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Veterans' Telemedicine Access: Controlled Medications Prescribed Remotely.

This act allows Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare professionals to prescribe certain controlled medications to veterans via telemedicine, even without an initial in-person examination. This change aims to improve access to essential healthcare services for veterans, making it easier for them to receive necessary prescriptions remotely.
Key points
Veterans can receive certain controlled prescription medications through telemedicine from authorized VA healthcare professionals.
Prescriptions can be issued remotely, even if an in-person medical examination has not been conducted, provided specific conditions and regulations are met.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will establish guidelines for the safe and lawful delivery, distribution, and dispensation of these controlled substances.
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Additional Information
Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025
Print number: HR 1107
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-06