HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: March 2026

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. SC Professional Services LLC d/b/a Hope Addiction Medicine is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to abide by the terms of this Notice.

42 CFR Part 2 — Substance Use Treatment Confidentiality

Records of patients receiving substance use disorder treatment are protected by federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2). These records may not be disclosed without written patient consent except in specific circumstances defined by law, including medical emergencies, qualified audits, and court orders that meet specific legal criteria. This protection applies in addition to HIPAA protections and provides a higher level of confidentiality for substance use treatment records.

Uses and Disclosures

We may use and disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations as permitted under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. We will not use or disclose your PHI for other purposes without your written authorization, except as required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, to receive confidential communications, to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI, to request amendments, and to receive an accounting of disclosures.

Contact

For questions about this notice or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Officer at (843) 737-0312 or [email protected].