Health and Human Services Department,
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this final rule to update and modernize the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records regulations and facilitate information exchange within new health care models while addressing the legitimate privacy concerns of patients seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. These modifications also help clarify the regulations and reduce unnecessary burden.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary 42 CFR Part 2 [SAMHSA-4162-20] RIN 0930-AA21 AGENCY: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this final rule to update and modernize the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records regulations and facilitate information exchange within new health care models while addressing the legitimate privacy concerns of patients seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. These modifications also help clarify the regulations and reduce unnecessary burden. DATES: Effective date: This final rule is effective February 17, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danielle Tarino, Telephone number: (240) 276-2857, Email address: PrivacyRegulations@samhsa.hhs.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Preamble Table of Contents I. Executive Summary A. Purpose of the Regulatory Action B. Summary of the Major Provisions C. Summary of Impacts II. Background A. Significant Technology Changes B. Statutory and Rulemaking History III. Overview of the Final Rule IV. Effective Date V. Discussion of Public Comments and Final Modifications to 42 CFR part 2 A. General Comments on the Proposed Rule 1. General Feedback on the Proposed Rule a. General Support for the Proposed Rule b. General Opposition to the Proposed Rule 2. The Proposed Rule Did Not Go Far Enough To Facilitate Information Exchange 3. Final Rule Should Balanc…
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Citation: 82 FR 6052
