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SAMHSA Issues Final Rule Clarifying When Courts May Authorize Disclosure of Patient Communications Made to a Part 2 Program

[12/14/20]

Posted on December 14, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made... READ MORE

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