Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 9/22/25
Eastern Psychiatric, LLC
This Notice describes how your medical and mental health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities
- We are required by law (HIPAA) to keep your protected health information (PHI) private.
- We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
- We will not use or share your information other than as described in this Notice unless you give written permission.
How We May Use and Share Your Information
We typically use your health information in the following ways:
- For Treatment
- To provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
- Example: Sharing relevant information with your therapist, psychiatrist, or other providers involved in your care.
- For Payment
- To bill and receive payment for services.
- Example: Submitting information to your health plan for reimbursement (if applicable).
- For Health Care Operations
- To improve our services, train staff, and run the practice effectively.
- Example: Reviewing records to ensure quality care is provided.
Other Ways We May Use or Share Information
We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways — usually in ways that help protect public health and safety or as required by law. For example:
- With your written authorization – for purposes such as coordinating with family members, attorneys, schools, or outside providers not directly involved in your care.
- When required by law – including subpoenas, court orders, or reporting laws.
- To prevent serious threats to health or safety – if you pose a danger to yourself or others.
- Public health and safety issues – reporting child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence when required.
- Complying with oversight agencies – such as licensing boards, audits, or investigations.
Other uses and disclosures not described in this Notice will only be made with your written permission, and you may revoke that permission at any time.
Your Rights
As our patient, you have the right to:
- Access Your Record – Request to see or get a copy of your medical record.
- Request an Amendment – Ask us to correct or add to your record if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request Confidential Communications – Ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail, not by phone).
- Limit What We Share – Request restrictions on what information we share, although we may not always be able to agree if it affects your care.
- Get a List of Disclosures – Ask for a list of when we’ve shared your health information, excluding treatment, payment, and operations.
- Receive a Paper Copy – You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
- File a Complaint – If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Filing a complaint will not affect your care in any way.
Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Notice, please contact:
Eastern Psychiatric, LLC
1930 E. Marlton Pike, Building D, Suite D-19
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: 856-830-5413
Email: DrStrauss@alexstraussmd.com
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Phone: 1-877-696-6775
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints
