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Updates on state board rule changes, federal rulemaking, telehealth policy, and how we work. Every post cites a primary source.

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Connecticut Out-of-State Telehealth Registration Pathway Has Expired

PA 24-110 ended June 30, 2025. Physicians who relied on the registration exemption must now hold a full CT medical license to provide telehealth to Connecticut patients.

May 18, 2026· 3 min read· Connecticut DPH · PA 24-110
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State update 2 min

Colorado Out-of-State Registration Required as of January 1, 2026

Colorado legislation now requires out-of-state physicians providing telehealth to Colorado patients to register with the Colorado Medical Board before providing services.

May 18, 2026 Colorado Medical Board
Federal 4 min

DEA Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities Extended — Permanent Rule Still Pending

The DEA has continued COVID-era telemedicine prescribing flexibilities. A permanent rule is expected in 2026 and may impose new requirements for controlled substance prescribing via telehealth.

May 15, 2026 DEA · federalregister.gov
State update 2 min

Connecticut Audio-Only Telehealth Permanently Permitted — PA 24-110

Connecticut HB 5198 permanently permits audio-only telehealth for licensed physicians. Insurers must maintain payment parity between telehealth and in-person services.

May 13, 2026 Connecticut General Assembly · HB 5198
Federal 5 min

DEA Permanent Telehealth Prescribing Rule — Final Rulemaking Expected 2026

The DEA has extended COVID-era flexibilities while permanent rules are being finalized. Monitor the Federal Register for comment periods — the final rule may significantly change how controlled substances are prescribed via telemedicine.

May 13, 2026 DEA · federalregister.gov
Telehealth rules 6 min

IMLC Now Covers 43 States: What the Expansion Means for Your Practice

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact has grown to 43 member states. We walk through eligibility requirements, the Letter of Qualification process, and which states have the fastest turnaround.

May 10, 2026 IMLC · imlcc.org
Editorial 4 min

Why We Never Auto-Publish Alerts

Every rule change that reaches your inbox has been reviewed by a human editor. No AI summary, no automated diff-to-publish pipeline. Here's why that matters and how the process works.

May 8, 2026 StateLicensure editorial team
Compliance guide 8 min

How to Compare Telehealth Rules Across States Before Expanding Practice

A step-by-step guide to evaluating licensure requirements, compact eligibility, prescribing authority, and informed-consent rules when you're considering practicing telehealth in a new state.

May 5, 2026 StateLicensure editorial team
State update 2 min

California Medical Board Fee Schedule Updated for 2026 — $833 Renewal Fee

The California Medical Board has revised its physician renewal fee to $833, effective July 1, 2026. The biennial renewal cycle and CME requirements remain unchanged.

May 2, 2026 California Medical Board · 16 CCR §1351
Compliance guide 7 min

Controlled Substance Prescribing via Telehealth: What Physicians Need to Know in 2026

DEA registration, state-specific Schedule II-IV rules, and what the pending federal rulemaking could change. A plain-language summary with primary-source citations.

Apr 28, 2026 DEA + state boards
Editorial 5 min

Our Editorial Process: From Source to Alert

We monitor the Federal Register, CCHP, IMLC, and state board publications daily. Here's exactly what happens between a rule change and the alert in your inbox.

Apr 24, 2026 StateLicensure editorial team
Telehealth rules 6 min

Informed Consent Requirements for Telehealth: A State-by-State Overview

Some states require written consent. Others accept verbal. A few require it documented in the medical record. We break down the requirements for the 15 most common telehealth states.

Apr 20, 2026 State medical boards + CCHP
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