42 CFR Part 2
42 CFR Part 2 provides heightened confidentiality protections for records relating to substance-use disorder treatment.
Who it applies to
Federally assisted substance-use disorder treatment programs.
Key points
What 42 CFR Part 2 means for care providers in practice.
Supporting work within 42 CFR Part 2
Apply Part 2 confidentiality controls to sensitive records
Structure consent and disclosure evidence auditable
Keep sensitive-record access tightly governed
Sectors & agencies
The care sectors most affected by 42 CFR Part 2, and the federal agencies most involved. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Care sectors
Federal agencies
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