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Confidentiality is a cornerstore of recovery. Protecting patient privacy opens doors to communication, understanding, and trust. |
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On July 15, 2020, SAMHSA finalized changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations, 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”). Part 2 protects the confidentiality of individuals in substance use disorder treatment, and establishes privacy and security requirements for written, electronic, and verbal information. |
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| | Read the SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Fact Sheet for further details regarding the changes. |
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What you need to know:
- The effective date of the changes to Part 2 will be August 14, 2020.
- SAMHSA has stated that its intent in making these changes to the SUD confidentiality protections is to facilitate more sharing of information between Part 2 programs, primary care providers, and other entities to facilitate care coordination and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
- The basic framework for SUD confidentiality protections remain the same, and the factors that determine whether a provider or organization meets the definition of a "Part 2 program" have not changed.
- These changes are not related to the CARES Act, passed by Congress in March 2020. Additional changes to Part 2 to implement the CARES Act will be forthcoming.
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