WPF advises HHS on confidentiality of patient records re: alcohol and drug treatment records
The World Privacy Forum (WPF) submitted comments on an important Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes modifications of the protection requirements for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records. Currently, health records regarding treatment for Substance Use Disorders receive special protections under what is called Part 2 regulations, or, 42 CFR Part 2. The changes proposed