Aligning Substance Use Privacy Regs With HIPAA Isn’t Simple
Summary
Revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 are coming into effect soon to better align with HIPAA; compliance adjustments are necessary but complex. Attorney David Holtzman advises careful program modifications.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
Revisions affecting all credit unions, including those in Texas, necessitate updates to compliance programs.
Original Source Material
Revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 that go into effect soon to better align federal regulations for the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA require entities to adjust their compliance programs. But the changes aren't easy, said attorney David Holtzman, founder of HITprivacy LLC.