AK HB3009

Director of insurance may order health care insurers to waive utilization review requirements during a recognized federal or state public health disaster or emergency, including preauthorization, concurrent review, and retrospective review requirements.

Health care providers licensed in another jurisdiction may provide telehealth services in Alaska without an in-person physical examination until July 1, 2022, excluding controlled substances, if services are within their authorized scope of practice.

Charges for telehealth services must be reasonable and consistent with ordinary fees typically charged for those services, with no charges permitted for terminated encounters outside the provider's scope of practice.

Commissioner of Health and Social Services may waive state laws or regulations if compliance would substantially prevent or impede provision of telehealth services under this act.

Background check requirement for hospitals and nursing facilities is suspended until July 1, 2022, though facilities must attest to their hiring process and confirm background checks were conducted internally.