Alaska Online Public Notices #2024200569

Alaska State Medical Board Regulation Change: Telemedicine Standards Update

This opportunity involves a regulatory change by the Alaska State Medical Board regarding telemedicine standards of practice: - Government Buyer: - Office of the Governor, State of Alaska - State Medical Board - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested; the regulation change affects medical practice standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Repeals the provision allowing health care providers to prescribe, dispense, and administer buprenorphine for opioid use disorder via telemedicine without physical presence - Regulation references standards from the American Medical Association and the Federation of State Medical Boards - Technical corrections made to conform with legal standards - The change is effective statewide and impacts all licensed health care providers practicing telemedicine under Alaska law

Description

This regulation pertains to telemedicine standards of practice under Title 12 of the Alaska Administrative Code. It involves the repeal of a provision allowing health care providers to prescribe, dispense, and administer buprenorphine for opioid use disorder without being physically present with the patient. The regulation was filed by the Department of Law, Office of the Governor, and is effective statewide starting July 4, 2026. The regulation was adopted by the State Medical Board after the close of the public comment period and includes technical corrections to conform with legal standards.

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