Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

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.

Introduction

At InFull Psychiatry, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights regarding your PHI, and our responsibilities under federal law to protect your PHI.

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

We may use and disclose your PHI for purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations (TPO) without your written authorization, as described below:

Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and related services, including sharing information with other health care providers involved in your treatment.

Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for the services we provide. This includes billing, collections, and sharing information with insurance payers when applicable.

Health Care Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for healthcare operations, including quality assessment, staff training, accreditation, auditing, and other activities necessary to operate and manage the practice.

We may also disclose PHI without authorization as required by law, including:

  • Public health reporting
  • Regulatory or licensing reporting
  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Reporting abuse, harm, or safety concerns as required by law
  • To avert a serious threat to health or safety

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

In most cases, we must obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes other than TPO. These include:

  • Marketing communications not permitted by HIPAA
  • The sale of PHI
  • Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes (when applicable)

We will not use or disclose PHI outside of TPO without your authorization.

Data Privacy and Security

We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These safeguards meet HIPAA and HITECH security standards.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI (we are not required to agree except when PHI involves out-of-pocket payments to non-insurance providers)
  • Request confidential communications (alternate addresses/phone/email when feasible)
  • Inspect and receive a copy of your medical record (fees may apply as permitted by law)
  • Request an amendment of your record if you believe information is incorrect or incomplete
  • Request an accounting of disclosures made outside of TPO
  • Receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time

Requests must be submitted in writing to the contact listed below.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of PHI
  • Provide you with this Notice
  • Notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI
  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Revisions will apply to all PHI we maintain. Updates will be available in our office and posted on our website if applicable.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.

To file a complaint or submit a request, contact:
InFull Psychiatry
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Ste 900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Email: info@infullpsychiatry.com
Phone: (412) 520-3226