Integrating Telehealth and Traditional Care in Chronic Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: An Action Agenda for Building the Future State of Hybrid Care - nam.edu
The National Academy of Medicine published an action agenda on integrating telehealth with traditional care for chronic pain and substance use disorder, signaling potential future regulatory shifts toward hybrid care models.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, and e-prescribers focusing on chronic pain or substance use disorder treatment. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; this is a strategic document, not a regulation.. 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
A new action agenda from the National Academy of Medicine outlines a vision for hybrid care, which may influence future telehealth policies and best practices.
Who it affects
Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, and e-prescribers focusing on chronic pain or substance use disorder treatment.
What you must do
Monitor upcoming regulatory changes and consider aligning services with hybrid care models to stay ahead of potential requirements.
Deadline
No immediate deadline; this is a strategic document, not a regulation.
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