Healthcare Finance News November 30, 2022
The rule would permit the use and disclosure of records based on a single patient consent.
A proposed rule would align HIPAA privacy regulations for the treatment of substance use disorder to other requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
The current system can create barriers to information sharing by patients and among healthcare providers and create dual obligations and compliance challenges for regulated entities, said the Department of Health and Human Services in announcing the proposed rule.
The proposed rule increases coordination among providers and increases protections for patients concerning records disclosure to avoid discrimination in treatment, HHS said.
“Varying requirements of privacy laws can slow treatment, inhibit care, and perpetuate negative stereotypes about people facing...
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