Public Comments • Jun 2014 • Patient Privacy

Oppose Federal Plan to Eliminate All Patient Privacy. DEADLINE: WED., JUNE 25

The federal government is planning to eliminate privacy protections for medical records regarding treatment for alcohol and drug abuse and treatment for mental health conditions. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a public listening session on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, to solicit public comments on this proposal.
 
This session will be held in Rockville, MD and will be live-streamed. Public comments can be submitted in person at session or by mail or email. 
 
Each submitted public comment must include the Agency name (HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and the docket number for this notice (2014-10913). DEADLINE: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday June 25, 2014.