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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025
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At Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (CPS), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your PHI, your rights regarding this information, and how to contact us with any questions or concerns.

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1. How We Treat Protected Health Information (PHI)

CPS adheres to the privacy and security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We collect, use, and disclose PHI for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: To provide and coordinate your care.

  • Payment: To bill and process payments for the services you receive.

  • Healthcare Operations: To improve the quality of our services and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

We will not use or disclose your PHI for any purpose not outlined in this policy without your written authorization.

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2. Your Rights Regarding PHI

Under HIPAA, you have the following rights concerning your PHI:

  • Right to Access: You can request to view or obtain a copy of your PHI.

  • Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is incomplete or inaccurate.

  • Right to Restrict Use: You can request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI, though we are not always required to agree.

  • Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you through alternative means or at alternative locations.

  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.

  • Right to File a Complaint: 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 (HHS).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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3. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, your PHI, or your rights, please contact our Privacy Official:

Privacy Official
Mansoor Zuberi
CEO & Medical Director
3100 Oak Rd # 270

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

drzuberi@psych-doctor.com
(925) 944-9711

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4. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

 

Patient Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand this Privacy Policy.

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