What should a provider do if they have received their waiver and have a high demand for treatment?

Filing for an additional notification to the DEA based on urgent need is the correct approach when a provider has received their waiver and is faced with a high demand for treatment. This step ensures that the provider remains compliant with regulations while addressing the urgent needs of patients. The DEA requires providers to notify them if the demand for treatment surpasses what their current capacity allows. This process is crucial for maintaining appropriate standards of care and ensuring that all patients receive adequate treatment without compromising the quality or legality of the services provided.

In scenarios where a provider has a high patient demand, simply treating patients without further authorization may lead to legal complications and risk of non-compliance with federal regulations. Limiting treatments to the maximum allowed before waiver approval may not meet the needs of patients who require immediate assistance. Providing a general treatment plan to all patients also does not address individual patient needs and could be ineffective in a high-demand situation. Therefore, the correct response is to notify the DEA, which helps ensure that both patient care needs and regulatory standards are appropriately balanced.