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As of February 16, 2026, new HIPAA rules strengthen privacy for substance use and reproductive health records, requiring updated notices and consent forms.
As of February 16, 2026, covered entities must update their HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices to reflect new federal rules strengthening privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records.
These changes, implementing the CARES Act, prohibit disclosure of SUD records in legal proceedings without written consent or a court order, require specific consent details, and mandate safeguards in electronic systems.
Employers with self-insured plans must ensure updates are made and redistributed, while insurers handle updates for insured plans.
The rule also enhances protections for reproductive health information and requires revisions to policies, training, and business associate agreements.
A partir del 16 de febrero de 2026, las nuevas reglas de HIPAA fortalecen la privacidad para el uso de sustancias y los registros de salud reproductiva, requiriendo avisos y formularios de consentimiento actualizados.