Notice of Privacy Practices

This Notice explains how your health information may be used or disclosed and how you may access that information. Please read it carefully.

At Diagnostic Support Services (DS2), protecting the confidentiality and security of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) is important to us. In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), we are legally required to maintain the privacy of your PHI and provide you with this Notice explaining our legal responsibilities and privacy practices.

PHI includes information we create or receive related to your medical condition, health care services, testing, or payment for those services. DS2 is committed to safeguarding your information and implementing reasonable measures to protect it as required under applicable law.

Our Responsibilities

DS2 is required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the confidentiality or security of your information.
• Use or disclose your PHI only as permitted or required by law, unless you provide written authorization for other uses.
• Follow the terms outlined in this Notice currently in effect.
• Provide you with a copy of this Notice upon request.

You may change your authorization preferences at any time by submitting a written request.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and share your PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without obtaining additional written authorization from you, unless otherwise restricted by law.

Treatment Purposes

We may use your PHI to support your medical care and communicate with healthcare professionals involved in your treatment. Examples include:

• Sharing laboratory or diagnostic test results with your physician or healthcare provider.
• Coordinating care with hospitals, clinics, or other medical facilities.
• Contacting you regarding appointments, services, or health-related information that may be relevant to your care.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your PHI for internal business and operational activities, including:

• Quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Staff training and credentialing.
• Licensing and accreditation activities.
• Compliance monitoring and administrative management.

Uses and Disclosures Without Written Authorization

Federal law allows DS2 to use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization in specific situations, including treatment coordination, legal compliance, public health reporting, judicial proceedings, law enforcement requests, approved research activities, workers' compensation claims, and other uses permitted by law.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have important rights regarding your PHI, including:

• The right to access and obtain copies of your records.
• The right to request amendments to inaccurate information.
• The right to request an accounting of disclosures.
• The right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
• The right to request confidential communications.

Changes to This Notice

DS2 reserves the right to revise this Notice and update our privacy practices at any time, as permitted by law. Updated versions will apply to all PHI maintained by us and will be posted on our website.

Complaints and Questions

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with DS2 or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or result in retaliation.

Diagnostic Support Services
Attn: HIPAA Privacy Officer
Phone: 1-877-226-3424