Noisy
← this week  ·  Subscribe →

The world is being quietly rearranged by people who write very long documents.

Federal Register · November 19, 2024
The title they went with Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications Noisy translates that to

Doctors can prescribe controlled medications via telemedicine for another year

What happened
The US Drug Enforcement Administration extended rules that allow doctors to prescribe controlled medications through telemedicine. This means patients can continue to get prescriptions for certain drugs without an in-person visit until the end of 2025.
Why it matters
Before the pandemic, federal law required an in-person visit for doctors to prescribe controlled substances. This rule change keeps a temporary flexibility in place, allowing patients in rural areas or those with mobility issues to access necessary medications. It also means that the DEA and HHS have more time to develop a permanent set of rules for telemedicine prescriptions.
The signal
Watch for the DEA and HHS to release a proposed permanent rule for telemedicine prescribing of controlled medications, which will indicate their long-term approach.
If you insist
Read the original →