Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

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This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

iCare Telecare, PLLC is required by law to protect the privacy of your health information and to provide you with this Notice.

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Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)

• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

• Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect

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How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your health information for purposes including, but not limited to:

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Treatment

To provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and related services.

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Payment

To bill and receive payment for services provided, including coordination with insurance plans when applicable.

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Health Care Operations

For practice operations such as quality assessment, training, licensing, and administrative activities.

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Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose your information:

• When required by law

• To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

• For public health activities

• For health oversight activities

• With your written authorization for other purposes

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your medical records

• Request corrections to your health information

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Request confidential communications

• Receive a paper copy of this Notice

To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the contact information on our website.

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Telehealth Services

Services provided by iCare may be delivered via secure telehealth platforms. Reasonable safeguards are used to protect privacy during telehealth encounters; however, there are inherent risks associated with electronic communications.

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Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will be made available on our website and will apply to information we maintain.

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Questions or Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact our office. You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

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Contact Information

Contact information for iCare Telecare, PLLC is available on our website.