You still have time—but not as much as you think.
The 42 CFR Part 2 compliance deadline is set for February 16, 2026, but here’s the truth:
What you do in 2025 determines whether you’ll be compliant by then—or scrambling.
This week, we’re breaking down why delay creates risk, and what you need to start fixing now if you want to avoid last-minute fire drills, insurance issues, or audit exposure.
Why You Can’t Wait
- Redisclosure Processes Take Time to Train
If your team doesn’t understand redisclosure notices and audit logs today, they won’t magically be ready in February.
✅ You need:
- Templates in place
- Training time for front desk, clinical, and admin staff
- Process reviews every 60–90 days to catch drift
- Vendor Reviews and Insurance Renewals Are Happening Now
Most vendors and cyber insurers are already asking questions aligned to the new rules—whether you’re ready or not.
✅ If you can’t show how redisclosures are tracked or how consent is stored, expect premium hikes—or partner scrutiny.
- Your EHR (Probably) Won’t Do Everything For You
While many EHR platforms are promising updates, compliance isn’t turnkey.
You still need:
- Internal logging protocols
- Policy updates
- A human review of what’s working
✅ Automation helps. But ownership is still yours.
✅ What to Start This Month
- Train your team on redisclosure policy in 15 minutes.
- Audit 3 records: Can you show redisclosure proof and consent?
- Assign fallback owners to each step of the process.
- Track what’s still manual—and flag what needs upgrading.
Final Thought:
You don’t need to panic.
You just need to move.
Because in 2026, it won’t matter why your redisclosure system didn’t work.
It will only matter that it didn’t.
Start with what’s in your control—this week.
Download the free Part 2 checklist + schedule a gap review
Our team will walk you through where you stand, what to fix, and how to make progress without breaking workflows.
