HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective date: October 2026

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. SC Professional Services LLC d/b/a Hope Integrative Medicine ("the Practice") is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to abide by its terms.

Website and PHI

This website is not used to collect protected health information. Health information shared during visits, phone calls, or electronic communication with our office is governed by federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Uses and Disclosures

We may use and disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations as permitted under HIPAA. We will not use or disclose your PHI for other purposes without your written authorization, except as required or permitted by law.

42 CFR Part 2: Substance Use Treatment Confidentiality

Records of patients receiving substance use disorder treatment are protected by federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2). These records may not be disclosed without written patient consent except in specific circumstances defined by law, including medical emergencies, qualified audits, and court orders that meet specific legal criteria. This protection applies in addition to HIPAA and gives these records a higher level of confidentiality.

Your Rights

You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your records, to request amendments, to request an accounting of disclosures, to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, to receive confidential communications, and to receive a copy of this notice.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Contact

For questions about this notice, to exercise your rights, or to request a full copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, contact our Privacy Officer at (843) 737-0312 or [email protected].