42 CFR Part 2

Resource describing the key privacy protections for deceased patients’ treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2 and the way these protections interact with similar provisions in the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

CoE-PHI Resource which describes practical considerations for Part 2 programs when seeking written patient consent to share information during an emergency.

Sample letter which can serve as an example to help substance use disorder treatment programs comply with 42 CFR Part 2 requirements while responding to requests from third-party payers, contractors, and other private entities.

This resource describes how Part 2 applies to the provision of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails and prison.

eLearning Module from the CoE-PHI designed to help substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers and other providers determine whether records related to their Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services are protected by the federal confidentiality law and regulations for SUD treatment records, 42 USC § 290dd-2 and 42 CFR Part 2.

This module focuses on privacy protections under 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) and how to share protected health information (PHI) in compliance with Part 2. It is designed to help professionals who provide or administer Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services understand how PHI can be shared within one’s own organization, and when communicating with clients and individuals outside their organizations.