QuestionQ175

Federal Privacy Laws

An addiction researcher at a hospital wants to review Protected Health Information (PHI) remotely. Which of the following expressly establishes privacy protections for this processing activity?

  • A The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
  • B The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule.
  • C The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008.
  • D The 21st Century Cures Act of 2016.
Explanation

The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule (42 CFR Part 2) specifically protects the confidentiality of records relating to substance use disorder and governs when those records may be used or disclosed. HHS: Understanding Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records

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