JRW Blog Compliance Alert: HIPAA Privacy Notice Update Due Feb. 16, 2026 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that requires covered entities-including many health plans-to update their Notice of Privacy Practices (Privacy Notice). This change enhances privacy protections for highly sensitive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment records. Why the Update is Necessary The HIPAA Privacy Rule already mandates that ... Continued