As an academic health care system, the privacy of our patients and students is paramount. Federal statutes govern the release or publication of personal information, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 

Additional federal regulations from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) apply to patients with substance use disorder.