The Trends 100

After many years of steady, rapid climb, Providence Health System in Alaska grabbed the top spot on the Trends 100 list in 2001. With a workforce of 3,369, it is now Alaska's largest private sector employer (See Exhibit 1.) Providence's ascendance was anticipated a number of years ago, but was temporarily delayed when Safeway bought Carrs. Ten years ago Providence had a workforce of 1,824.