Privacy Policy
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: 02/16/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information, to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information, and to notify affected individuals following a breach of unsecured protected health information. We must follow the privacy practices described in this Notice while it is in effect.
We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time, provided such changes are permitted by applicable law. Revised notices will apply to all protected health information that we maintain and will be made available upon request.
HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
We may use and disclose your health information for treatment, payment, and health care operations. Certain information, including HIV-related information, genetic information, substance use disorder records, and mental health records, may be entitled to special confidentiality protections under applicable federal or state law. We will comply with all applicable protections.
Treatment
We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care. For example, we may disclose information to a specialist or dental laboratory involved in your treatment.
Payment
We may use and disclose your health information to obtain reimbursement for services provided. Payment activities include billing, claims management, and eligibility verification.
Health Care Operations
We may use and disclose health information in connection with our health care operations, including quality assessment, staff training, licensing, accreditation, and administrative functions.
Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care
We may disclose relevant information to persons involved in your care or payment for your care unless you object.
Required by Law
We may disclose health information when required by federal or state law.
YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION RIGHTS
- You have the right to inspect or obtain copies of your health information.
- You may request corrections to your health information.
- You may request confidential communications.
- You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
- You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures.
- You will be notified if a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs.
- You may obtain a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECORDS
(42 CFR PART 2)
Substance use disorder records are protected under federal law. These records may not be used or disclosed without your written consent unless permitted by law.
We may disclose substance use disorder information without your consent only when permitted by law, including:
- Medical emergencies necessary to protect your health or safety
- Scientific research, audit, or program evaluation activities
- Court orders that comply with federal requirements
- Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect
- Disclosures otherwise required by law
Except as described above, we will not use or disclose substance use disorder information without your written consent.
You may provide written consent allowing disclosure for treatment, payment, and health care operations. Information disclosed for these purposes may be redisclosed as permitted by HIPAA and applicable law.
You may revoke your consent at any time by submitting a written revocation, except to the extent that action has already been taken in reliance on your consent.
Contact Information
This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to all the organizations on this site. For questions about this notice, to exercise any of your rights, or to file a complaint, please see the appropriate page for contact information.
