In February 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the much anticipated final rule to update the Confidentiality of Substance Abuse Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2).
This article discusses the amendments to Part 2 and its most impactful revisions, including the amendments to loosen patient consent requirements, regulate SUD counseling notes, and create new patient rights and breach notification requirements.