Summary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Listening Session on Updates to 42 C.F.R. Part 2

On June 11, 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  (SAMHSA) held a public listening session to solicit input from stakeholders on updating 42 C.F.R. Part 2.  Commonly referred to as Part 2, these regulations govern the use and disclosure of substance abuse treatment records.  The following topics were addressed in the listening session:

1. Applicability of 42 CFR Part 2
2. Consent Requirements
3. Redisclosure
4. Medical Emergency
5. Qualified Service Organization (QSO)
6. Research
7. Addressing Potential Issues with Electronic Prescribing and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)

Read a complete summary of the Listening Session below.