00 Enrolled SB 169 01 Relating to the definition of "direct supervision" for purposes of medical assistance coverage 02 of behavioral health clinic services. 03 _______________ 04 * Section 1. AS 47.07.030 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: 05 (h) For purposes of medical assistance coverage, the department may require 06 behavioral health clinic services to be provided by or under the direct supervision of a 07 physician licensed under AS 08.64. In this subsection, "direct supervision" means that 08 a physician licensed under AS 08.64 is available, either in person or by a 09 communication device, to 10 (1) provide clinical consultation or oversight to the supervisee; 11 (2) approve behavioral health treatment plans; 12 (3) review each case to determine the need for continued care; 13 (4) ensure that the services provided to recipients of behavioral health 14 clinic services are medically necessary and clinically appropriate; and 01 (5) assume professional responsibility for the services provided.