Mental health and substance use treatment providers may be asked to share patient information with law enforcement and courts. The resources in this section are meant to clarify how providers can respond to law enforcement inquiries without violating federal privacy laws.
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Resource developed by the CoE-PHI that describes the application of Part 2 to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including VA police.
Archived recording of May 2023 webinar facilitated by the CoE-PHI to explain how the federal health privacy regulations apply to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in correctional entities, especially jails, prisons, and detention centers. This webinar includes common scenarios in which patient information may or may not be shareable, and assists learners in determining the proper course of action for each scenario.