The short version: the DEA and HHS have issued a fourth temporary extension of COVID-era telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications. It takes effect January 1, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026. During this window, DEA-registered clinicians may continue to prescribe Schedule II–V medications via audio-video telemedicine without a prior in-person exam, as long […]
Stop Asking for Selfies and ID Emails: Why Manual ID Checks Fail (and What to Do Instead)
If your team still asks customers, patients, or students to email or upload photos of an ID and a selfie for a human to eyeball – this post is for you. It feels simple. It’s familiar. But it’s also fragile, expensive, and increasingly dangerous in a world of AI-generated media and industrialized fraud. Below is […]
