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Privacy and Confidentiality in Alaska

Subtopic Statute/Regulation Description
Privacy and Confidentiality 12 AAC 40.967 - Unprofessional Conduct Alaska defines “unprofessional conduct” by a physician as conduct that deviates from generally recognized professional standards. Alaska...
Alaska Stat. § 28.35.030(d) - Operating a vehicle, aircraft or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance This subsection is referenced in the statute governing the confidentiality of substance abuse treatment records as providing an exception to the...
Alaska Stat. § 47.30.845 - Confidential records Records and information relating to the mental health of an individual are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be disclosed in...
Alaska Stat. § 47.37.210 - Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons All substance abuse treatment records are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be disclosed according to the statute for research...
AS § 08.64.326 - Grounds for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions The Alaska Medical Board may discipline licensed physicians for numerous grounds including the provision of negligent care, failure to comply with...
Confidentiality of substance abuse records 7 AAC 166.040, Privacy and Confidentiality
7 AAC 166.040, Privacy and Security Requires Health Information Exchanges to comply with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 when applicable.
7 AAC 72.540, Decision Regarding Eligibility for Financial Assistance Permits the Department of Health and Social Service to review the financial and medical records of a patient who has applied for financial assistance...
7 AAC 85.200, Confidential Information Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to maintain the confidentiality of information they receive in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2
7 AAC 85.205, Use and Disclosure of Information
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