(v) may not be made public by the department, a
county, an individual affiliated with or employed in a
clinical setting or any other person.
(2) (Reserved).
(b) Personal health and financial information.--The
department, participating counties and clinical settings shall
protect identifiable personal, health and financial information
in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and
regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936),
the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act (Public Law 111-5, 123 Stat. 226-279 and 467-496) and
implementing regulations.
(c) Information disclosure.--Subject to subsections (a) and
(b):
(1) Information may be shared, as appropriate, for the
purpose of determining and coordinating the eligibility of
individuals for substance use disorder treatment services and
resources, including medication-assisted treatment, or for
compliance under any Federal or State law, as follows:
(i) Among the department and the participating
counties and other State departments and agencies,
including:
(A) The Department of Health.
(B) The Department of Human Services.
(C) Any other department or agency of the
Commonwealth or a county as determined necessary and
appropriate by the department.
(ii) Between the department and the Health Care Cost
Containment Council, provided that the information is raw
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