DEA Proposed Telemedicine Prescribing Rule Could Burden Hospice Physicians and Hospice Operations - morganlewis.com
DEA proposed rule on telemedicine prescribing may burden hospice physicians and operations, potentially affecting cross-state telehealth and controlled substance prescribing.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Hospice physicians and hospice operations, as well as telehealth platforms and e-prescribers involved in hospice care. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the change text.. 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 proposed a new telemedicine prescribing rule that could introduce additional burdens for hospice physicians and operations, likely affecting how controlled substances are prescribed via telehealth.
Who it affects
Hospice physicians and hospice operations, as well as telehealth platforms and e-prescribers involved in hospice care.
What you must do
Monitor the DEA rulemaking process and assess potential impacts on hospice telehealth practices; consider submitting comments during the public comment period.
Deadline
Not specified in the change text.
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