An addiction researcher at a hospital wishes to remotely review Protected Health Information (PHI). Which of the following explicitly establishes privacy protections for this processing activity?
A.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
B.
The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule.
C.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008.
The correct answer is:
B. The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule.
Reference:
The IAPP textbook, U.S. Private-Sector Privacy, 4th Edition, 2024, Section 8.3 Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule
Scope. The scope of the rule covers the disclosure and use of “patient-identifying” information by treatment programs for alcohol and substance abuse. Patient-identifying information is any and all information that could reasonably be used to identify, directly or indirectly, a person who has been diagnosed with a substance abuse issue or has undergone alcohol or substance abuse treatment. In addition, the rule restricts use of any information, whether written or verbal, that could lead to or substantiate criminal charges against a patient concerning their alcohol or drug usage.
Regardless of the reference, the correct answer can be inferred from the word "addiction" in the scenario. Of the answer choices provided, only "Substance Use" fits this term.
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