Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 28, 2020

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

1. Introduction

NY NeuroCare Medical Services, PLLC (“NY NeuroCare” or “the Medical Office”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your PHI to carry out treatment and payment for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your PHI.

2. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

For Treatment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide you with medical treatment or services. For example, if we need to consult with a specialist about your care, we will share the relevant information with them.

For Payment:
We may use and disclose your PHI so that the treatment and services you receive can be billed and payment can be collected from you, your insurance company, or a third party.

Health Care Operations:
We may use or disclose your PHI for operational purposes. These activities include, but are not limited to, quality assessment, employee training, and administrative activities. For example, we may use a sign-in sheet at the reception area, call you by name when ready to see you, or contact you to remind you of your appointment.

Other Uses and Disclosures Permitted Without Authorization:
We may use or disclose your PHI in the following situations without your authorization, as required or permitted by law:

  • Public Health Reporting: To public health authorities for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability.

  • Legal Proceedings: In response to a court order or other lawful process.

  • Law Enforcement: For law enforcement purposes as required by law or in response to a valid subpoena.

  • Health Oversight Activities: To oversight agencies for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations, and inspections.

  • Deceased Patients: To coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors as necessary to carry out their duties.

  • Organ and Tissue Donation: For the purpose of facilitating organ or tissue donation and transplantation.

  • Research: Under certain circumstances and with specific protections for your privacy.

  • Serious Threats to Health or Safety: To prevent or lessen a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of the public or another person.

Other Uses and Disclosures Require Your Authorization:
We will not use or disclose your PHI for any purpose not outlined in this notice without your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent that we have already taken action in reliance upon it.

3. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights with respect to your PHI:

  • Access: You have the right to inspect and copy your PHI.

  • Amendment: You have the right to request an amendment to your PHI.

  • Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI.

  • Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.

  • Confidential Communications: You have the right to request confidential communications from us by alternative means or at alternative locations.

  • Paper Copy: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request.

4. Changes to This Notice

NY NeuroCare reserves the right to change the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain at the time of the change. A copy of the current notice will be available in our office and on our website.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us below.

6. Disclaimer

The information provided by NY NeuroCare Medical Services, PLLC, including this website, is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your healthcare provider.