Subject: New CoE-PHI Resource: Federal Privacy Protections for Patients Receiving SUD Treatment Services in Integrated Settings

 

New CoE-PHI Resource Available

Federal Privacy Protections for Patients Receiving SUD Treatment Services in Integrated Settings

Many patients receive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services at integrated healthcare facilities such as community mental health centers (CMHCs) or certified community behavioral health centers (CCBHCs). Some SUD providers at CMHCs or CCBHCs may be subject to the federal law and regulations for substance use disorder treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2.


This new resource from the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) describes key privacy considerations for patients’ SUD treatment records that originate from a Part 2 program or provider within integrated healthcare facilities.


Key Points:

  • Part 2 may apply to individual provider(s) or unit(s) within the CMHC or CCBHC, but not the entire entity.

  • Part 2 only applies to information that identifies someone as seeking or receiving services from a Part 2 program within the CMHC or CCBHC.

  • In order for a Part 2 program to share information with other providers in the CMHC or CCBHC, written patient consent is generally required.

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For more helpful information and to access our resources, please visit the CoE-PHI Resource Center.

This website is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award with 100% funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

 

Funded by SAMHSA, the CoE-PHI develops and disseminates resources, training, and TA for states, healthcare providers, school administrators and individuals and families to improve understanding and application of federal privacy laws and regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2, when providing and receiving treatment for SUD and mental illness.

 

Resources, training, technical assistance, and any other information provided through the CoE-PHI do not constitute legal advice. 

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