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Interpreting The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records Law  (42 CFR Part 2) 

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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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Interpreting The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records Law  (42 CFR Part 2) 

Total HIPAA

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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HHS is prioritizing consumer experience, data exchange, explainable AI

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Department of Health & Human Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT offered some updates on how the agencies are working together and with others to help shape a "digital healthcare system of the future" that works for everyone. " And it's not just within HHS.