Columbus Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference
Liam Gruzs, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the health care group, will speak at the Columbus Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference on May 7 at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The title of his presentation will be "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Patient Records: Updates to 42 C.F.R. Part 2."
The presentation will examine the recent modifications to 42 CFR Part 2, including alignment with HIPAA, new consent and disclosure rules, and updated penalties and breach notification requirements. It will focus on how these changes impact provider obligations and enforcement risks, exploring practical strategies for mitigating compliance risks, such as comprehensive staff training on updated confidentiality requirements, revising consent forms and managing patient records in accordance with the new regulations. The presentation will provide actionable guidance for updating policies and procedures, establishing clear protocols for handling records and disclosures, and implementing new breach response protocols to ensure ongoing compliance and protect patient privacy.
