Talkiatry, Array Behavioral Care, Iris Telehealth and Quartet Health sent a letter to the DEA asking for a special registration process that would allow for the prescribing of certain controlled medications via telemedicine.
The American Medical Association recently released its comments on the DEA’s proposed rules for controlled substance prescribing via telemedicine. Many telehealth providers are supportive of the organization's recommendations, such as its suggestion to extend the timeframe patients have to refill their buprenorphine prescription after their initial supply is prescribed via telemedicine.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
CVS Health announced investments this week in Carbon Health, Monogram Health and Array Behavioral Care. There have also been rumors that the company is exploring a $10 billion deal with primary care company Oak Street Health.
CVS Health invested $25 million in Array Behavioral Care, a provider of virtual mental health care. Last year, Array’s clinicians had more than 400,000 encounters with patients.