1.00 hrs/week
HS
Hannah Sanders Director 1.00 hrs/week
HJ
Helena Jagielski Director 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jamie Eggert Director 1.00 hrs/week
JO
Jennifer Opsut Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jesse Christensen Director 1.00 hrs/week
JO
Jessica Oswald Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jim Myers Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Joe Wanner Director 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Karl Hertz Director 1.00 hrs/week
KT
Kay Turner Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Melanee Tiura Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nathan Dahl Director 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Phil Hofstetter Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Richard Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Robert Clark Director 1.00 hrs/week
RO
Robert Onders Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ryan Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Sandi Crawford Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Sarah Cook Director 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Shelley Ebenal Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Tammy Rose Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Theresa Gleason Director 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Tina Whetstine Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$513K

Jared Kosin

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jared Kosin President & CEO $470,519 $42,052 $512,571 40
Jeannie Monk Senior VP $197,362 $11,681 $209,043 40
Connie Beemer Vice President $167,538 $9,774 $177,312 40
Elizabeth King SR. Director $113,866 $7,971 $121,837 40
Cristan Mclain Quality Director $111,329 $3,601 $114,930 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$68K Grants Received
$457K Grants Given
7 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
AI
Apca Inc.
$68K

Top Grantees

6 total
MS
Mat-Su Regional Medical Cente Palmer, AK
$250K
FM
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital FAIRBANKS, AK
$100K
BR
Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau, AK
$36K
PM
Petersburg Medical Center Petersburg, AK
$35K
SP
South Peninsula Hospital Homer, AK
$26K
PH
Providence Hospital Anchorage, AK
$10K
Apca Inc. Mat-Su Regional Medical Cente Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Bartlett Regional Hospital Petersburg Medical Center South Peninsula Hospital Providence Hospital
Apca Inc. Mat-Su Regional Medical Cente Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Bartlett Regional Hospital Petersburg Medical Center South Peninsula Hospital Providence Hospital

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
ASHNHA Program Services Company Inc
Anchorage, AK
Grants
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

Phone

(907) 646-1444

Social

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1007 W 3rd Ave 301 Anchorage, AK 99501