New Advisory Examining HHS's HIPAA Guidance on Mental Health Information

Be sure to check out at our recent advisory discussing the latest HIPAA guidance on mental health information. It discusses how the Department of Health and Human Services addresses frequently asked questions about when it is appropriate for providers to share protected health information of a patient who is being treated for a mental health condition with family, friends, or others involved in the patient’s care. The guidance was issued in order to clarify how the HIPAA Privacy Rule operates to strike a balance between protecting individuals’ privacy of mental health information with the need to communicate information to others in order to enhance treatment and assure safety.  You can read the advisory here.