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42 CFR Part 2: The Basics Webinar Materials

Posted 3/23/2021 (updated 9/2/2021)

This webinar provided an overview of the statute and regulations of 42 CFR, Part 2, the federal regulations for confidentiality of substance use records. It provided a brief history of the statute and its original purpose, and the three major revisions to the regulations. It covered the changes to the statute that were made as part of the CARES Act last year and its impact on providers. It covered the issue of applicability of the regulations as they have evolved over the three major revisions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the purpose and content of the statute on confidentiality of substance abuse records
  • Understand the iterations of the regulations and their impact
  • Understand applicability of the law to primary care and other providers