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DEA's New Telehealth Rules: Access at Risk?

1/16/2025

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Starting January 17, the DEA will implement a new three-tiered registration system for telehealth prescriptions of controlled substances. This move seeks to regulate telemedicine providers, enforcing state alignment and prescription limits. However, experts warn that these changes could complicate operations and hinder access to vital telehealth services, especially as COVID-19 flexibilities fade by December 31, 2025.

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Story summary

Starting January 17, the DEA will implement a new three-tiered registration system for telehealth prescriptions of controlled substances. This move seeks to regulate telemedicine providers, enforcing state alignment and prescription limits. However, experts warn that these changes could complicate operations and hinder access to vital telehealth services, especially as COVID-19 flexibilities fade by December 31, 2025.