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DEA, HHS delay telehealth buprenorphine prescribing rule again - Healthcare Dive

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

DEA and HHS have again delayed the rule allowing telehealth prescribing of buprenorphine without an in-person exam, extending the COVID-19 flexibilities until further notice.

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 until further notice; final rule expected later in 2025.. 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

The deadline for requiring an in-person visit for buprenorphine prescribing via telehealth has been postponed again; current flexibilities remain in place.

Who it affects

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

What you must do

Continue operating under existing telehealth flexibilities; monitor for final rule; prepare for eventual in-person requirement.

Deadline

Ongoing until further notice; final rule expected later in 2025.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOcFRhUExyQlp0SUJ3ZS1BXzFWaDVxemZSMkpSZlRuZDVXUTNtbFZqT3VxOXlheVIxOXlES3p0MVE2Q01UWmI2OFpTRllELW0yS09oTmtUMElZNXpLTndUR1ZNcFM3WFZaNHpMdnp6V1hRZU9PbzVpNE9mVjRfX1ZtazJ1MnRhS1dKZGhyY2pPU2tNejJvLVNmTkpScVhFYThpejMzYmRGeGlobnRzWHpYbWV5Znp2ZFMwSDFr?oc=5

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