Federal regulators have set up online resources to help navigate circumstances under which HIPAA permits a covered entity to disclose mental health and substance abuse information to a patient’s family members and caregivers. Security experts welcome the move as a way to help clear up confusion about HIPAA compliance. The new resources were launched in response to the national opioid crisis while also implementing the 21st Century Cures Act. Some experts say the new resources address important information sharing and disclosure issues that are often confusing to covered entities, as well as patients.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/hhs-attempts-to-clear-up-hipaa-confusion-on-phi-release-a-10539