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 […]
Decentralized Identity & Consent in Healthcare: From Portals to Patient-Controlled Credentials
Healthcare runs on trust – but today trust is mediated by passwords, paper forms, and siloed databases. Decentralized identity (DID) offers a better model: portable, cryptographically verifiable credentials that people control and can use anywhere, with only the minimum data disclosed. It’s a shift from institution-owned profiles to user-owned credentials, verified in seconds and reusable […]
