Health and Human Services Department,
This final rule makes changes to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) regulations governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records. These changes were prompted by the need to continue aligning the regulations with advances in the U.S. health care delivery system, while retaining important privacy protections for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). SAMHSA strives to facilitate information exchange for safe and effective SUD care, while addressing the legitimate privacy concerns of patients seeking treatment for a SUD. Within the constraints of the authorizing statute, these changes are also an effort to make the regulations more understandable and less burdensome.
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-AA32 AGENCY: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule makes changes to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) regulations governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records. These changes were prompted by the need to continue aligning the regulations with advances in the U.S. health care delivery system, while retaining important privacy protections for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). SAMHSA strives to facilitate information exchange for safe and effective SUD care, while addressing the legitimate privacy concerns of patients seeking treatment for a SUD. Within the constraints of the authorizing statute, these changes are also an effort to make the regulations more understandable and less burdensome. DATES: This final rule is effective August 14, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deepa Avula, (240) 276-2542. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Summary of the Major Provisions III. Overview of Public Comments IV. Final Modifications to 42 CFR Part 2 and Discussion of Public Comments A. General Comments on the Proposed Rule 1. General Feedback on the Proposed Rule a. General Support for the Proposed Rule b. General Opposition for the Proposed Rule c. Gen…
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Citation: 85 FR 42986
