Physician and Surgeon
Announcements
SCAM WARNING:
If you receive a suspicious call or message about a time-sensitive investigation being conducted on your professional license by the DEA, threatening to "rework" your credentials unless you provide sensitive information, hang up immediately and verify the claim by contacting DOPL 801-530-6628, or the DEA through their official, verified website. Note that official regulatory bodies will never demand personal details for financial transactions over the phone in this matter.
SCAM WARNING:
Scammers Threatening Licensees With False Allegations of Drug Trafficking
DOPL has recently received reports that a fraudulent letter is being distributed to APRNs, threatening suspension of their professional license due to allegations of illegal drug trafficking.
This letter is especially concerning because it carries the DOPL logo, the official state seal, and the agency’s contact information.
DOPL communicates with licensees several times before suspending or revoking a license. If you receive a suspicious letter that fits this description, do not give any personal financial information over the phone. Call DOPL directly at (801) 530-6628 or email [email protected] to verify the letter’s authenticity.
Click here to see a copy of the scam letter.
Announcement
DOPL's 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Letter for Pharmacists can be accessed here
NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT | Healthcare Providers with a Third-Party Medical Records Service
On July 1, 2023, HB 312 was enacted which requires all healthcare providers who utilize the services of a third-party medical records company to report this information to the Division of Professional Licensing. To learn more about this requirement and how to report the information, please visit us at: Third-Party Medical Records Reporting Requirement
Helping Providers Talk to Patients About Suicide
The following videos were produced in conjunction with the University of Utah's 'Zero Suicide Initiative'.
PubMed Full-Text Article Delivery
The Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah is spearheading an initiative to enable Utah-licensed physicians to retrieve full-text articles from PubMed without encountering a publisher paywall. This 3-year pilot program will launch in January 2024. More information, including how to register for an account and order articles, is available here.
Please Note: Senate Bill 035
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Senate Bill 035 did not change the licensing laws for Physicians or Dentists, as these professions already have endorsement pathways included in their law. All licensing requirements can be found on the Laws and Rules tab on each profession's page.
New Training Requirement for DEA-registered practitioners
- The Drug Enforcement Agency | Diversion Unit is now requiring a one-time 8-hour Medication Assisted Treatment Training for all DEA-registered practitioners. For more information, refer to this document: MATE Training Letter
Elimination of DATA-Waiver Program
A DATA-Waiver registration is no longer required to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. For more information about the elimination of the DATA-Waiver requirement, please refer to this document:
