As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) holds listening sessions this week for its proposed rule that rolls back Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances, four mental health companies issued a letter…
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The DEA’s potential introduction of a telehealth-controlled substance registry is lauded by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). The DEA’s upcoming listening sessions aim to explore the feasibility of remote prescribing of essential controlled substances…
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The American Telemedicine Association released a statement on Friday saying that it applauds the Drug Enforcement Agency for posting a meeting notice on Friday that indicates that it is “openly considering” a special registration that would…
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Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s…
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The DEA and SAMHSA have extended telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through November 11, 2024, following a temporary rule. The move comes after several healthcare organizations, including the AHA, requested continued telehealth prescribing…
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After the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Wednesday that it is temporarily extending Covid-19 flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine, several telehealth advocates came out in support of the decision.
These flexibilities…
By Mark Melchionna
April 26, 2023 – Published in Health Affairs, a new viewpoint article emphasized the prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD)-related deaths and how regulatory actions are needed to ensure access to virtual…
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In todays fast-paced world, it is easy to miss out on important information, especially if you are trying to keep up with a lot of different sources. That is where the daily digest comes in – it is a tool that compiles all the posts created on the previous day, providing you with a convenient summary of everything that happened so you can stay informed, educated, and engaged with the Digital Health world around you.
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In late February, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a set of proposed rules that would roll back some of the flexibilities allowed during the pandemic for the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. The…
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By Hannah Nelson April 04, 2023 – ONC is working to address the opioid epidemic through its support for nationwide health information exchange (HIE), including prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), according to a HealthITBuzz blog…
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