01_ Mastering SAMHSA Confidentiality: Key Updates for SUD Record Compliance

Recent changes to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations under 42 CFR Part 2 have introduced important updates regarding the confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records. These changes aim to improve coordination of care while ensuring strict privacy protections. This 90-minute webinar will guide practice managers, compliance officers, and healthcare professionals through the latest regulatory updates and how they differ from HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules.

Both SAMHSA and HIPAA are now enforced more stringently, with significant civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. This session will offer an in-depth comparison of the two regulations, providing practical examples to help participants navigate compliance challenges and protect their organizations from legal risks.

Why You Should Attend:

• Stay Up-to-Date: Learn the most recent changes to SAMHSA’s 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and their impact on SUD records, consent procedures, and data sharing.
• Understand SAMHSA vs. HIPAA: Discover the key differences between HIPAA and SAMHSA confidentiality rules and how to ensure your organization complies with both.
• Mitigate Risks: Explore the potential legal and financial consequences of non-compliance, and gain insights on how to avoid penalties.

Key Topics Covered:

• Recent SAMHSA Regulation Updates: Learn how the new rules simplify the consent process for SUD record sharing.
• Comparing SAMHSA and HIPAA: Understand the unique aspects of each regulation and how to handle situations where they overlap.
• Data Security on Portable Devices: Best practices for managing portable devices and safeguarding sensitive health information.
• Releasing Records Properly: Understand when and how SUD and mental health records can be released under the law.
• Documentation and Compliance Standards: Key documentation practices to ensure compliance with SAMHSA and HIPAA.
• Real-World Scenarios: Practical examples showing the differences between SAMHSA and HIPAA in everyday healthcare settings.
• Federal Enforcement and Penalties: Insights into the enforcement landscape and the penalties for violating SAMHSA and HIPAA rules.
• Best Practices for Compliance: Strategies for maintaining secure data protocols, preventing breaches, and complying with both SAMHSA and HIPAA.

Who Should Attend:

• Practice Managers overseeing healthcare operations.
• Compliance Officers responsible for regulatory adherence.
• Business Associates managing or accessing sensitive health records (billing companies, IT providers, transcription services, legal professionals).
• Medical Professionals involved in the treatment of substance use disorders and mental health.

Industries and Organizations that Will Benefit:

• Private Practices
• Hospitals and Ambulatory Care Providers
• Billing and Transcription Companies
• Home Health Organizations
• IT Providers for Healthcare
• Health Insurance Providers
• Attorneys specializing in healthcare compliance

Speaker: Brian L Tuttle

Bio:- Brian L Tuttle, CPHIT, CHP, CBRA, Net+, A+, CCNA, MCP is a Certified Professional in Health IT (CPHIT), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA), Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 18 years' experience in Health IT and Compliance Consulting.

With vast experience in health IT systems (i.e. practice management, EHR systems, imaging, transcription, medical messaging, etc.) as well as over 18 years experience in standard Health IT with multiple certifications and hands-on knowledge, Brian serves as compliance consultant and has conducted onsite and remote risk assessments for over 1000 medical practices, hospitals, health departments, insurance plans, and business associates throughout the United States.