HHS, SAMHSA: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records

Notice of final rule from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to align substance use disorder (SUD) care information exchange with other health information while maintaining patient privacy. Also incorporates elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) related to SUD information sharing for patients and healthcare providers. This final rule is effective August 14, 2020.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news