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Telemedicine groups ask for clarity on remote prescribing
End of the public health emergency will end remote prescribing of controlled substances. The end of the Public Health Emergency May 11 means that some flexibilities for telehealth could end, including remote prescribing of controlled substances. Many prohibitions on telehealth were lifted during the PHE, but will possibly be reinstated when it officially ends. The American Telemedicine Association and its trade group, ATA Action, have asked for clarity on what will happen to remote prescribing. “President Biden, leaders in the administration, and our bipartisan telehealth champions in Congress have taken a clear and consistent stance in support of telehealth throughout the public health emergency and we see no indication that their support will stop with the end of the PHE,” said Kyle Zebley, the ATA’s senior vice president, public policy, and executive director, ATA Action, in a statement.
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The end of the Public Health Emergency may result in restrictions being reinstated on telehealth services, including remote prescribing of controlled substances. The American Telemedicine Association and ATA Action have requested clarification on the future of remote prescribing. Despite uncertainty, there is a clear stance in support of telehealth from President Biden and leaders in the administration. The end of the PHE marks a new chapter in healthcare, with the future of telehealth services being a concern. Despite uncertainty, there is support for telehealth from President Biden and leaders in the administration. The American Telemedicine Association and ATA Action will advocate for continued use of telehealth services, including remote prescribing, to provide safe and accessible care to patients.
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