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Federal Register · January 17, 2025
The title they went with Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients Noisy translates that to

VA patients can now get controlled substances via telemedicine without a new in-person visit

What happened
US veterans can now get prescriptions for controlled substances through telemedicine more easily. Their doctor does not need to see them in person first, as long as any VA doctor has seen them at some point.
Why it matters
Many veterans live far from VA facilities. Others have trouble traveling. This rule means they can get their controlled substance prescriptions without repeated trips to a clinic. It also frees up in-person appointment slots for other veterans who need them.
The signal
Watch for data on how many more controlled substance prescriptions are issued via telemedicine to VA patients in the next year, especially in rural areas.
If you insist
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