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DEA temporarily extends COVID-19 telehealth prescribing flexibility for controlled substances - Healthcare Dive

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

DEA temporarily extends COVID-19 telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, allowing continued remote prescribing without an in-person visit until the end of 2024.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; extension is in effect but providers must ensure they meet all other Ryan Haight Act requirements.. 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

DEA extends temporary waiver of in-person examination requirement for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth, originally set to expire, now extended through 2024.

Who it affects

Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers

What you must do

Review and update compliance protocols to align with extended flexibilities; prepare for potential permanent rulemaking.

Deadline

Immediately; extension is in effect but providers must ensure they meet all other Ryan Haight Act requirements.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNajZ1TGNuZUI3MDZjU3JiRGJ3b3BUeUhHdEYtYWp2UDVaN1otOU10M0RISGM2SXJqSXNBWmJXbElGdG5RRmo2OHpHZkM0T0xVVnh4QkFXYXBjZzNWTTRTeEZCVllXdDNEZjh0ZENXVV9jNXlCd3E5QXdwSVZIUEVVQW5LNGdnZ1NDSWJ4Z3FmbU1wUFNBR1hkOFVtb0xGeml4SUtpeWhNUWVweUE3RVE?oc=5

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