Political hay, old and moldy to boot. 90% of Alaskans are covered by some guberment, native, Corp, other entity. That leaves 10% of us paying our own way or not paying at all. Medicaid covers many of the 10%. ER abuse takes many. There are support groups for just about all the major illnesses. 
This commentator is blowing smoke. We do have problems here, that isn't in question, but not the picture the OP painted.