What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3193.
Addiction Treatment: Prescribing Controlled Medications via Telehealth Evaluation.
This law simplifies access to medications used for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment (Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances). The change allows practitioners to prescribe these specific medications after conducting a remote (telehealth) evaluation, aiming to remove geographical and logistical barriers. This significantly improves citizens' ability to start or continue vital addiction therapy remotely.
Key points
Doctors can use a telehealth evaluation to prescribe FDA-approved controlled substances (Schedules III, IV, or V) specifically for substance use disorder treatment.
This change facilitates access to addiction therapy by creating an alternative to the mandatory initial in-person medical evaluation.
The remote evaluation must utilize a two-way, real-time interactive communication system (including audio-only or audio and video equipment).
Status:
Expired
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