Navigating Part 2 Final Rule Updates: Evolving Patient Record Access

The landscape of patient privacy and access in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment will undergo more significant transformation with updates to the Part 2 Final Rule in February 2026.

Join us as we explore upcoming changes to the Final Rule and examine the evolving framework for patient record access. This session is designed for healthcare professionals, compliance officers, and patient advocates seeking to understand the practical implications of these regulatory updates and multiple channels patients can use to obtain health information – ranging from electronic portals and written requests to secure third-party applications.

We’ll break down the major provisions of the Part 2 Final Rule – including enhanced protections, greater alignment with HIPAA, and new consent processes. The webinar will also address challenges and best practices for facilitating record access while maintaining compliance and patient confidentiality.

Don’t miss this vital opportunity to stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure your organization is equipped to support patient access, privacy, and care continuity in the SUD treatment environment.

Register Now: https://truth.verisma.com/WBN2026-01-22EvolvingPatientRecordAccess_LP-Registration.html

PRESENTER(S)

Micki Jernigan
Chief Privacy Officer, Genzeon and SVP of Privacy and Compliance, CompliancePro Solutions

Micki Jernigan has 24+ years of privacy and compliance experience in the healthcare, technology, and higher education industries – including 14+ years as a Chief Privacy Officer. Her expertise includes healthcare and institutional compliance, HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, GDPR, FTC, GLBA, state privacy laws, incident investigation, data governance, data security, conflict of interest, excluded party screening, and contracting. Micki currently serves as Chief Privacy Officer at Genzeon and SVP of Privacy and Compliance for the CompliancePro Solutions (CPS) platform. In the latter role, she oversees growth and development of the privacy and compliance service lines of CPS’s SaaS-based platform. Micki also serves as a primary consultant for healthcare privacy clients and is a regular speaker at regional and national events for HCCA, SCCE and AHIMA.

Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS, CDH-L, CRIS, CC
Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Verisma

Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS, CDH-L, CRIS, CC, is Director of Government Affairs and Policy at Verisma. She collaborates with clients to implement evidence-based best practices and oversees thought leadership initiatives. Elizabeth has worked in health information and release of information for 15+ years, covering all industry areas from customer service to compliance. She also worked on the team to create the AHIMA ROI microcredential. Elizabeth earned an MHA with a specialization in Health Informatics from Capella University, and a BA in Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University.