Neurosurgical Practice Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how [Practice Name] may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to provide treatment, obtain payment, and conduct healthcare operations.

2. Protected Health Information Use and Disclosure

2.1 Treatment

• Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care
• Consulting with other neurosurgeons regarding your treatment
• Scheduling and coordinating surgical procedures
• Managing pre- and post-operative care

2.2 Payment

• Verifying insurance coverage and benefits
• Submitting claims for surgical procedures
• Collecting payments and managing accounts
• Conducting billing activities

2.3 Healthcare Operations

• Quality assessment activities
• Employee performance evaluation
• Training of medical students and residents
• Conducting business planning and development

3. Special Circumstances

3.1 Required by Law

• Reporting suspected abuse or neglect
• Responding to court orders
• Reporting public health risks
• Complying with workers' compensation laws

4. Patient Rights

• Right to inspect and copy medical records
• Right to request amendments to records
• Right to receive an accounting of disclosures
• Right to request restrictions on information use
• Right to confidential communications

5. Practice Responsibilities

• Maintain privacy of your health information
• Provide notice of legal duties and privacy practices
• Abide by terms of this notice
• Notify you of breaches of unsecured PHI

6. Changes to Privacy Practices

We reserve the right to change privacy practices and make new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain.

7. Contact Information

Privacy Officer: [Name] Phone: [Number] Address: [Practice Address]

8. Effective Date

This notice is effective as of [Date].