Team Members

Douglas J. Kaufman

President

Working in the field of geriatrics, since 1974 and excelling in both consumer and patient advocacy, Kaufman’s sincere interest in helping older adults has enhanced his sensitivity to go beyond status qou to provide quality care and support.

The delivery of good medical care often involves professionals working together. Kaufman’s approach to long-term care and the ultimate goal to improve industry standards has brought new awareness to the industry leaders. Case managers, nurses and social workers who are all very concerned about patient readmissions. ‘‘Patient safety and outcomes must be our number one priority.’’ Quality assurance is an essential part of our mission and goals. Identifying strategies and overall patient satisfaction, setting concrete goals to improve overall quality of life for our seniors.

Tiare Kaufman

Corporate Secretary

Business Owner of Thirty years
Brings compassion and business expertise. Successful Owner and operator of a network of service related -businesses throughout the U.S. With a degree in accounting and nearly thirty –two years of business management and public relations I feel confident my skills will help bring a true dimension of consumer confidence and trust.

Leah Kaufman, BSN, RN

ACHA Clinical Advisor, Case Manager

As a graduate from UAA Nursing Bachelors Program 2016. Leah accepted a job with Providence Medical Center, Anchorage. As an Emergency Department nurse and now specializing in Cardiac Rehab, Leah is attending graduate school at UAA to become a Nurse Practitioner. My experience includes providing specialized care and treatment to critically injured or seriously ill patients while monitoring their progress and communicating with cross-functional medical team members. My function with ACHA will be as case manager and clinical advisor.

My function with ACHA will be as case manager and clinical advisor.

Dr. Kevin Maguire

DO

My specialties include Family and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Dr. Maguire is a General Practice Specialist in Anchorage. Available for House calls by appointment only.

Laura Phillips, Registered Dietitian

Dietitian

Laura Phillips has been a registered dietitian in Alaska for over 25 years. She entered into the nutrition field with an interest in using whole nutritious foods along with physical activity to improve clients’ health status. Her primary focus is nutrition counseling for clients with diabetes, heart disease and individuals needing weight management. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama and is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her background includes nutrition management of the diabetes education program at Mat-Su Regional, nutrition management at North Star Behavioral Health Hospital, Anchorage School District, South Central Foundation, Providence Extended Care and St. Elias Specialty Hospital. Laura looks forward to assisting seniors with preventing or improving their chronic health conditions. Laura is available for home visits and accepts most insurance.

Claudette Burden

Therapist

As owner & operator of Ease Your Burdens massage & faithful hands here in Anchorage. I offer my services to home bound seniors working with ACHA.

In 2012 I graduated from Alaska Institute of Oriental Medicine. Specializing in Acupuncture & Massage therapy. My skills are in the areas of Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myo-fascial release, deep tissue, and geriatric massage.

I’m available for home visits by appointment only. As a preferred provider I accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, & Cigna with a doctor’s referral.