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Patient's Privacy Rights Statement
Notice Of Privacy Practices as required by the privacy regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
This notice describes how health information about you or your child as a patient of Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to your individually identifiable health information. Please review this notice carefully.
1. Our commitment to your privacy:
Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your or your child’s individually identifiable health information (also called protected health information). In conducting our business, we will create records regarding you or your child and the treatment and services we provide. We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of health information that identifies you or your child. We also are required by law to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and the privacy practices that we maintain in our practice concerning your protected health information. By federal and state law, we must follow the terms of the Notice of Privacy Practices that we have in effect at the time.
As required by federal law, we must provide you with the following important information:
- How we may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information
- Your privacy rights in your or your child’s protected health information
- Our obligations concerning the use and disclosure of your or your child’s protected health information
The terms of this notice apply to all records containing your or your child’s protected health information that are created or retained by our practice. We reserve the right to revise or amend this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any revision or amendment to this notice will be effective for all of your or your child’s records that our practice has created or maintained in the past and for any of your records that we may create or maintain in the future. Our practice will post a copy of our current Notice in our offices in a visible location at all times, and you may request a copy of our most current Notice at any time.
If you have questions about this Notice, please contact Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC
We may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information in the following ways:
The following categories describe the different ways in which we may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information.
1. Treatment. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use your or your child’s protected health information in treatment. For example, we may use or disclose your protected health information in order to treat you or your child or to assist others in that treatment. Additionally, we may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to others who may assist in your or your child’s care, such as your spouse, children or parents. Finally, we may also disclose your or your child’s protected health information to other health care providers for purposes related to your or your child’s treatment.
2. Payment. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information in order to bill and collect payment for the services and items you or your child may receive from us. For example, we may contact your or your child’s health insurer to certify that you or your child are eligible for benefits (and for what range of benefits), and we may provide your or your child’s insurer with details regarding your or your child’s treatment to determine if your or your child’s insurer will cover, or pay for, treatment. We also may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information to obtain payment from third parties that may be responsible for such costs, such as family members. Also, we may use your or your child’s protected health information to bill you directly for services and items. We may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to other health care providers and entities to assist in their billing and collection efforts.
3. Health care operations. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information to operate our business. As examples of the ways in which we may use and disclose your or your child’s information for our operations, our practice may use your or your child’s protected health information to evaluate the quality of care you or your child received from us, or to conduct cost-management and business planning activities for our practice. We may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to other health care providers and entities to assist in their health care operations.
4. Appointment reminders. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information to contact you and remind you of an appointment.
5. Treatment options. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information to inform you of potential treatment options or alternatives.
6. Health-related benefits and services. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information to inform you of health-related benefits or services that may be of interest to you.
7. Disclosures required by law. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC will use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information when we are required to do so by federal, state or local law.
Use and disclosure of your or your child’s protected health information in certain special circumstances:
The following categories describe unique scenarios in which we may use or disclose your or your child’s identifiable health information:
1. Public health risks. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to public health authorities that are authorized by law to collect information for the purpose of:
- Maintaining vital records, such as births and deaths,
- Reporting child/elder abuse or neglect.
2. Health oversight activities. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law. Oversight activities can include, for example, investigations, inspections, audits, surveys, licensure and disciplinary actions; civil, administrative and criminal procedures or actions; or other activities necessary for the government to monitor government programs, compliance with civil rights laws and the health care system in general.
3. Lawsuits and similar proceedings. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information in response to a court or administrative order, if you or your child are involved in a lawsuit or similar proceeding. We also may disclose your or your child’s protected health information in response to a discovery request, subpoena or other lawful process by another party involved in the dispute, but only if we have made an effort to inform you of the request or to obtain an order protecting the information the party has requested.
4. Law enforcement. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may release protected health information if asked to do so by a law enforcement official:
- Regarding a crime victim in certain situations, if we are unable to obtain the person’s agreement,
- Regarding criminal conduct at our offices,
- In response to a warrant, summons, court order, subpoena or similar legal process,
- To identify/locate a suspect, material witness, fugitive or missing person,
- In an emergency, to report a crime (including the location or victim(s) of the crime, or the description, identity or location of the perpetrator).
5. Deceased patients. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLCCurect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may release protected health information to a medical examiner or coroner to identify a deceased individual or to identify the cause of death. If necessary, we also may release information in order for funeral directors to perform their jobs.
6. Research. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information for research purposes in certain limited circumstances but not before obtaining your written authorization to use your or your child’s protected health information.
