Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Hear and Now Psychology Group Practice is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI). This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your health information, your rights regarding that information, and our legal responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We understand that your health information is personal. We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, provide you with 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
We may use or disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, and manage your mental health care, including consultation with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment when appropriate and authorized.
Payment
To obtain payment for services provided, including insurance claims, billing, and payment processing.
Healthcare Operations
To operate and improve our practice, including quality improvement activities, staff training, accreditation, licensing, auditing, and administrative functions.
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health and Safety
We may disclose information when necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to the health or safety of you or others, or when otherwise permitted or required by law.
Other Uses
Any use or disclosure not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization unless otherwise permitted by law.You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken.
Your Rights
You have the right to:Receive a copy of this Notice.Request access to your health records.Request corrections to your health information.Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.Request confidential communications through alternative methods or locations.Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your health information.Receive a copy of your records in paper or electronic format, as permitted by law.Some requests may be subject to legal limitations or reasonable fees permitted by applicable law.
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information.Follow the privacy practices described in this Notice.Obtain your authorization when required by law before using or disclosing your information.
Telehealth Services
Hear and Now Psychology Group Practice provides secure telehealth psychotherapy services using HIPAA-compliant technology.Although we take reasonable precautions to protect your privacy, electronic communication carries inherent risks. We encourage clients to participate in sessions from a private location using a secure internet connection whenever possible.Additional information regarding telehealth services is provided in our Telehealth Informed Consent.
Questions or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or have questions about this Notice, please contact us.You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or services in any way.
Contact Information
Hear and Now Psychology Group Practice
Phone: (213) 789-7862
Email: info@hearandnowpsychology.com
Website: www.hearandnowpsychology.com
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. The current version will always be available on our website and upon request.