H.R. 1107
Lets VA health professionals provide controlled medicines by telemedicine
Permanently lets VA health care professionals use telemedicine to give veterans controlled prescription medicines without an in-person exam, under licensing and medical-purpose rules.
- Permanently allows VA health professionals to give controlled prescription medicines through telemedicine
- No in-person medical exam is required before the telemedicine visit
- Patients must be eligible for VA health care
- The professional must have an active, unrestricted license and a legitimate medical purpose
Passed the House · Senate's turn