This 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.
Government guidance
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.
DOE Dear Colleague letter providing guidance on the privacy of student medical records at institutions of higher education.
Guidance regarding the applicability of FERPA and HIPAA to student health records.
FAQ guidance regarding weather HIPAA prevents professionals working in schools from sharing concerns about a student’s mental health with the parents or law enforcement.