HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

Notice of Privacy Practices

Acumen Health Institute PLLC

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.

Acumen Health Institute PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. Federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), requires us to provide this Notice of Privacy Practices.

This notice explains how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI), your rights regarding that information, and our legal responsibilities.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.

  • Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.

  • Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

  • Notify you if a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs as required by law.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your protected health information for the following purposes without your separate written authorization, as permitted by law.

Treatment

We may use your medical information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare.

Examples include:

  • Reviewing medical history

  • Evaluating laboratory results

  • Developing treatment plans

  • Prescribing medications when medically appropriate

  • Communicating with other healthcare providers involved in your care

Payment

We may use or disclose information to obtain payment for healthcare services.

Examples include:

  • Processing payment through our payment processor

  • Providing information necessary for billing

  • Addressing billing inquiries

Healthcare Operations

We may use health information to support the operation of our practice.

Examples include:

  • Quality improvement

  • Clinical review

  • Staff training

  • Compliance activities

  • Audits

  • Risk management

As Required by Law

We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local law.

Public Health Activities

We may disclose information for public health purposes such as reporting certain diseases or adverse events when required by law.

Health Oversight Activities

We may disclose information to agencies responsible for healthcare oversight, licensing, accreditation, or investigations.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose information when permitted or required by law to law enforcement officials.

To Prevent Serious Threats

We may disclose information when necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety.

Uses Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including most uses of psychotherapy notes (if applicable) and certain marketing or sale of protected health information.

You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent we have already relied upon it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your medical records.

  • Request a copy of your medical records in electronic or paper form.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.

  • Request confidential communications by alternative means.

  • Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.

  • Obtain a paper copy of this Notice at any time.

Some requests may be subject to legal limitations.

Telemedicine

Acumen Health Institute PLLC provides medical care through secure HIPAA-compliant telemedicine technology.

Although we use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, no technology can guarantee absolute security.

Our Website

Information submitted through our website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Medical information provided through our secure patient portal is protected under applicable HIPAA requirements.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time.

The revised Notice will apply to all protected health information maintained by Acumen Health Institute PLLC and will become effective upon posting on our website.

Questions or Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us without fear of retaliation.

Acumen Health Institute PLLC

Email: support@acumenhealthinstitute.com

Website: https://acumenhealthinstitute.com

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