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DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now - mcknightsseniorliving.com

Detected August 20, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

DEA extends COVID-era telehealth prescribing rules temporarily, allowing continued remote prescribing of controlled substances without an in-person exam.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 20, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, and e-prescribers that prescribe controlled substances via telehealth. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source; the extension is 'for now'.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The DEA has extended the temporary COVID telehealth prescribing rules, which waive the in-person examination requirement for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth, for now.

Who it affects

Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, and e-prescribers that prescribe controlled substances via telehealth.

What you must do

Continue operating under the existing telehealth prescribing flexibilities, but monitor for further updates as the extension is temporary.

Deadline

Not specified in the source; the extension is 'for now'.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxONDdmMWg4UjhsbmxLYjJXazZIVW96TV8zT3JhZGZJcm9Va2xLbE5vZzFEYnM5aUZsejJUWTBVZHpQZGhzdkdWVnNNSHRxZXg2Zm12OVpHSVJfSG9WNFV0aE1OWkF3bkE3eWVZSmYzVUZ0SzlMS0JwcHNIdk81VTJoV1h3TnlRSklSN29kX0dDdG1sRmZBYVRONEU4TXVadw?oc=5

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