|
26-23B-3
Section 26-23B-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine,
drug, or any other substance or device to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant
with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the
life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as
the result of natural causes in utero, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant
woman or her unborn child, and which causes the premature termination of the pregnancy. (2)
ATTEMPT TO PERFORM OR INDUCE AN ABORTION. An act, or an omission of a statutorily required
act, that, under the circumstances as the actor believes them to be, constitutes a substantial
step in a course of conduct planned to culminate in the performance or induction of an abortion
in this state in violation of this chapter. (3) FERTILIZATION. The...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-23B-3.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
14-1-19
Section 14-1-19 Acceptance and redispensing of unused prescription medications. (a) As used
in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CORRECTIONS FACILITY.
Any facility or program controlled or operated by the state Department of Corrections or any
of its agencies or departments and supported wholly or in part by state funds for the correctional
care of persons or any county jail operated and controlled by the county sheriff and a county.
(2) CUSTOMIZED PATIENT MEDICATION PACKAGE. A package that is prepared by a pharmacist for
a specific patient and that contains two or more prescribed solid oral dosage forms. (3) REPACKAGING.
The process by which the pharmacy prepares a prescription it accepts pursuant to this section
in a unit-dose package, unit-of-issue package or customized patient medication package for
immediate dispensing in accordance with a current prescription. (4) UNIT-DOSE PACKAGE. A package
that contains a single-dose drug with the name,...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/14-1-19.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-24-210.1
Section 34-24-210.1 Evaluation and treatment by physical therapist. (a) Without prescription
or referral, a licensed physical therapist may perform an initial evaluation or consultation
of a screening nature to determine the need for physical therapy and may perform the physical
therapy and other services provided in subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive, of subsection (b).
Implementation of physical therapy shall otherwise be based on the referral of a person licensed
to practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, chiropractic, licensed assistant to a physician
acting pursuant to a valid supervising agreement, or a licensed certified registered nurse
practitioner in a valid collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician. (b) The
physical therapy and other services referred to in subsection (a), which may be performed
without prescription or referral, include and are limited to the following: (1) To a child
with a diagnosed developmental disability pursuant to the plan of care for...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-24-210.1.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-6-121
Section 22-6-121 Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee - Composition; meetings. (a)
The Alabama Medicaid Agency shall utilize a Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee within
the agency for the purpose of advising and assisting Medicaid in the development of a preferred
drug plan pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1396r-8. (b) The Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
shall be comprised and consist of three clinical pharmacists licensed to practice in the State
of Alabama and at least five physicians licensed to practice medicine in the State of Alabama.
Physician members will be appointed by the Medicaid Commissioner from a list of at least two
nominees for each position submitted by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Clinical
pharmacist members will be nominated by the Alabama Pharmacy Association and appointed by
the Medicaid Commissioner. Members of the Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee should
be enrolled Medicaid providers and have experience...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-6-121.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
27-1-16
Section 27-1-16 Standard health insurance claim form; electronic claims form; various claim
forms. (a)(1) The Commissioner of the Department of Insurance shall prescribe a standard health
insurance claim form to be used by all hospitals. The forms shall be prescribed in a format
which allows for the use of generally accepted diagnosis and treatment coding systems by providers
of health care and payors. The standard form shall be accepted and used by all insurers doing
business in the State of Alabama and by all state agencies which pay providers of health care
for hospital services. (2) The Commissioner of the Department of Insurance shall also prescribe
a format for all health insurance claims transmitted or submitted for payment by electronic
or electro-mechanical means. Such a format shall be used by all insurers doing business in
the State of Alabama and by all state agencies which pay providers of health care for hospital
services. (b) An advisory committee of five persons, two...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/27-1-16.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-13A-8
Section 34-13A-8 Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) Any individual
licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor,
when acting within the scope of his or her profession and doing work of a nature consistent
with his or her training. The individual may not hold himself or herself out to the public
as a genetic counselor. (2) Any physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this
state. (3) Any individual who is certified by ABMGG as a doctor of philosophy medical geneticist
before December 31, 2018. (4) Any individual employed as a genetic counselor by the federal
government or an agency thereof, if the individual provides genetic counseling services solely
under the direction and control of the organization through which he or she is employed. (5)
A genetic counseling intern enrolled in an ACGC or ABMGG accredited genetic counseling educational
program, if genetic counseling services performed by the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-13A-8.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-1-16
Section 22-1-16 Prescribing, dispensing, and administering auto-injectable epinephrine; liability;
reports; rulemaking authority. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector
to the body of an individual. (2) AUTHORIZED ENTITY. Any entity or organization other than
a K-12 public school subject to Section 16-1-48, in connection with or at which allergens
capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to, recreation camps,
colleges and universities, day care facilities, youth sport leagues, amusement parks, restaurants,
places of employment, and sports arenas. (3) EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR. A single-use device
used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
(4) MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. A physician or other individual licensed under Title 34 authorized
to treat, use, or prescribe medicine and drugs for sick and...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-1-16.htm - 7K - Match Info - Similar pages
20-2-214
Section 20-2-214 Limited access to database permitted for certain persons or entities. (a)
The following persons or entities shall be permitted access to the information in the controlled
substances database, subject to the limitations indicated below: (1) Authorized representatives
of the certifying boards; provided, however, that access shall be limited to information concerning
the licensees of the certifying board, however, authorized representatives from the Board
of Medical Examiners may access the database to inquire about certified registered nurse practitioners
(CRNPs), or certified nurse midwives (CNMs) that hold a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances
Registration Certificate (QACSC). (2) A licensed practitioner approved by the department who
has authority to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances. The licensed practitioner's
access shall be limited to information concerning himself or herself, registrants who possess
a Qualified Alabama Controlled...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/20-2-214.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages
27-1-20
Section 27-1-20 Patient Right to Know Act. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited
as the "Patient Right to Know Act." (b) As used in this section, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ENROLLEE.
A person who purchases individual health care coverage or an employer who purchases a group
health care plan. (2) PROVIDER. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist,
psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, registered optician, licensed
professional counselor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. (c)(1) All persons, firms, corporations,
associations, health maintenance organizations, health insurance services, or preferred provider
organizations, any employer-sponsored health benefit plan, or any similar organization or
entity, providing health, accident, or dental insurance coverage, either directly or indirectly,
shall provide an enrollee with a written description of the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/27-1-20.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-24-605
Section 34-24-605 Ownership and operation. (a) All registrants must provide pain management
services at a location that is owned and operated by one of the following: (1) One or more
physicians licensed to practice medicine in Alabama. (2) A business entity registered with
the Secretary of State. (3) A governmental entity or body, or political subdivision, or any
combination thereof, including state universities and schools. (b) In order to be registered,
a physician shall certify that each practice location is under the direction of a medical
director who shall be a physician who possesses a current, unrestricted license to practice
medicine or osteopathy in Alabama. (c) Every registrant providing pain management services
is required to obtain access to the Alabama Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) maintained
by the Alabama Department of Public Health. (Act 2013-257, p. 673, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-24-605.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
|