8. Serious threats to health or safety. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may use and disclose your or your child’s protected health information when necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public. Under these circumstances, we will only make disclosures to a person or organization able to help prevent the threat.
9. Military. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may disclose protected health information if that person is a member of U.S. or foreign military forces (including veterans) and if required by the appropriate authorities.
10. National security. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLCmay disclose your or your child’s protected health information to federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law. We also may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to federal and national security activities authorized by law. We also may disclose your or your child’s protected health information to federal officials in order to protect the president, other officials or foreign heads of state, or to conduct investigations.
11. Inmates. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may disclose protected health information to correctional institutions or law enforcement officials for a person that is an inmate or under the custody of a law enforcement official. Disclosure for these purposes would be necessary: (a) for the institution to provide health care services to you, (b) for the safety and security of the institution, and/or (c) to protect your health and safety or the health and safety of other individuals.
12. Workers’ compensation. Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC may release your or your child’s protected health information for workers’ compensation and similar programs.
Your rights regarding your protected health information:
You have the following rights regarding the protected health information that we maintain about you or your child:
1. Confidential communications. You have the right to request that our practice communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location. For instance, you may ask that we contact you at home rather than work. In order to request a type of confidential communication, you must make a written request to Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC specifying the requested method of contact, or the location where you wish to be contacted. Our practice will accommodate reasonable requests. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
2. Requesting restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction in our use or disclosure of your protected health information for treatment, payment or health care operations. Additionally, you have the right to request that we restrict our disclosure of your or your child’s protected health information to only certain individuals involved in your care or the payment for your care, such as family members and friends. We are not required to agree to your request; however, if we do agree, we are bound by our agreement except when otherwise required by law, in emergencies or when the information is necessary to treat you or your child. In order to request a restriction in our use or disclosure of your protected health information, you must make your request in writing to Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC Your request must describe in a clear and concise fashion:
- The information you wish restricted,
- Whether you are requesting to limit our practice’s use, disclosure or both,
- To whom you want the limits to apply.
3. Inspection and copies. You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of the protected health information that may be used to make decisions about you or your child, including patient medical records and billing records, but not including psychotherapy notes. You must submit your request in writing to Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC in order to inspect and/or obtain a copy of your protected health information. Our practice may charge a fee for the costs of copying, mailing, labor and supplies associated with your request. Our practice may deny your request to inspect and/or copy in certain limited circumstances; however, you may request a review of our denial. Another licensed health care professional chosen by us will conduct reviews.
4. Amendment. You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete, and you may request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for our practice. To request an amendment, your request must be made in writing and submitted to Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC You must provide us with a reason that supports your request for amendment. Our practice will deny your request if you fail to submit your request (and the reason supporting your request) in writing. Also, we may deny your request if you ask us to amend information that is in our opinion: (a) accurate and complete; (b) not part of the protected health information kept by or for the practice; (c) not part of the protected health information which you would be permitted to inspect and copy; or (d) not created by our practice, unless the individual or entity that created the information is not available to amend the information.
5. Accounting of disclosures. All of our patients have the right to request an “accounting of disclosures.” An “accounting of disclosures” is a list of certain non-routine disclosures our practice has made of your or your child’s protected health information for purposes not related to treatment, payment or operations. Use of your protected health information as part of the routine patient care in our practice is not required to be documented – for example, the doctor sharing information with the nurse; or the billing department using your information to file your insurance claim. In order to obtain an accounting of disclosures, you must submit your request in writing to Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC All requests for an “accounting of disclosures” must state a time period, which may not be longer than six (7) years from the date of disclosure. The first list you request within a 12-month period is free of charge, but our practice may charge you for additional lists within the same 12-month period. Our practice will notify you of the costs involved with additional requests, and you may withdraw your request before you incur any costs.
6. Right to a paper copy of this notice. You are entitled to receive a paper copy of our notice of privacy practices. You may ask us to give you a copy of this notice at any time. To obtain a paper copy of this notice, please contact Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC
7. Right to file a complaint. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our practice, contact our HIPAA Compliance Officer. All complaints must be submitted in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
8. Right to provide an authorization for other uses and disclosures. Our practice will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures that are not identified by this notice or permitted by applicable law. Any authorization you provide to us regarding the use and disclosure of your or your child’s protected health information may be revoked at any time in writing. After you revoke your authorization, we will no longer use or disclose your or your child’s protected health information for the reasons described in the authorization. Please note: we are required to retain records of your or your child’s care.
If you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact Curect Neuropsychology of Texas, PLLC
