An Act relating to the practice of respiratory care; relating to the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to telehealth provided by respiratory care practitioners; relating to medical malpractice liability of respiratory care practitioners; relating to immunity from civil liability for a respiratory care practitioner providing free health care services; relating to respiratory care practitioners providing documentation and treatment plans for public school students with asthma or anaphylaxis; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against respiratory care practitioners; and providing for an effective date.
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This bill makes several changes related to the practice of respiratory care in Alaska. It establishes a new license for respiratory care practitioners under AS 08.90, outlines requirements for licensure, including education and examination, and addresses telehealth provisions. The bill also clarifies medical malpractice liability, establishes immunity for free healthcare providers, and mandates documentation and treatment plans for public school students with asthma or anaphylaxis. Furthermore, it prohibits discrimination against respiratory care practitioners in group health insurance and establishes a transition period for existing respiratory care practitioners.
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