Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Our Duties
To keep PHI (Protected Health Information) private.
To give patients a copy of this notice.
To follow the terms of the notice.
How We May Use and Disclose Health Information:
For Treatment: sharing PHI with other providers caring for the patient.
For Payment: billing insurance/DOL for services.
For Health Care Operations: audits, quality improvement, training.
Other permitted uses: public health, law enforcement, organ donation, workers’ compensation, required by law.
Marketing, fundraising, psychotherapy notes → require special authorization.
Patient Rights:
Right to access and get copies of records.
Right to request amendments.
Right to request restrictions.
Right to request confidential communications.
Right to an accounting of disclosures.
Right to complain without retaliation.
Contact Information
Patients can contact our office directly with questions/complaints
This notice is effective as of 09/01/25