Alaska § 47.37.145 - Telehealth.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.37.145 — Telehealth., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.37.145. Telehealth.
(a) A public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140 may provide health care services authorized under AS 47.37.030 — 47.37.270 through telehealth to a patient in this state.
(b) If an individual employed by a public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140 , in the course of a telehealth encounter with a patient, determines that some or all of the encounter will extend beyond the health care services authorized under AS 47.37.030 — 47.37.270, the individual shall advise the patient that the facility is not authorized to provide some or all of the services to the patient, recommend that the patient contact an appropriate provider for the services the facility is not authorized to provide, and limit the encounter to only those services the facility is authorized to provide. The facility may not charge a patient for any portion of an encounter that extends beyond the health care services authorized under AS 47.37.030 — 47.37.270.
(c) A fee for a service provided through telehealth under this section must be reasonable and consistent with the ordinary fee typically charged for that service and may not exceed the fee typically charged for that service.
(d) A facility permitted to practice telehealth under this section may not be required to document a barrier to an in-person visit to provide health care services through telehealth. The department may not limit the physical setting from which a facility may provide health care services through telehealth.
(e) Nothing in this section requires the use of telehealth when an individual employed by a facility approved under AS 47.37.140 determines that providing services through telehealth is not appropriate or when a patient chooses not to receive services through telehealth.
(f) In this section, “telehealth” has the meaning given in AS 47.05.270 (e).
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.37.145
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.37.145 cover?
Section 47.37.145 ("Telehealth.") 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 § 47.37.145?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 47.37.145" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 47.37.145 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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