udgeting for Sleep Apnea

What is this going to cost? If not asked out loud you definitely know people are thinking it in their head. With so many expenditures and costs in a monthly budget, medical conditions can arise out of nowhere. The benefits of a healthy night sleep outweighs lack of sleep. By practicing healthy sleeping versus binge-sleeping, the […]

3 Ways Air Quality Affects Your Sleep and How to Improve It

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining good health and optimum quality of life. Health experts assert that extended sleep deficiency exposes one to a myriad of health conditions. In fact, it leads to the deterioration of optimal body functioning. One of the major aspects that affect sleep is air quality. Unfortunately, not many people […]

The Mask-Free Alternative to CPAP

When it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard and typically the first line of treatment. CPAP delivers pressurized air to the airway, which helps keep the airway open and reduces instances of disturbed breathing. When CPAP therapy works, the patient immediately feels relief. However, in some cases, […]

Children with Sleep Apnea

Kids Can Get Sleep Apnea? Any person, any age, can fall victim to obstructive sleep apnea—from new-born infants to those over 100 years of age. Sleep Disordered Breathing Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term that includes breathing difficulties during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is included in this classification, but also included are […]

Budgeting for Sleep Apnea

What is this going to cost? If not asked out loud you definitely know people are thinking it in their head. With so many expenditures and costs in a monthly budget, medical conditions can arise out of nowhere. The benefits of a healthy night sleep outweighs lack of sleep. By practicing healthy sleeping versus binge-sleeping, the […]

Sleep Deprivation: Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Diagnosis of Sleep Deprivation As we have already discussed, sleep specialists state that the most tell-tale sign of sleep deprivation is feeling drowsy during the day. Even if a task is very uninteresting, you should be able to stay alert if you are not sleep deprived. If you fall asleep within five minutes […]

Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.