While there appears to be consensus among political leaders and the populace that something has to be done about America's opioid addiction crisis, there is no shortage of controversy over what measures the government should take to address it.
One of the trickiest issues for policymakers is privacy.
Some advocates for stronger treatment initiatives say that health care providers are currently restricted from sharing crucial information about a patient's addiction history with other providers that might interact with the patient. They are backing a proposed rule change floated by the Department of Health and Human Services that will allow patients to authorize greater sharing of their records with other medical providers and accountable care organizations.
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