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COVID-19: Rules Relaxed for Prescribing Controlled Substances via Telehealth - FBT Gibbons

Detected July 6, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

Federal rules relaxed for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth during COVID-19 public health emergency, allowing audio-only visits and waiving in-person exam requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 6, 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: Ongoing during PHE; prepare for potential reversion to pre-COVID rules after PHE ends.. 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 temporarily waives Ryan Haight Act requirement for in-person exam before prescribing controlled substances via telehealth, and allows audio-only (no video) for certain prescriptions.

Who it affects

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

What you must do

Update prescribing protocols to comply with temporary waivers; ensure documentation of patient location and emergency exceptions.

Deadline

Ongoing during PHE; prepare for potential reversion to pre-COVID rules after PHE ends.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNSTVmMWtIM0FSQlNGTXBtc2dNMkVmX3JLenhMcU5wbnJBenJmd2xvY0tpeS1SQWVrT0ZwSjFGYUxJYko4Ml9nUUozTDJWUWRGQVRBdFdjRF8wdWJTQ0N5QUoyN0EzOUZ3ODVvcFRGNFNKQlVYYVBOZmNzaDZHQ3o0dnJ0OUgxX1V1NFR0dVdySW9lNTNyeW1ZMzE2LXlpMkpu?oc=5

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