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THE DEA And ACCESS TO TRT TELEMEDICINE
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<blockquote data-quote="Cataceous" data-source="post: 249555" data-attributes="member: 38109"><p>Defy Medical has a lengthy <a href="https://www.defymedical.com/blog/the-dea-aims-to-limit-telemedicine-access/" target="_blank">page</a> up, which begins with this:</p><p><u> </u></p><h2>Executive Summary of Proposed Changes </h2><h4>The DEA has proposed new rules to update the Ryan Haight Act, which could negatively affect telemedicine prescribing of non-narcotic medications in Schedules III, IV, and V.</h4><p>These rules would require in-person evaluations, stricter record-keeping, increased coordination between physicians, and more frequent smaller refills. This could create unnecessary burdens for both patients and doctors, leading to limited access to treatment and increased risk of harm to patients.</p><p></p><p>Doctors would face challenges like increased administrative tasks, technology requirements, limited prescription options, and reduced flexibility. Patients would be affected by the need for travel time for more in-person visits, frequent refill requests, restricted medication options, and higher costs.</p><p></p><p>The rules have not yet taken effect, and there’s still time to petition the DEA to reconsider. Public comments can influence the outcome, so sharing your thoughts on the matter is crucial. Proposed solutions include allowing a 90-day supply of medication without extra requirements, easing restrictions on examining physicians, and offering more flexibility in communication between doctors and patients.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>You can submit a public comment to the DEA now through March 31.</h2> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The proposed rules have not officially taken effect, and there’s still time to petition the DEA to reconsider.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The DEA has, in the past, reversed proposed rules after receiving feedback from doctors and patients.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Publicly posted comments play a major role in shaping how rules are adopted. Because the DEA considers all comments before the rule is adopted, now is your opportunity to influence change.</li> </ul><p></p><h4>Sample Public Comment</h4><p><em>“I am a patient currently benefiting from telemedicine care for my hypogonadism. This treatment has made a dramatic effect in improving my quality of life and vitality. The proposed updated DEA rules on the Ryan Haight Act will create a new burden for me of travel time to see my doctor and to manage my more limited and frequent medication refills. This time requirement will decrease the time I am required to perform my job and family duties. I am happy with my current care and see no benefit in imposing these new rules on taxpayers like me.”</em></p><p></p><p>[And much more...]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cataceous, post: 249555, member: 38109"] Defy Medical has a lengthy [URL='https://www.defymedical.com/blog/the-dea-aims-to-limit-telemedicine-access/']page[/URL] up, which begins with this: [U] [/U] [HEADING=1]Executive Summary of Proposed Changes [/HEADING] [HEADING=3]The DEA has proposed new rules to update the Ryan Haight Act, which could negatively affect telemedicine prescribing of non-narcotic medications in Schedules III, IV, and V.[/HEADING] These rules would require in-person evaluations, stricter record-keeping, increased coordination between physicians, and more frequent smaller refills. This could create unnecessary burdens for both patients and doctors, leading to limited access to treatment and increased risk of harm to patients. Doctors would face challenges like increased administrative tasks, technology requirements, limited prescription options, and reduced flexibility. Patients would be affected by the need for travel time for more in-person visits, frequent refill requests, restricted medication options, and higher costs. The rules have not yet taken effect, and there’s still time to petition the DEA to reconsider. Public comments can influence the outcome, so sharing your thoughts on the matter is crucial. Proposed solutions include allowing a 90-day supply of medication without extra requirements, easing restrictions on examining physicians, and offering more flexibility in communication between doctors and patients. [HEADING=1]You can submit a public comment to the DEA now through March 31.[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]The proposed rules have not officially taken effect, and there’s still time to petition the DEA to reconsider. [*]The DEA has, in the past, reversed proposed rules after receiving feedback from doctors and patients. [*]Publicly posted comments play a major role in shaping how rules are adopted. Because the DEA considers all comments before the rule is adopted, now is your opportunity to influence change. [/LIST] [HEADING=3]Sample Public Comment[/HEADING] [I]“I am a patient currently benefiting from telemedicine care for my hypogonadism. This treatment has made a dramatic effect in improving my quality of life and vitality. The proposed updated DEA rules on the Ryan Haight Act will create a new burden for me of travel time to see my doctor and to manage my more limited and frequent medication refills. This time requirement will decrease the time I am required to perform my job and family duties. I am happy with my current care and see no benefit in imposing these new rules on taxpayers like me.”[/I] [And much more...] [/QUOTE]
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