The growing concern over opioid abuse has prompted both the federal government and many states to address concerns over referrals for substance abuse treatment. Tennessee recently addressed the issue in House Bill No. 2068,...more
10/30/2018
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On January 3, 2018, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule to revise 42 CFR Part 2, the federal regulations governing confidentiality of certain substance abuse patients'...more
1/19/2018
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On January 13, 2017, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued the Final Rule to revise 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Part 2 Regulations) – the federal regulations that govern the confidentiality of...more
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have issued a Proposed Rule to revise 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Part 2 Regulations) – the federal...more