Fearing ‘telehealth cliff,’ orgs oppose DEA’s proposed time limits, in-person demands

Why This Topic Matters

The proposed DEA rules could affect telehealth operations, continuity of care, and access to treatment for patients who rely on remote services. Readers involved in prescribing, addiction treatment, psychiatry, compliance, or telehealth policy need to understand the scope of the proposed changes and the comment deadline.

Article Sections

1. In-person requirements: Too much, too late?

   This section summarizes health care organizations’ concerns about proposed telehealth restrictions and how they may affect access to care, especially for patients with ongoing treatment needs.

2. You still have time to comment

   This section covers the public comment period, stakeholder reactions, and general themes organizations suggest commenters may raise in response to the proposed rules.