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HHS, SAMHSA Propose Update to Improve Alignment of HIPAA Privacy Rule and 42 CFR Part 2

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.

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HIPAA Continuity of Care

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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Interview: Nathanael Ayala, Compliance Officer, Hospital San Carlos Borromeo, Puerto Rico

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.

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Is HIPAA a Federal Law?

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.

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HHS Announces 42 Part 2 Final Rule to Align with HIPAA

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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.

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

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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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Proposed Changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Regulations

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

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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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HHS Proposes Significant Amendments to Part 2 Regulations Governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

290dd-2, the statute that Part 2 implements; (2) proposals that HHS deems necessary to further align Part 2 with HIPAA; and (3) proposals that HHS deems necessary to clarify the full scope of activities regulated under Part 2. . Comments are due 60 days after publication of the NPRM in the Federal Register. CARES Act Amendments.

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White House OMB is reviewing proposed cybersecurity updates to HIPAA

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

The central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations provided few details, but once the White House reviews HIPAA updates HHS can release its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for public comment. Becerra , a federal lawsuit that sought to bar enforcement of OCR's governing online-tracking tools under HIPAA.

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HHS Issues Final Rule Modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records Regulations

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.

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Medical Device Cybersecurity Provisions Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Funding for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase by $100 million, the National Institutes of Health will receive an additional $2.5 HIPAA called for the creation of a unique patient identifier (UPI), but funding has not been provided to date.

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HIPAA Updates and HIPAA Changes in 2023

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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HHS, SAMHSA Propose Update to Improve Alignment of HIPAA Privacy Rule and 42 CFR Part 2

HIPAA Continuity of Care

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Interview: Nathanael Ayala, Compliance Officer, Hospital San Carlos Borromeo, Puerto Rico

Is HIPAA a Federal Law?

HHS Announces 42 Part 2 Final Rule to Align with HIPAA

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

Proposed Changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Regulations

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

HHS Proposes Significant Amendments to Part 2 Regulations Governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records

White House OMB is reviewing proposed cybersecurity updates to HIPAA

HHS Issues Final Rule Modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records Regulations

Medical Device Cybersecurity Provisions Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill

HIPAA Updates and HIPAA Changes in 2023

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