Fact Sheet: SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule | SAMHSA

Fact Sheet: SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule | SAMHSA

Fact Sheet: SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule

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, see also Health Privacy Rule 42 CFR Part 2 Is Revised.