ACP Ethics and Professionalism
Rules promulgated in the 1970s protected the information of patients who were assessed or treated for a substance use disorder (SUD) in a federally funded health care setting by a substance abuse specialist by requiring the patient’s written authorization for each disclosure of information to health care professionals in other treatment settings, hampering care coordination and potentially putting patients at risk. Updated "Part 2" rules published in 2024 allow patients to give a single consent for disclosure that enables any physician treating them to access information about SUD treatment that may important to their care. The new rules also offer new privacy protections for patients by more closely aligning how SUD records are managed with the protections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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ACP Ethics and Professionalism
ACP is devoted to policy development and implementation on issues related to medical ethics and professionalism, and is a resource for ACP members and the public.
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Expiration Date: January 26, 2029
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