Bill > S3048

This bill, known as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act, amends the Controlled Substances Act to expand telehealth options for substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, the bill modifies existing regulations to allow healthcare practitioners to prescribe certain controlled substances (specifically those in Schedule III, IV, or V) that are FDA-approved for substance use disorder treatment after conducting a telehealth evaluation, in addition to the previously required in-person medical evaluation. The bill defines a "telehealth evaluation" as a medical consultation conducted remotely using telecommunications systems that enable real-time, two-way interactive communication, which can include audio-only or audio and video equipment. This change aims to increase access to addiction treatment by providing more flexible options for patients to consult with healthcare providers, particularly in situations where in-person visits might be challenging or inconvenient.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3048/all-info