HIPAA Enforcement Agency Announces “Landmark Enforcement Program” for SUD Treatment Records – Take Action Now

In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks podcast, we discuss a new enforcement initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights focused on the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2. Healthcare providers may face added compliance obligations when SUD treatment records are received, maintained, used, or disclosed alongside HIPAA-protected information. We cover what OCR’s new enforcement program means, how investigations may be triggered, and the practical steps providers should take now to review policies, identify impacted records, update notices, and train staff. If your organization needs guidance on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, privacy policies, breach response, or Notice of Privacy Practices updates, contact Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/hipaa-enforcement-agency-announces-landmark-enforcement-program-for-sud-treatment-records-take-action-now/ *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.