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Patient Privacy: New Rules for Health Data Consent and Notifications

New rules change how mental health and substance use disorder information is shared. Consent for data disclosure will be valid for at least two years, and citizens will receive written notice of its expiration. This aims to increase control over personal medical data.
Key points
Consent for sharing mental health and substance use disorder information will be valid for at least two years.
You will receive written notice of your medical data consent expiring at least 30 days in advance.
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Additional Information
Patient Privacy and Caregiver Awareness Act of 2023
Print number: HR 6764
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2023-12-13