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AHA Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Regulations Governing the Confidentiality Of Substance Use Disorder Records

AHA comments proposed revisions to the regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) records, commonly known as 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).
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HHS Proposes Overhaul of Information-Sharing Requirements for Addiction Treatment

In this proposed rule, HHS seeks to revise, delete, replace or add regulatory language to the Part 2 regulations to align them with those under HIPAA, as well as to improve clarity or readability. The agency notes that it will issue a separate rule on CARES Act provisions related to antidiscrimination prohibitions.
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AHA Comments Re: Request for Recommendations for Policy Actions to Address the Opioid Epidemic

The American Hospital Association responds to the Senate Finance Committee’s request for policy recommendations to address the opioid epidemic.
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AHA to Sen. McConnell Re: Senate Vote on Meaningful Mental Health Reform Legislation

AHA urges Senator Mitch McConnell to schedule a Senate vote on meaningful mental health reform legislation this fall.
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AHA Letter to House E&C Committee Leaders on Mental Health Bill

AHA Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders on Mental Health Bill.
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Regulatory Advisory: SAMHSA Issues Proposed Rule on 42 CFR Part 2

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Aug. 22 issued a proposed rule to amend sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that dictate restrictions on how federally assisted alcohol or drug abuse programs may use and share patient information.
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AHA Statement On Improving the Coordination and Quality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment

AHA expresses strong support for legislation that would allow responsible sharing of patient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment information and prevent inappropriate

AHA, Others Urge Support for Legislation to Align 42 CFR Part 2 with HIPAA

The AHA and more than 40 health care organizations yesterday urged Congress to include legislation that would align 42 CFR Part 2 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act as part of legislation to address the opioid crisis.