Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Reports on its Care for Mat-Su Community in 2025: Total Impact Exceeded $196 Million
3/25/2026
Palmer, Alaska – At more than 204,000 patient encounters last year, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center delivered quality healthcare for the Mat-Su community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report also shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $196 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $1.8 million in taxes supporting local schools and civic resources.
Mat-Su Regional increased access and strengthened services through more than $19 million in projects. Opening a second cardiac catheterization lab has brought more cardiology, interventional radiology, vascular, and urologic services for patients.
Increasing Behavioral Health Access
Recognizing that too many Alaskans don’t have access to behavioral healthcare, Mat-Su Regional is taking action. The new behavioral health intensive outpatient program and partial hospitalization program allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving structured, short-term mental health treatment in a non-residential setting.
Construction planning is underway for a new freestanding 45-bed behavioral health hospital built in partnership with the Mat-Su Health Foundation to offer inpatient care for adults and adolescents. When opened, it will bring timely, trauma-informed care closer to home for families.
“We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Taylor Rudd, chief executive officer of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer advanced medical services here in our Mat-Su valley to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Area families grew with the help of Mat-Su Regional’s Birthing Center as more than 800 babies were delivered in 2025.
Keeping patients safe remains a priority, and this focus has led to almost two years without a serious safety event. The hospital earned an A on the Leapfrog Patient Safety Grade in November, for the fourth consecutive grading period.
Emergency Medicine
At more than 40,000 visits to the Mat-Su Regional emergency room, life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with more than $20 million in charity and uncompensated care.
In 2025, the hospital earned designation as the first Level III Trauma Center in Alaska, meaning it is equipped to provide 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and has prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists.
The hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, affirming the medical team follows medical standards supporting the best possible outcomes.
Caring for the Larger Community
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as Dog Days of Summer, the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter drive for MatSu Food Bank, and contributions to charitable organizations such as Kids Kupboard, MyHouse and The Children’s Place, Mat-Su Regional gives back to the community throughout the year.
Payroll of more than $136 million supports the delivery of around the clock care by a team of physicians, nurses and support staff, all passionate about serving patients. Their compassion and skills make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and the larger community.
“We truly have one of the best healthcare teams anywhere, and they live and work right here in our community,” said CEO Rudd. “Every day they care for neighbors, friends, and families across the Mat-Su Valley. That personal connection is what drives the compassion, expertise, and commitment they bring to every patient.
Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals. Strong relationships with UAA nursing and WWAMI medical students are key to growing the future medical team, with more than 500 medical and allied health students engaged at Mat-Su Regional last year. Mat-Su Regional’s partner the Mat-Su Health Foundation also offers robust academic and vocational scholarship programs that support local students pursuing careers in healthcare.
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