Alabama § 34-24-705 - Compliance with Federal and State Laws; Recordkeeping.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-24-705 — Compliance with Federal and State Laws; Recordkeeping., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-24-705. Compliance with Federal and State Laws; Recordkeeping.
(a) A physician who provides a telehealth medical service shall comply with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the provision of telehealth medical services, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and shall use devices and technologies in compliance with these laws, rules, and regulations. A physician who provides telehealth medical services shall also take reasonable precautions to protect the privacy and security of all verbal, visual, written, and other communications involved in the delivery of telehealth medical services.
(b) A physician who provides a telehealth medical service shall maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with rules of the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission, must have access to the patient’s medical records, and must be able to produce the records upon demand by the patient, the board, or the commission.
(c) Rules adopted by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission shall set standards for the creation, retention, and distribution of medical records pursuant to the delivery of telehealth medical services.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-24-705
What does Code of Alabama § 34-24-705 cover?
Section 34-24-705 ("Compliance with Federal and State Laws; Recordkeeping.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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