Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Provider Education and Understanding About New Prescribing and Recordkeeping Requirements. DEA’s proposed rules may be a positive step in the right direction for the telemedicine industry; however, the proposed rules also would impose significant new compliance obligations on providers which, in turn, may impose implementation challenges.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Having to treat PHI and SUD records differently is problematic as it creates barriers to information sharing that is in the best interests of patients and the dual compliance obligations creates compliance challenges for regulated entities.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2023

The proposed changes – if finalized – will not only impact HIPAA compliance , but other federal Rules that govern uses and disclosures of PHI (i.e., Disclosures of PHI for continuity of care and individual-level care coordination will be specifically permitted to avoid misunderstanding about when consent is required. 42 CFR Part 2).

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) released a proposed rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”). Your primary Hall Render contact.

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HIPAA Health Services Administration Compliance Public Health 75

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These records are subject to strict protections due to the sensitivity of the information contained in those records and avoid deterring people from seeking treatment for SUD due to fears about discrimination and prosecution. Patients will also be able to file a complaint about Part 2 violations directly with the Secretary.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Such major HIPAA updates placed a significant burden on HIPAA-covered entities and considerable time and effort were required to introduce new policies and procedures to ensure continued HIPAA compliance. What is certain is HIPAA officers and other compliance staff will have a busy few months when the Final Rule is published.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Act also contains provisions eliminating the opt-out for non-federal governmental health plans for mental health parity requirements and ensuring compliance with mental health and substance use parity requirements. Agencies Funding Levels/Description Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) $1.5

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