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(b) If the health care provider or health care facility fails to remedy noncompliance after being contacted under (a) of this section, the department may contact the health care provider or health care facility in writing, identifying how the health care provider or health care facility has failed to meet the requirements of AS 18.23.400 and this chapter. (c) If the health care provider or health care facility fails to comply after being contacted under (b) of this section, the department may issue a warning in writing to the health care provider or health care facility. (d) If the health care provider or health care facility fails to comply after receiving a warning under (c) of this section, the department may assess a fine under AS 18.23.400(k). (e) The fine for a violation of AS 18.23.400 and this chapter is $100 for each day of noncompliance, up to the $10,000 ceiling set under AS 18.23.400(k). (Eff. 12/20/2020, Register 236) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 18.23.400 7 AAC 86.090. Definitions. (a) In AS 18.23.400, “plain language” means grammatically correct language that includes accurate word usage and communicates in a way that helps the public to easily understand the information. (b) As used in the definition of “health care service” in AS 18.23.400(n), “telemedicine” means the practice of health care delivery, evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment, using the transfer of medical data through audio, video, or data communications that are engaged in over two or more locations between providers who are physically separated from the patient or from each other. (Eff. 12/20/2020, Register 236) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.23.400