Alabama § 34-24-706 - Rulemaking Authority.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-24-706 — Rulemaking Authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-24-706. Rulemaking Authority.
(a) The Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission may adopt rules regulating the provision of telehealth medical services by physicians in this state, even if the rules displace competition.
(b) Rules adopted by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission shall promote quality care, prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure that physicians provide adequate supervision of health professionals who aid in providing telehealth medical services.
(c) Other than as set forth in this article, the authority of the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission to regulate physicians providing telehealth medical services shall be the same as the authority of the board and the commission to regulate physicians providing services in person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-24-706
What does Code of Alabama § 34-24-706 cover?
Section 34-24-706 ("Rulemaking Authority.") 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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