The Government Calls Telehealth Prescribing Permanent. The Rule Expires in 113 Days.

HHS is calling the DEA's telemedicine flexibilities a durable fix. The actual rule on the books runs out December 31 — the same cliff providers have been staring down since 2023.

HHS says telehealth prescribing for addiction medication is here to stay. The DEA's own extension expires December 31, 2026 — and the gap between the press release and the rule is where patients fall through.