In addition to question about HIPAA updates, there is also a minor required update for your Consent Policies and Agreement Form regarding reproductive health privacy.  

Click here for the "Therapy Consent, Policies and Agreements" form with the update. It is highlighted in blue on page 3.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH UPDATES

After extensive research and consultation with our attorney here is what has occurred. In 2024, there was a proposed HIPAA rule related to reproductive health information. That rule was later struck down in 2025 and is no longer in effect. This means there are no new HIPAA requirements regarding pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, fertility, or sexual health.  

BUT.... and an important BUT... there are some states that have STRICTER guidelines on this, so it is important that you check with your state specific laws and rules around this and consult with a healthcare law attorney in your area. Remember the paperwork is customizable so you can edit as needed.

If you practice in multiple states or see clients across state lines, please be sure you are familiar with the laws in each applicable state and update your paperwork accordingly.

Reproductive health information has always been protected under HIPAA as Protected Health Information (PHI). Clients do not lose their HIPAA privacy rights because of abortion or reproductive health laws.

The attestation form that was previously discussed is no longer required since that rule was vacated.

At this time, HIPAA remains unchanged in regards to reproductive health, but as a reminder you need to check your specific state laws since they may be different from the national standard. 

PAPERWORK UPDATES REGARDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

After speaking with our healthcare law attorney, we have made additional updates to the "Therapy Consent, Policies, and Agreements" and the "Release of Information" documents.

Click Here for the "Therapy Consent, Policies and Agreements" form with the update. It is highlighted in blue on page 3.

Here is the statement if you want to include it in your paperwork already.

"Health information you share with us verbally, including information related to reproductive health, is protected under HIPAA even if it is not documented in your medical record. We safeguard verbal communications in the same manner as written or electronic information."

Thank you for trusting us as your provider for attorney approved private practice paperwork.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION REQUIRED UPDATE

If you have previously purchased the Release of Information we will be sending an email with the updates. Please be on the lookout for that email, "REQUIRED Update for Release of Information Form".

PS - Here is the link for our Attorney Approved Release of Information Form if you haven't previously purchased it. CLICK HERE