Government guidance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued Model Notices of Privacy Practices (NPP) for healthcare providers and health plans subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). T[JS2.1]he NPP provides information to patients on how federal law protects the confidentiality of their protected health information (PHI), including any Part 2-protected substance use disorder treatment records.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a Model Part 2 Patient Notice for Part 2 programs. The Patient Notice explains how federal law protects the confidentiality of patients’ SUD treatment records.

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.

Fact sheet created by HHS summarizing the agency's proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule.

HHS resource outlining tips for patients to protect and secure their information during telehealth visits.

On February 8, 2024, HHS, through SAMHSA and OCR, announced final rule changes to 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”), the federal law that protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records. This HHS Fact Sheet provides further information about the final rule changes.