At Cascade Neuropsychology, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed during the initial contact and scheduling of your first appointment.
We may use and disclose your information for the following purposes:
Healthcare Operations: To support the business activities of our practice and to coordinate or manage your healthcare and related services with scheduling and calendar systems.
Payment: To obtain payment for the healthcare and related services you receive, such as deductibles and coinsurance payments.
Effective Date: 02/25/2025
I. Purpose
This HIPAA Privacy Policy is designed to ensure that Cascade Neuropsychology complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other relevant privacy regulations. The purpose of this policy is to protect the privacy and security of our patients' protected health information (PHI) and to ensure that all employees understand their responsibilities in safeguarding this information.
II. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, contractors, and business associates of Cascade Neuropsychology who have access to PHI.
III. Definitions
Protected Health Information (PHI): Any information that relates to an individual's health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be used to identify the individual.
Covered Entity: An entity that transmits any health information in electronic form in connection with a HIPAA transaction.
IV. Use and Disclosure of PHI
Cascade Neuropsychology will use and disclose PHI only as permitted or required by law, including:
For treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
With the patient's authorization.
For public health activities, legal proceedings, and law enforcement purposes.
As required by law.
V. Patient Rights
Patients have the following rights regarding their PHI:
The right to access and obtain a copy of their PHI.
The right to request amendments to their PHI.
The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of their PHI.
The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of their PHI.
The right to request confidential communications.
VI. Safeguards
Cascade Neuropsychology will implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These safeguards include:
Regular training for employees on HIPAA compliance.
Secure storage and transmission of PHI.
Access controls and authentication measures.
VII. Breach Notification
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, Cascade Neuropsychology will promptly notify affected individuals.
VIII. Complaints
Patients have the right to file complaints regarding our privacy practices. Complaints can be submitted to John Crenshaw at 12 Bellwether Way, Suite 240 Bellingham, WA 98225. We will address all complaints in a timely and appropriate manner.
IX. Policy Updates
Cascade Neuropsychology reserves the right to update this HIPAA Privacy Policy as necessary to comply with changes in laws and regulations.
X. Contact Information
For questions or more information about this HIPAA Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cascade Neuropsychology
12 Bellwether Way, Suite 240 Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-588-2500
frontdesk@cascadeneuropsych.com
