Allows telehealth evaluations for prescribing controlled substances in treating substance use disorders.
The TREATS Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow for telehealth evaluations in prescribing controlled substances for substance use disorder treatment. This change applies to substances in schedules III, IV, or V approved by the FDA for treating such disorders. The bill defines "telehealth evaluation" as a remote medical evaluation conducted via a telecommunications system that allows for two-way, real-time interactive communication.
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