A brief description of the strengths, successes, recognitions and collaborations found within the Southcentral Foundation Nuka System of Care.

1. S Y S T E M O F C A R E
NukaCustomer-ownership, relationships and
a focus on whole-person wellness.
www.SouthcentralFoundation.com
Southcentral Foundation
S Y S T E M O F C A R E
NukaCustomer-ownership, relationships and
a focus on whole-person wellness.
www.SouthcentralFoundation.com
Southcentral Foundation
S Y S T E M O F C A R E
NukaCustomer-ownership, relationships and
a focus on whole-person wellness.
www.SouthcentralFoundation.com
Southcentral Foundation
S Y S T E M O F C A R E
NukaCustomer-ownership, relationships and
a focus on whole-person wellness.
www.SouthcentralFoundation.com
Southcentral Foundation

2. AlaskaMentalHealthTrustAuthority
Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium
Alaska Primary Care Association
American Society of Health-
System Pharmacists Foundation
AVON Foundation
Cicatelli Associates Inc.
Cook Inlet Region Inc.
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Denali Commission
Institute for Translational Health
Sciences
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Municipality of Anchorage
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
National Gardening Association
Patient Centered Outcomes
Research Institute
Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Rasmuson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation
The Hearst Foundation
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
United Way of Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Southeast
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Hawaii
University of Washington
Wells Fargo Bank
*Not a complete list of supporters
Our Supporters
S Y S T E M O F C A R E
Nuka
(907) 729-8608 • www.southcentralfoundation.com

3. Vision Statement
A Native Community that enjoys physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
Mission Statement
Working together with the Native Community to
achieve wellness through health and related services.
“You are an inspiration and example for all. You show us
what is possible, and will, I am sure, be looked back upon
as the pathfinders who led health care to its new and
proper destination.”
~ Don Berwick, Former Administrator,
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
“This has cut down significantly on cost and allowed
patients to reduce their visits while improving health
outcomes ... a great model for health care reform.”
~ U.S. Rep. Don Young

4. Southcentral Foundation Nuka System of Care
“A health care system owned and managed by
Alaska’s Native people has achieved astonishing
results in improving the health of its enrollees
while cutting the costs of treating them.”
~
Southcentral Foundation’s Nuka System of Care is the whole health care system created, managed, and owned
by Alaska Native people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
The relationship-based Nuka System of Care is comprised of the following integrated parts working together –
in relationship – to support wellness: organizational strategies and processes; medical, behavioral, dental, and
traditional practices; and supporting infrastructure.
Nuka System of Care
Successes
Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS)
Exceeds 90th Percentile
n Board certification
n Diabetes LDL <100
n Diabetes care annual testing
n Asthma appropriate medications
n Tobacco screening & quit rates
Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS)
75th - 90th Percentile
n Diabetes care blood pressure <130/80
n Cervical cancer screening
n Breast cancer screening
93% employee satisfaction
(96% response rate)
93% customer-owner satisfaction
“Nuka” is a word used in many different cultures; some
common meanings include honor, strength, big living
things, dignity, love, generosity and support.
n System designed and owned by population
receiving services
n Whole system transformation
n Relationship based care in action
n Decrease in professional turnover
n Increase in end-user health outcomes
n Increased organizational flexibility
Nuka System of Care
Strengths

5. Some of Our RecognitionsSome of Our Recognitions
*Not a complete list of awards
NUMEROUS ACCOLADES
AND AWARDS FROM:
NATIONAL INDIAN
HEALTH BOARD,
ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH
BOARD,
THE ALASKA
CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION,
ALASKA PUBLIC HEALTH
ASSOCIATION,
ALASKA PRIMARY CARE
ASSOCIATION,
ALASKA GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE
JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION
MALCOLMBALDRIGE
NATIONALQUALITYAWARD
MAGNET®STATUS FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE
PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME™,
NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
SAMHSA
SCIENCE
&SERVICE
AWARD
ALASKA’S APEX AWARD FOR
PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
DIRECTOR’S AWARD
IntheNews
American Hospital Association, “Engaging Health Care Users: A Framework for Health Individuals &
Communities” (Jan. 2013).
American Medical Association, “Medical Center Gives Insight into Health Care Transformation” (Oct. 10, 2012).
The New York Times, “A Formula for Cutting Health Costs: Alaska Natives have something to teach doctors and
patients in the rest of the world” (Aug. 2, 2012).
The Oregonian, “Alaska Native Medical Center a Model for Curbing Costs, Improving Health” (July 21, 2012).
InnovativeCareModels.com, “Values Driven System,” (2008). One of 24 profiles featured in a project funded
by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

6. Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking further collaboration/funding for the following corporate objectives:
reducing the rates of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, cancer, incidences of suicide, obesity, substance
abuse, diabetes, oral health, and cardiovascular disease.
Goal: Establish an institution to provide the leadership and means to transform health care into an effective,
efficient, and safe system whose impact on population health is commensurate with expenditures. We are also
seeking collaboration and funding to further develop the Nuka Institute for learning and innovation.
Collaborations
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Harvard Medical School Center for
Primary Care
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
National Library of Medicine
Improving Patient Care Collaborative
Veterans Health Administration
(nationwide)
Whanganui Regional Primary Health
(New Zealand)
National Health Service (Scotland)
Alaska Regional Health Corporations
*Not a complete list of collaborations
Nuka System of Care Going Global