HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Part 2 protects patient privacy and records related to treatment for SUD and the HIPAA Privacy Rule is concerned with the privacy of protected health information (PHI); however, SUD records are treated differently from other types of PHI. the HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of SAMHSA.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 12, 2023
Under HIPAA, continuity of care is not always as straightforward as it could be due to seemingly contradictory guidance issued by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. An example of this is a patient’s journey from a physician’s office to a hospital, then to a care home, then to a home health service.
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HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes of HIPAA compliance and the challenges they have faced. Tell HIPAA Journal readers about your career in the healthcare industry.
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. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. When HIPAA is Preempted by Other Federal Laws.
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.
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). Patient Complaints.
Hall Render
DECEMBER 30, 2022
On December 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) released a proposed rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).
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