At Boston Cognitive (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy is critically important to us. We are committed to safeguarding your personal and health information in accordance with the standards outlined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
Please review this policy carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us using the contact form below.
We use and disclose PHI strictly in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. PHI may be used for:
Sharing your health information with healthcare providers to facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination.
Using PHI to bill and collect payment for the services you receive, and to communicate with insurance providers.
We use Usage Data to monitor and improve the performance of our website, understand user behavior, and enhance the user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information to third parties. However, we may share information under the following circumstances:
We may share Personal Information and PHI with trusted third-party vendors, who provide services on our behalf, such as IT support, billing services, or data storage. These vendors are required to protect your information and comply with HIPAA if applicable.
We may disclose your Personal Information and PHI if required to do so by law, regulation, or court order, or in response to valid government requests.
We may disclose PHI to third-party service providers under Business Associate Agreements (BAAs). These agreements require the third parties to maintain the confidentiality and security of your PHI as mandated by HIPAA.
Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:
You may request access to your medical records and receive a copy of your PHI.
If you believe any of your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we amend it.
You may request that we limit how your PHI is used or shared for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree to every request but will consider your request seriously.
You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way, such as using an alternate address or phone number.
You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact our HIPAA Compliance Officer using the contact form below.
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not controlled or operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal or health information.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights regarding your Personal Information or PHI, please contact us using the form below.
