Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Neurocognitive Specialty Group (NSG)
Effective Date: 4/7/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Neurocognitive Specialty Group is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”) and to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
We will follow the terms of this notice currently in effect.
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your care and related services.
Payment
To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or third-party payers.
Healthcare Operations
For business operations such as:
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Quality assessment
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Staff training
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Licensing and accreditation
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Administrative functions
3. Additional Uses and Disclosures
We may also disclose your information:
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As required by law
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For public health and safety purposes
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For health oversight activities
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In response to court orders or legal proceedings
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For law enforcement purposes (as permitted by law)
4. Uses Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization for:
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Marketing communications (where required)
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Release of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
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Any use not otherwise described in this notice
You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
Request copies of your medical records.
Request Amendments
Request corrections to your health information.
Request Restrictions
Ask us to limit how your information is used or disclosed.
Confidential Communications
Request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., phone, email).
Accounting of Disclosures
Request a list of certain disclosures we have made.
Receive a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper or electronic copy at any time.
6. Telehealth and Electronic Communications
If you participate in telehealth services:
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Your information may be transmitted electronically
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We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information
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No system is completely secure, and there are inherent risks in electronic communication
7. Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
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Maintain the privacy of your PHI
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Provide you with this notice
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Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI
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Follow the terms of this notice
8. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice of Privacy Practices. Updated versions will be posted on our website and available upon request.
9. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Neurocognitive Specialty Group
Phone: (888) 606-0086
Email: [email protected]
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
10. Contact Information
For questions about this notice:
Neurocognitive Specialty Group
Phone: (888) 606-0086
Email: [email protected]