AK HB75

Establishes the 15-member Alaska Health Commission within the Department of Health and Social Services, composed of representatives from health organizations, legislators, and public members to develop comprehensive health care policy recommendations.

Requires the commission to develop a statewide health plan addressing quality, accessibility, and affordability of health care, including strategies to reduce costs below the national average and increase insurance coverage.

Mandates commission members to submit annual reports to the legislature by February 1, with the first report including a five-year strategic plan with prioritized objectives and evaluation of health care system strengths and weaknesses.

Requires health care facilities to report consumer cost information, types of insurance accepted, service locations, hours of operation, and other data to help consumers make informed decisions about services.

Sunsets the Alaska Health Commission and associated provisions on June 30, 2014; requires the Department of Health and Social Services to contract for a comprehensive study of the certificate of need program's effects.