Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
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Your Privacy Matters
At Peter Bourque NP, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your protected health information (PHI). We understand that your health information is personal, and we take our responsibility to safeguard it seriously.
This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your protected health information may be used and disclosed to support your care, process payment, comply with legal requirements, and carry out healthcare operations. It also explains your rights regarding your health information and our legal responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable federal and state privacy laws.
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Certain records relating to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment may receive additional federal confidentiality protections under 42 C.F.R. Part 2, which establishes stricter privacy standards for qualifying SUD patient records than HIPAA alone. These additional protections apply only when required by federal law.
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This Notice Explains
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How we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI).
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Your rights regarding access to, amendment of, and restrictions on your health information.
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Our legal responsibilities to safeguard your privacy.
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How to contact us if you have questions or concerns about your privacy rights.
We encourage you to read this Notice carefully. If you have any questions, our office is happy to assist you.
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Helpful Resources
For additional information about your privacy rights, you may visit the following official government resources:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (42 C.F.R. Part 2)
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HHS Overview:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/part-2/ -
Official Federal Regulation (eCFR):
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-2
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, HOW YOU MAY ACCESS YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION, AND YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THAT INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
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