This webpage provides an overview of 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), a brief recent history of recent changes to the regulations, and resources for organizations and individuals that must comply with Part 2.
42 CFR Part 2
Confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records
This podcast features a discussion with Jacqueline Seitz, JD from the CoE-PHI about the the 2024 Final Rule amending 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), and what the regulatory changes mean for providers and organizations.
On January 8th, 2026, the CoE-PHI hosted a free national webinar during which we outlined requirements of the 2024 Final Rule amending 42 CFR Part 2 ("Part 2"), applied learning…
Many patients receive substance use disorder ("SUD") treatment and related services at integrated healthcare facilities such as community mental health centers ("CMHCs") or certified community behavioral health clinics ("CCBHCs"). Some…
As substance use and mental health treatment services are increasingly delivered within integrated care settings it's essential for providers and administrators to understand how federal privacy protections - specifically 42…
42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”) protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder ("SUD") treatment records. Under Part 2, federally assisted SUD treatment programs are prohibited from disclosing patient-identifying information…