Proposal could lead to sanctions against Alaska medical professionals for gender-affirming care
The Alaska State Medical Board will be considering language that says medical professionals provide gender-affirming care for children could risk having their work considered unprofessional conduct. Critics worry the board is overstepping its authority in pursuing regulations that could leave medical providers open to possible disciplinary actions. Meeting minutes from June show the board designated member Matt Heilala to help draft a statement for future consideration that would pertain to declaring people providing the care “as being grossly negligent and therefore subject to disciplinary sanctions.” Heilala declined to discuss the specific language ahead of Friday’s meeting. But he said there would be a transparent process, and this could take months.