Alabama § 34-24-700 Legislative Intent

Alabama Statutes

§ 34-24-700 — Legislative Intent

Alabama § 34-24-700

Title 34Professions and Businesses

Ch. 24Physicians and Other Practitioners of Healing Arts

Art. 12Telehealth Medical Services

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Ala. Code § 34-24-700 (2026).

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It is the intent of the Legislature to expand access to safe, effective health care services for the residents of this state through the use of various electronic devices and technologies. The Legislature finds and declares the following:

(1)Telehealth has proven to be a viable tool to supplement traditional, in-person services and provides additional ways for individuals to access medical care.

(2)Allowing physicians to utilize telehealth medical services and other electronic devices to provide care will positively impact residents of this state.

(3)Telehealth should be promoted as sound public policy and should be available to every Alabama resident, irrespective of their race, identity, age, income, socioeconomic class, or geographic location.

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It is the intent of the Legislature to expand access to safe, effective health care services for the residents of this state through the use of various electronic devices and technologies. The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) Telehealth has proven to be a viable tool to supplement traditional, in-person services and provides additional ways for individuals to access medical care.
(2) Allowing physicians to utilize telehealth medical services and other electronic devices to provide care will positively impact residents of this state.
(3) Telehealth should be promoted as sound public policy and should be available to every Alabama resident, irrespective of their race, identity, age, income, socioeconomic class, or geographic location.