Key points include:

Responsibilities: The practice is required to protect patient privacy, provide this notice, notify patients of breaches, and follow the outlined practices.
Uses and Disclosures: The document details when PHI may be used or disclosed without patient authorization for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, legal requirements, public health and safety, and other specified situations. It also lists uses and disclosures that require patient authorization, such as for marketing or sale of information.
Patient Rights: Patients have the right to request restrictions on PHI use, request alternative communication methods, access or receive copies of their PHI, request amendments to their PHI, seek an accounting of disclosures, receive a copy of the notice, and file a complaint.
Communication Platforms: The document mentions using email, phone calls, or text messages for appointment reminders and other communications, and accessing PHI through online tools like a patient portal. It also notes the security risks of communicating via unencrypted email or text.
Changes and Complaints: The notice may be modified, and updated versions will be posted on the website. Patients can direct questions or complaints to the office.

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