Notice of Privacy Practices & No Surprises Act

Uses and Disclosures of PHI That May Be Made With Your Authorization or Opportunity to Object Unless you object, the Practice may disclose PHI:

• To your family, friends, or others if PHI directly relates to that person's involvement in your care.

• If it is in your best interest because you are unable to state your preference.

 

Uses and Disclosures of PHI Based Upon Your Written Authorization The Practice must obtain your written authorization to use and/or disclose PHI for the following purposes:

• Marketing, sale of PHI, and psychotherapy notes.

 

You may revoke your authorization, at any time, by contacting the Practice in writing, using the information above. The Practice will not use or share PHI other than as described in Notice unless you give your permission in writing.

 

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Practice is required by law to maintain the privacy and security of PHI.

• The Practice is required to abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect. Where more stringent state or federal law governs PHI, the Practice will abide by the more stringent law.

• The Practice reserves the right to amend Notice. All changes are applicable to PHI collected and maintained by the Practice. Should the Practice make changes, you may obtain a revised Notice by requesting a copy from the Practice, using the information above, or by viewing a copy on the website.

• The Practice will inform you if PHI is compromised in a breach.