Effective Date: May 2026

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you may access this information. Please review it carefully.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

Assertive Comprehensive Care, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your health information, your rights regarding your health information, and our legal obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This notice applies to all records created and maintained by Assertive Comprehensive Care, Inc..

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Our practice provides psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, behavioral health services, counseling, mental health assessments, treatment planning, and other related mental health services.

As part of providing these services, we may collect, use, and disclose protected health information (PHI) as permitted by HIPAA and applicable laws.

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

For Treatment

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

Examples include:

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management
• Therapy sessions
• Mental health assessments
• Behavioral health treatment planning
• Care coordination with other healthcare providers

For Payment

We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for healthcare services provided to you.

Examples include:

• Insurance verification
• Claims submission
• Payment processing
• Collection activities

For Healthcare Operations

We may use and disclose your PHI for business activities necessary to operate our practice.

Examples include:

• Quality assessment
• Staff training
• Compliance reviews
• Licensing requirements
• Audits and accreditation

APPOINTMENT REMINDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS

We may contact you regarding:

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up care
• Treatment recommendations
• Medication management updates
• Practice-related announcements

Communications may occur by phone, voicemail, email, SMS/text messaging, or other communication methods you authorize.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

You have the right to:

Request Access

Inspect and obtain copies of your health records.

Request Amendments

Request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Request Restrictions

Request limitations on certain uses and disclosures of your information.

Request Confidential Communications

Request that we communicate with you through alternative methods or locations.

Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

Request a list of disclosures made outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Obtain a Copy of This Notice

Request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
• Provide you with this Notice.
• Follow the terms currently in effect.
• Notify affected individuals in the event of a reportable breach.

COMPLAINTS

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We reserve the right to modify this Notice at any time. Any revisions will apply to all PHI maintained by our practice and will be posted on our website.

Website:
https://www.assertivecomprehensivecare.net

CONTACT INFORMATION

Assertive Comprehensive Care, Inc.

Address:
650 NW 180th Terrace STE 101, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Phone:
(305) 204-1209

Website:
https://www.assertivecomprehensivecare.net

Effective Date: May 2026