Total HIPAA

AUGUST 2, 2023

To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients, the US Department of Health and Human Services and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS and SAMHSA) collaborated to create the HIPAA Drug and Alcohol Records Law, also known as 42 CFR Part 2.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. Is HIPAA a Federal Rule? Is HIPAA a Federal Law?

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Hall Render

MAY 9, 2023

Even while utilizing the Temporary Rule, and the additional grace period it offers, telemedicine providers should be mindful of the particular elements of the Temporary Rule and ensure documented compliance with the same.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Earlier this week, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that proposes to make sweeping changes to regulations at 42 C.F.R. Attorney and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 28, 2023

Department of Health & Human Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT offered some updates on how the agencies are working together and with others to help shape a "digital healthcare system of the future" that works for everyone. " And it's not just within HHS.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

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. Provider Education and Understanding About New Prescribing and Recordkeeping Requirements.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released the long anticipated Final Rule to revise the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Part 2).

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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

Some definitions imply care is continuous within the same healthcare organization (or Organized Health Care Arrangement), while others extend the definition to multiple healthcare settings. An example of this is a patient’s journey from a physician’s office to a hospital, then to a care home, then to a home health service.

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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”). Washington, DC 20201.

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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

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized the proposed modifications to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (Part 2). The compliance date has been set as 2 years from the date of publication.

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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. The Armed Forces’ permission to use or disclose PHI to all uniformed services has been expanded.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

Health Care Provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 The following sections outline the Act’s health care provisions and accompanying explanatory report and provide funding levels for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies.

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