NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: March 2, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.

Our Legal Duty

James Morgan NP in Psychiatry is required by law to:
● Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
● Provide you with this Notice
● Abide by the terms of this Notice
● Comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable New York State privacy laws

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

1. Treatment
We may use and disclose PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your psychiatric care.
2. Payment
We may use and disclose PHI to obtain payment from insurance companies or other third parties.
3. Healthcare Operations
We may use PHI for quality improvement, administrative, licensing, and operational purposes.
4. Appointment Reminders & Communications
We may contact you via phone, voicemail, email, patient portal, or SMS for:
● Appointment reminders
● Scheduling updates
● Care coordination
● Administrative matters
5. As Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required by federal law, New York State law, court order, or public health authority.

Uses Requiring Written Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization for uses or disclosures not otherwise described in this Notice, including most disclosures of psychotherapy notes where applicable. You may revoke authorization in writing at any time.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA and New York law, you have the right to:
● Inspect and copy your medical record
● Request amendments
● Request an accounting of disclosures
● Request restrictions on certain disclosures
● Request confidential communications
● Receive a paper copy of this Notice
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Electronic & SMS Communications

If you consent to SMS communications:
● Messages may include appointment reminders and care coordination.
● Message frequency varies.
● Message and data rates may apply.
● You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
While we implement reasonable safeguards, electronic communications carry inherent security risks

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
The Practice (contact information below), or
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Contact Information

James Morgan NP in Psychiatry
490 Wheeler Road, Suite 250
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Phone: 631-937-5328
Email: contact@midislandpsychtms.com