Notice Of Privacy Practices
Applied Physiologics – Physical Therapy Services
Effective Date: 04/03/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION.
Please review it carefully.
1. Who This Notice Applies To
This Notice applies only to clinical physical therapy services provided by Applied Physiologics.
It does not apply to:
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Non-clinical performance training services
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General website use
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Informational or educational content
2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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Follow the terms of this Notice
PHI includes information about your health, treatment, and payment for services that can identify you.
3. How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
A. Treatment
We may use your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Examples:
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Developing treatment plans
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Communicating with you about your condition
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Consulting with other healthcare providers (with your consent when required)
B. Payment
We may use your PHI to:
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Process payments
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Provide invoices or receipts
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Verify coverage (if applicable)
C. Healthcare Operations
We may use your PHI to:
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Improve services
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Maintain records
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Conduct administrative activities
D. Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
E. Public Health and Safety
We may disclose PHI when necessary to:
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Prevent serious threats to health or safety
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Report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence (as required by law)
F. With Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization for uses or disclosures not covered above.
You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.
4. Telehealth and Communication
Physical therapy services may be delivered via telehealth.
You acknowledge that:
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Electronic communication carries some inherent privacy risks
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We take reasonable steps to use secure platforms when appropriate
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You may request alternative communication methods when available
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
A. Right to Access
You may request copies of your records.
B. Right to Amend
You may request corrections to your information if you believe it is inaccurate.
C. Right to Restrict
You may request limits on how your PHI is used or disclosed.
We may not be required to agree to all requests.
D. Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., email vs phone).
E. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.
F. Right to a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.
6. Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
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Maintain appropriate safeguards for your PHI
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Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI
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Follow the practices described in this Notice
7. Complaints
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.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
8. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice.
Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns:
Applied Physiologics
Email: michael@appliedphysiologics.com
Website: appliedphysiologics.com
