The HHS speakers, in their presentations and answers to questions, presented their best understanding and interpretation of the Federal Substance Abuse (Part 2) and HIPAA Privacy Rules. You should refer to the text of these rules and rely on HHS published guidance for official HHS interpretations.

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• Introduction Sarah Wattenberg: SAMHSA



• Louis Altarescu, Attorney Civil Rights Division Office of the General Counsel HHS
  Privacy Rule (PowerPoint Presentation)



• Constance Foster, Senior Attorney Public Health Division Office of the General Counsel HHS
  Comparison of the Privacy Rule and 42 CFR Part 2 (PowerPoint Presentation)



• Questions and Answers to Experts (Wattenberg, Foster, and Altarescu)

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