HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
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.
Effective Date: March 2026
About This Notice
ENT, Sinus & Hearing Care Center (“the Practice”) is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
The following describes the ways we may use and disclose your PHI.
Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for healthcare services provided to you.
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your PHI for activities necessary to operate the Practice and ensure quality patient care.
Other Uses and Disclosures That Do Not Require Authorization
As Required by Law
We will disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health Activities
We may disclose PHI for public health reporting, disease control, and investigations.
Law Enforcement
We may disclose PHI for certain law enforcement purposes as permitted by law.
Research
We may use PHI for research purposes when approved by appropriate review boards.
Uses That Require Your Authorization
Certain uses of your PHI require written authorization, including marketing communications or the sale of protected health information.
Your Rights Regarding Health Information
Right to Access
You may request copies of your medical records.
Right to Amend
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you through specific methods or locations.
Right to Restrict Disclosures
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI.
Right to Breach Notification
You will be notified if a breach occurs involving your unsecured PHI.
Contact Information
Privacy Officer
ENT, Sinus & Hearing Care Center
10 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 996-1505
Fax: (201) 996-1605