AK SB98

Prohibits the State Medical Board from imposing disciplinary sanctions on physicians who render diagnoses, provide treatment, or prescribe non-controlled substances without a physical examination, provided follow-up care is available and patient records are shared with their primary care provider.

Allows physicians to prescribe controlled substances without a physical examination only when an appropriate licensed health care provider is physically present with the patient to assist with examination, diagnosis, and treatment.

Prohibits physicians from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs or dispensing prescription drugs solely in response to internet questionnaires or email messages to patients without a prior physician-patient relationship.

Extends similar telemedicine protections to psychologists, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers who provide evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment through audio, video, or data communications when physically separated from patients.

Establishes a telemedicine business registry to be maintained by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, including the names, addresses, and contact information of businesses providing telemedicine services in Alaska.