Additional FAQs On Sharing Information Related To Treatment For Mental Health Or Substance Use Disorder—Including Opioid Abuse

This document was released on December 15, 2017, by the federal Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services. The guidance clarifies the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to address frequently asked questions about when it is appropriate under the Privacy Rule for a health care provider to share the protected health information of a consumer who is being treated for a mental health condition . . .