Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

FACT is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), your rights regarding this information, and our legal responsibilities.

Our Legal Duty

FACT is required by federal and state law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
  • Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

FACT may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services.

Example: Therapists, clinicians, and other treatment professionals involved in your care may review or share information necessary for treatment planning and coordination.

Payment

We may use and disclose your information to bill and receive payment for services provided.

Example: We may share necessary information with insurance companies, Medicaid, or other payors to obtain reimbursement for services.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your health information to support operational activities such as:

  • Quality assessment
  • Staff training and supervision
  • Licensing and accreditation
  • Program evaluation
  • Administrative functions

Other Uses and Disclosures

FACT may also disclose your health information under certain circumstances allowed by law.

Public Health and Safety

We may disclose information when necessary to:

  • Prevent serious threats to health or safety
  • Report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
  • Report communicable diseases
  • Comply with public health reporting requirements

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, including:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Law enforcement investigations
  • Government oversight activities
  • Compliance audits

Business Associates

FACT may share information with trusted partners who help operate our services (such as billing services or technology providers). These partners are required by law to protect your information through HIPAA-compliant agreements.

Individuals Involved in Your Care

With your permission, we may share relevant information with family members or others involved in your care.

Research

Under limited circumstances, information may be used for approved research purposes while protecting patient privacy.

Uses That Require Your Authorization

FACT will obtain your written authorization before using or sharing your information for:

  • Marketing purposes
  • Release of psychotherapy notes (when required by law)
  • Other uses not described in this Notice

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your Protected Health Information.

Right to Inspect and Copy

You have the right to review and obtain a copy of your health records, with limited exceptions.

Right to Request Amendments

If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how we use or disclose your information. While we will consider your request, we may not always be able to agree to it.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that we contact you in a specific way (for example, by phone, email, or mail to a specific address).

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made by FACT.

Right to a Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with FACT or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Filing a complaint will not affect the services you receive.

To file a complaint with FACT, contact:

FACT
Focus On All Child Therapies
dba Family, Adult & Child Therapies

1880 Century Park East #614
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Phone: 310-475-9620

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

Changes to This Notice

FACT reserves the right to update this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any revised notice will apply to all information maintained by FACT and will be available on our website and upon request.