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DEA Proposed Telemedicine Prescribing Rule Could Burden Hospice Physicians and Hospice Operations - Morgan Lewis

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

The DEA's proposed telemedicine prescribing rule could impose new burdens on hospice physicians and operations, potentially requiring in-person visits or stricter documentation for controlled substance prescriptions via telemedicine.

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. Hospice physicians, telehealth platforms, e-prescribers serving hospice patients should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period likely 60 days from publication in Federal Register (check exact date).. 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 proposes rule that may require in-person evaluation or additional recordkeeping for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances in hospice settings, deviating from current flexibilities.

Who it affects

Hospice physicians, telehealth platforms, e-prescribers serving hospice patients

What you must do

Review proposed rule and submit comments to DEA before deadline; prepare for potential compliance changes.

Deadline

Comment period likely 60 days from publication in Federal Register (check exact date).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxOek5xNkJYRkRUUUxBWEdwNDBOdV9oeWZnRWUxUkxmM1phZXBfM0p2eGhPWWlhUjdtay1vak1wbTlQellCRjk2ZmF4WFBjclg1R3dJZFFsQ1JmQk9Ga1I5Ry13dHk2T21Rd2RsTmhYQXROMGtmUmtwbWJabzBVaURaMlU5dUl5bXZ5enUwQ1pPWkNqMUhWalQzWmtfV1Qwc3JqTW1XRnM2UF93UmlYNUIzSkp2UEtjTmZvTDhYVDVadTUxRWFmLUZJa0N6Z01fZ0xDaDJfSQ?oc=5

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