This information will be updated if there are additional changes.
Patients have new federal statutory rights regarding the release of health information.
Providers will be required to take specified actions to ensure the security of personal health information. Providers will still have to make judgments about whether to disclose information. There is special protection for psychotherapy notes. However, under this regulation, there is no private right of action for individuals to enforce their privacy rights. The final regulation will come into effect in two years.