Brain Centers
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Last updated: [DRAFT — pending legal review]
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.
Our Commitment
Brain Centers is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, and manage your care (e.g., among our clinicians).
Payment
To bill and obtain payment for services, including with insurers where applicable.
Health Care Operations
For quality improvement, training, and administrative functions.
As Required by Law
When required by federal, state, or local law.
Appointment Reminders & Health-Related Communications
We may contact you about appointments and treatment options.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
Most uses and disclosures not described above (e.g., marketing, sale of PHI, most psychotherapy notes) require your written authorization, which you may revoke.
Your Health Information Rights
- Right to inspect and copy your health information
- Request amendment of your health information
- Request an accounting of disclosures
- Request restrictions on uses and disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice
- Be notified of a breach of unsecured PHI
Our Responsibilities
We are required to maintain the privacy of PHI, abide by this Notice, and notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and to make the revised Notice effective for PHI we already have, as well as information we receive in the future.
Complaints
You may file a complaint with us 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.
Contact / Privacy Officer
Privacy Officer, Brain Centers
4510 Executive Dr, Suite P5, San Diego, CA 92121