Alaska § 18.23.100 - Use of electronic medical records.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.23.100 — Use of electronic medical records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.23.100. Use of electronic medical records.
A health care provider may maintain and preserve its medical records in an electronic format that protects the physical security of the records and protects the records from access by unauthorized persons. A health care provider who maintains and preserves the records in an electronic format that provides these protections is not required to maintain a separate paper copy. The Department of Health may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to regulate the implementation of this section.
Article 3. Electronic Health Information Exchange System.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.23.100
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.23.100 cover?
Section 18.23.100 ("Use of electronic medical records.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 18.23.100?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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