Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. It applies to all records of your care maintained by this practice. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT APPLIES - We are required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect the privacy of your protected health information, to give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to follow the terms of the notice that is currently in effect. HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION - We may use and share your health information to treat you (including coordinating with other providers you authorize), to bill and collect payment for services, and to run our practice - quality improvement, compliance and business management. We may also use or disclose your information when required by law, to health oversight agencies, in response to a lawful court order, or to avert a serious threat to your health or safety. WE WILL NOT use or disclose your information for marketing, for the sale of your information, or for most uses of psychotherapy notes without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing. YOUR RIGHTS - You have the right to request to inspect and copy your health records and request an amendment; receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your information; request restrictions on uses and disclosures; request that we communicate with you confidentially; and request a paper copy of this notice. OUR DUTIES - We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, to provide you with this notice, and to notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information. We are required to follow the terms of the notice currently in effect. COMPLAINTS - If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the practice using the contact details on our contact page, or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE - We may change our privacy practices at any time. The revised notice will apply to all information we hold about you, will be posted on this website, and is available on request. CONTACT US - For questions about this notice or your health information, use the contact form on our contact page or call the phone number listed there. Please do not include medical details in an unencrypted message.