HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2023

The proposed changes – if finalized – will not only impact HIPAA compliance , but other federal Rules that govern uses and disclosures of PHI (i.e., If finalized in its current format, the NPRM will better support compliance with HIPAA and care coordination for SUD and mental health patients. 42 CFR Part 2).

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released the long anticipated Final Rule to revise the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Part 2).

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. Covered Entities and Business Associates are advised to seek professional compliance help to determine which Rules they must comply with.

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 2, 2023

To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients, the US Department of Health and Human Services and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS and SAMHSA) collaborated to create the HIPAA Drug and Alcohol Records Law, also known as 42 CFR Part 2.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 19, 2024

References: Billing for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes and Other Considerations: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Billing and Coding Guide: American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) The CPT (..)

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Hall Render

MAY 9, 2023

Even while utilizing the Temporary Rule, and the additional grace period it offers, telemedicine providers should be mindful of the particular elements of the Temporary Rule and ensure documented compliance with the same.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), to initiate treatment with buprenorphine at an OTP, a practitioner needed to perform a complete in-person physical evaluation.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

HHS requests comment on whether this would be sufficient time for entities to come into compliance with revised regulations, including revising policies and procedures, training workforce, and completing other implementation requirements. Attorney and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

DEA’s proposed rules may be a positive step in the right direction for the telemedicine industry; however, the proposed rules also would impose significant new compliance obligations on providers which, in turn, may impose implementation challenges. Provider Education and Understanding About New Prescribing and Recordkeeping Requirements.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 28, 2023

"We serve the same families in our Administration for Children and Families that we serve with Medicare and Medicaid, that we serve in our Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration," said Palm. "We're all the same people who need CDC when we need them, etc.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) called for the Part 2 regulations to be more closely aligned with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules. The compliance date has been set as 2 years from the date of publication.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

NIST revised its healthcare guidance to improve HIPAA Security Rule compliance two years ago in response to the wave of health data breaches that continue to pummel the sector. THE LARGER TREND Complicating HIPAA compliance for healthcare organizations, legal ambiguity remains over what data is not considered ePHI after AHA v.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Such major HIPAA updates placed a significant burden on HIPAA-covered entities and considerable time and effort were required to introduce new policies and procedures to ensure continued HIPAA compliance. What is certain is HIPAA officers and other compliance staff will have a busy few months when the Final Rule is published.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Act also contains provisions eliminating the opt-out for non-federal governmental health plans for mental health parity requirements and ensuring compliance with mental health and substance use parity requirements. Agencies Funding Levels/Description Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) $1.5

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