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SB 91

An Act relating to telehealth; relating to multidisciplinary care teams; and relating to the practice of medicine.

33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Introduced by Matt Claman and 3 co-sponsors

Alaska law SB 91 expands telehealth services and modifies multidisciplinary care team regulations to increase remote healthcare access while adjusting medical practice standards.

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Bill Summary · SB 91

Legislative bill overview

SB 91 expands telehealth services in Alaska and modifies regulations around multidisciplinary care teams and medical practice. The bill became law without the governor's signature on July 19, 2024, and is now codified as Chapter 13 of the 2024 Special Session Laws of Alaska.

Why this is important

Telehealth expansion directly affects healthcare access in Alaska, a state with geographic challenges and provider shortages, potentially enabling remote consultations and care delivery. Changes to multidisciplinary care team regulations and medical practice standards impact how healthcare providers can work together and deliver services, affecting both patient care models and professional licensing requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic equity vs. quality control: Expanded telehealth may improve rural access but raises questions about maintaining clinical standards and oversight in remote consultations
  • Professional scope of practice: Modifications to medical practice rules may create tension between different healthcare professions regarding expanded authority and responsibilities
  • Regulatory implementation: The manifest errors noted in October 2024 suggest potential ambiguities in the bill's language that may complicate enforcement and interpretation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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