NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: 10/01/2026

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.

Foveo Healthcare A Professional Medical Corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (“PHI”), our legal duties regarding your information, and your rights concerning your health information.

Our Legal Duties

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information.
  • Provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices.
  • Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
  • Notify you following a breach of your unsecured Protected Health Information when notification is required by law.

We reserve the right to change this Notice and make the revised Notice applicable to all PHI we maintain. If we make a material change to our privacy practices, we will update this Notice and make the revised version available as required by law.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI without your separate written authorization when permitted or required by applicable law, including for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use or disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.

For example, we may share relevant information with another healthcare professional involved in your care.

Payment

We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for healthcare services we provide.

For example, we may provide information to your health insurance plan to obtain payment for services.

Healthcare Operations

We may use or disclose your health information for healthcare operations necessary to operate our practice and provide quality care.

Examples may include quality assessment, staff training, auditing, compliance activities, and business management.

Other Permitted or Required Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose PHI when permitted or required by applicable federal or state law, including disclosures:

  • When required by law.
  • For public health activities.
  • For health oversight activities.
  • For judicial and administrative proceedings when permitted by law.
  • For law enforcement purposes when permitted by applicable law.
  • To prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety when permitted by law.
  • For workers’ compensation purposes when permitted by law.
  • For other purposes specifically permitted or required by law.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures of PHI require your written authorization.

Except where otherwise permitted by law, we will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes that require authorization, including certain uses of psychotherapy notes, certain marketing activities, and other uses or disclosures for which an authorization is required by law.

You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time to the extent permitted by law. Revocation will not affect information that was already used or disclosed based on the authorization before it was revoked.

Psychotherapy Notes

If we maintain psychotherapy notes that are subject to the special HIPAA protections for psychotherapy notes, we will obtain your authorization for uses and disclosures of those notes when required by law.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your PHI, subject to certain limitations and exceptions under applicable law:

Right to Inspect and Obtain a Copy

You generally have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information maintained by us.

Right to Request an Amendment

You may request that we amend health information that you believe is incorrect or incomplete. We may deny your request in certain circumstances permitted by law.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information.

We are not required to agree to every restriction request, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Right to Request Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you about your health information by alternative means or at an alternative location.

We will consider reasonable requests as required by applicable law.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us, subject to limitations and exceptions under applicable law.

Right to a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time. You may also access the current Notice on our website.

Right to Complain

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us using the contact information below.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

You will not be retaliated against for filing a privacy complaint.

California Privacy Protections

California law provides additional protections concerning medical information and patient privacy. Depending on the circumstances, California law may provide rights or protections in addition to those provided by federal law.

We will comply with applicable federal and California privacy laws governing medical information and Protected Health Information.

Notice Regarding Substance Use Disorder Records

Where applicable, certain records relating to substance use disorder treatment may be subject to additional federal protections under 42 U.S.C. § 290dd-2 and 42 CFR Part 2.

Where applicable to our services and records, we will comply with the requirements governing such information.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice, our privacy practices, or your privacy rights, please contact:

Foveo Healthcare A Professional Medical Corporation
(818) 254-9967
contact@foveohealthcare.com

You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights regarding a complaint about your privacy rights.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice. Any revised Notice will apply to all PHI that we maintain and will be made available as required by law.