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HHS: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposing changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records under 42 CFR part 2 ("Part 2"), which protects patient privacy and records concerning treatment related to substance use challenges from unauthorized disclosures. This NPRM would implement provisions of Section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which, among other things, requires HHS to bring Part 2 into greater alignment with certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 2, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Pre-publication notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposing changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records under 42 CFR part 2 ("Part 2"), which protects patient privacy and records concerning treatment related to substance use challenges from unauthorized disclosures. This NPRM would implement provisions of Section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which, among other things, requires HHS to bring Part 2 into greater alignment with certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and A...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 29, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS Announces that CDC will Award Nearly $227 million for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness and Response Activities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will award $140 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and $87 million for tracking and testing in all 50 states and U.S. territories. These funds, along with previous support from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), will help awardees continue to prepare to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - December 15, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Administration Announces $200 Million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $200 million to 64 jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness. Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) to support states in distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS: Request for Information (RFI): Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Surge Capacity
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a request for information regarding the ability of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified/accredited commercial, academic, medical center, and public health laboratories to provide additional COVID-19 testing capability if supplementary testing instruments are made available. Submissions are due by September 21, 2020.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - September 10, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
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 - July 15, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS, SAMHSA: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Pre-publication 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 within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register, which is scheduled for July 15, 2020.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - July 13, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS Provides an Additional $250 Million to Help U.S. Health Care Systems Respond to COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS ASPR) provided an additional $250 million to support healthcare systems with treating patients and responding to COVID-19. Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will help hospitals train the healthcare workforce, expand telemedicine, and procure supplies.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - June 2, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS: Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID –19
Notice of amendment from the Department of Health and Human Services to extend liability immunity for activities related to medical countermeasures against COVID –19 authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 15, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS: Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID –19
Pre-publication notice of amendment from the Department of Health and Human Services to extend liability immunity for activities related to medical countermeasures against COVID –19 authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 14, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS to Begin Immediate Delivery of Initial $30 Billion of CARES Act Provider Relief Funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the immediate delivery of $30 billion in initial relief funding to providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be used to support healthcare-related expenses and lost revenue due to coronavirus.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - April 10, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
DOJ and HHS Partner to Distribute More Than Half a Million Medical Supplies Confiscated from Price Gougers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the distribution of hoarded personal protective equipment (PPE) to those on the frontline of coronavirus response in New York and New Jersey. Includes contact information to report suspected hoarding and price gouging of PPE.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - April 2, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Optimizing Ventilator Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an open letter to the healthcare community asking they implement measures to maximize the number of ventilators available during the coronavirus pandemic. The measures include adhering to social distancing practices, optimizing the use of mechanical ventilators, ensuring data driven requests and usage of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) of ventilators and equipment, and increasing the capacity of the SNS.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 31, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Trump Administration Engages America's Hospitals in Unprecedented Data Sharing
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to hospitals requesting they report data on their efforts to combat the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). CMS is specifically requesting hospitals report data on COVID-19 testing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and daily reporting on bed capacity and supplies to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 29, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS Awards $100 Million to Health Centers for COVID-19 Response
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $100 million to 1,381 health centers through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. The funding will support HRSA-funded health centers with their emergency planning and response efforts, including screening and testing needs, the acquisition of medical supplies, and telehealth capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 24, 2020 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
