HENDERSON, Nev., July 13, 2026 — PRISM Medical Care, a Nevada-based virtual primary care practice founded by Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, welcomes recent federal actions extending telehealth access, helping ensure uninterrupted care for patients across Nevada. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended telemedicine prescribing flexibilities through December 31, 2026, while Congress has approved legislation preserving Medicare telehealth coverage through 2027, providing continued access to virtual healthcare for millions of Americans.
The DEA extension allows qualified practitioners to continue prescribing Schedule II-V controlled medications via telehealth under current federal flexibilities, preventing disruptions for patients receiving treatment for conditions such as ADHD, chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and other ongoing medical needs. The Medicare extension also preserves access to virtual primary care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health services for beneficiaries who rely on telehealth.
For Nevada, these federal actions are particularly significant. The state continues to experience one of the nation’s lowest primary care provider-to-population ratios, while many communities remain federally designated Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas. Combined with long appointment wait times, rural geographic barriers, and high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, telehealth has become an essential healthcare delivery model rather than simply a convenience.
Temporary policy lapses have already demonstrated their impact. During the expiration of Medicare telehealth flexibilities in late 2025, federal health data showed a significant decline in fee-for-service telemedicine visits before Congress restored coverage. Healthcare organizations, including the American Telemedicine Association’s advocacy arm, ATA Action, have consistently urged lawmakers to establish permanent telehealth policies to eliminate recurring uncertainty for both patients and providers.
“These extensions provide much-needed stability for patients who depend on virtual care,” said Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, founder of PRISM Medical Care. “Many Nevada families, seniors, rural residents, and individuals managing chronic conditions rely on telehealth as their primary connection to healthcare. Every temporary expiration creates uncertainty that can delay treatment and interrupt continuity of care.”
According to PRISM Medical Care, the federal extensions will continue supporting several patient populations throughout Nevada, including Medicare beneficiaries receiving routine primary care, patients requiring ongoing medication management, residents of rural communities with limited provider access, individuals seeking mental health treatment, and uninsured or underinsured patients who benefit from affordable virtual care options.
“As healthcare providers, our priority is ensuring patients receive consistent, timely care without unnecessary interruptions,” Asistio added. “While these extensions are encouraging, long-term policy certainty would better support healthcare providers and the millions of Americans who now depend on telemedicine. Permanent telehealth protections would allow practices to continue investing in accessible, high-quality virtual care while giving patients confidence that their care will remain available.”
Founded to improve healthcare accessibility across Nevada, PRISM Medical Care offers evidence-based, nurse-practitioner-led virtual primary care with transparent self-pay pricing and Medicare acceptance. Patients can typically schedule same-week appointments through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth visits.
The practice serves patients ages three and older and provides comprehensive healthcare services including preventive care, acute illness treatment, chronic disease management, women’s health, medical weight management, hormone therapy, mental health support, dermatology, medication management, laboratory ordering, and care coordination.
About PRISM Medical Care
PRISM Medical Care is a Nevada-based virtual primary care practice delivering comprehensive telehealth services statewide. Led by board-certified family nurse practitioner Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, the practice combines more than 11 years of clinical experience with patient-centered, evidence-based care designed to improve healthcare access through convenient, secure virtual visits.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://prismmedicalcare.com.
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PRISM Medical Care
750 Coronado Center Dr., Suite 100
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (702) 533-2664
Email: care@prismmedicalcare.com
Website: https://prismmedicalcare.com
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