{"id":1615,"date":"2025-12-09T08:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autbsolutions.com\/?page_id=1615"},"modified":"2026-08-05T04:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:01:49","slug":"notice-of-privacy-practices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.autbsolutions.com\/es\/notice-of-privacy-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviso de Pr\u00e1cticas de Privacidad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aviso de Pr\u00e1cticas de Privacidad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This notice describes how medical and mental health information about you or your child may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autonomous Behavior Solutions (ABS) is required by federal law (HIPAA) and California law (CMIA) to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes without additional written authorization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide, coordinate, or manage ABA therapy and related services for you or your child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Sharing information with BCBAs, RBTs, or consulting providers to ensure continuity of care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To bill and receive payment from insurance companies, Medi-Cal, regional centers, or other funding sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Sending treatment plans or session notes to an insurance provider for authorization or claims processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Healthcare Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For administrative, quality assurance, training, or auditing purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Internal case reviews to monitor treatment effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other Permitted or Required Disclosures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also disclose your PHI without written authorization in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abuse or Neglect<\/strong> \u2013 We are mandated to report suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse to the proper authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Danger to Self or Others<\/strong> \u2013 If there is imminent risk of serious harm to self or others, we must take protective actions and notify appropriate parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Proceedings<\/strong> \u2013 In response to a valid court order, subpoena, or other legal process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Health and Safety<\/strong> \u2013 For public health reporting, health oversight activities, or to prevent a serious health threat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/strong> \u2013 As authorized to comply with workers\u2019 compensation laws.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All other uses or disclosures of PHI\u2014including release of case notes\u2014require your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time for future use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your Rights Regarding PHI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right to Inspect and Copy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may inspect and request a copy of your records, including billing information, within 15 days (California law).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health treatment notes may be summarized instead of released directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasonable fees may apply for copying, mailing, or supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Amend<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may request in writing that ABS amend your records if you believe they are incomplete or incorrect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to an Accounting of Disclosures<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may request a list of PHI disclosures for the past six (6) years, except those made for treatment, payment, operations, or with your authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Request Restrictions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may request limits on how your PHI is used or disclosed. ABS is not required to agree but will discuss alternatives if we cannot comply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Request Confidential Communications<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may request that we contact you at a specific phone number, email, or mailing address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to a Paper Copy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are entitled to a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you received it electronically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electronic Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABS may use email, telehealth platforms, or other secure electronic systems to communicate PHI. By using these services, you acknowledge that while we take steps to protect your information, electronic transmission may carry some privacy risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Complaints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Privacy Officer:<\/strong> <br>Autonomous Behavior Solutions<br>1403 Lomita Blvd, Suite 304, Harbor City, CA 90710<br>Phone: (323) 792-2540 | Email: info@autbsolutions.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or with the U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):<br>www.hhs.gov\/hipaa | 1-800-368-1019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will\u00a0<strong>not retaliate<\/strong>\u00a0against you for filing a complaint or exercising any of your HIPAA rights.\u00a0<strong>Contact Information<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum Necessary Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABS will make reasonable efforts to use or disclose only the minimum necessary PHI to accomplish the intended purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End of Notice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice of Privacy Practices This notice describes how medical and mental health information about you or your child may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. 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