Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

At UCEBT, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice outlines how we may use and share your protected health information (PHI) and explains your rights and our responsibilities regarding that information.

Our Responsibilities

UCEBT is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of your health information.

• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

• Abide by the terms of this Notice.

• Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your PHI.

How We May Use and Share Your Information

We may use and disclose your PHI without your written permission for the following purposes:

For Treatment

We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. For example, we may consult with other healthcare professionals regarding your treatment or refer you to specialists.

For Payment

We may use your information to bill and receive payment for services provided. This may include disclosing information to insurance companies or third-party payers to obtain payment.

For Healthcare Operations

We may use your PHI for operational needs such as quality improvement, training, accreditation, or compliance audits.

Other Permitted or Required Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose your information in the following situations:

• As required by law

• For public health purposes (e.g., reporting child abuse or neglect)

• For health oversight activities (e.g., audits, investigations)

• In response to court orders or subpoenas

• To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

• For research (under strict privacy protections and only when approved by a review board)

We will only share the minimum amount of information necessary.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

We will obtain your written permission before using or disclosing your information for:

• Marketing purposes

• Sale of your PHI

• Most disclosures of psychotherapy notes

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

• Access your medical and mental health records.

• Request an amendment to your record if you believe it is incorrect.

• Request a restriction on certain uses or disclosures.

• Request confidential communications (e.g., using a different address or phone number).

• Receive a list (accounting) of disclosures we have made of your information.

• Receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.

Our Commitment to Confidentiality

We follow federal and state laws, including HIPAA and applicable Utah state laws, in handling your information. If stricter protections apply under Utah law, we will honor those.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice. Updated versions will be posted in our office and on our website. The revised Notice will apply to all health information we maintain, including information gathered before the change.