Aligning Substance Use Privacy Regs With HIPAA Isn’t Simple
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Revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 for substance use disorder records now align better with HIPAA; compliance adjustments required. Adjustments are complex and challenging, according to attorney David Holtzman.
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Revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 that go into effect soon to better align federal regulations for the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA require entities to adjust their compliance programs. But the changes aren't easy, said attorney David Holtzman, founder of HITprivacy LLC.