Alaska is not yet an operating member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact lets eligible physicians obtain expedited licenses in member states. Alaska's enabling bill passed the legislature in May 2026 but awaited signature and implementation, so the compact was not yet in effect for Alaska. Until it joins and becomes operational, out-of-state physicians must pursue traditional Alaska licensure, slowing cross-state telehealth access for Alaskans, who are often in remote, provider-short areas.

Source: Alaska HB110 / Interstate Medical Licensure Compact status (2026).