Understanding the New Changes to 42 CFR Part 2

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The 42 CFR Part 2 regulations (Part 2) serve to protect patient records created by federally assisted programs for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Part 2 has been revised to further facilitate better coordination of care in response to the opioid epidemic while maintaining its confidentiality protections against unauthorized disclosure and use.

To learn more about the changes to 42 CFR Part 2, please view these resources:

• Fact sheet on 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• Understanding the New Changes to 42 CFR Part 2 (Focus PHI: Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information)