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Confidentiality is a cornerstone of recovery.

Protecting patient privacy opens doors to communication, understanding and trust.

About the laws Protecting health information Understand your rights

The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information helps providers, patients, and families navigate protected health information (PHI) laws to support patient privacy.

CAI is pleased to announce that SAMHSA has awarded us funding to continue to administer the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) through September of 2026. Read more.

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