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Notice of Privacy Practices

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    Quick Summary of This Notice

    This Notice explains how The Spine & Rehab Group may use and share your medical information and outlines your privacy rights under federal and state law.

    Please review the full Notice below for complete details.

    THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

    Our Pledge Regarding Medical Information

    The Spine & Rehab Group understands that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your medical information. This Notice applies to all records of your care created or maintained by our practice across all New York and New Jersey locations.

    We are required by law to:

    How We May Use and Disclose Medical Information About You

    The following categories describe the different ways we are permitted to use and disclose your medical information without your authorization, as allowed by law.

    For Treatment

    We may use and disclose medical information to provide you with medical treatment or services. This includes sharing information with physicians, physical therapists, technicians, diagnostic facilities, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

    For Payment

    We may use and disclose medical information so that the treatment and services you receive may be billed to and payment collected from you, an insurance company, or a third party, including medical financing providers such as CareCredit.

    For Health Care Operations

    We may use and disclose medical information for practice operations, including quality assessment, training, auditing, credentialing, licensing, accreditation, compliance activities, and business planning necessary to operate the practice and ensure quality care.

    Appointment Reminders & Care Coordination

    We may use and disclose medical information to contact you with appointment reminders, follow-ups, care coordination, or treatment schedules.

    Treatment Alternatives & Health-Related Services

    We may use and disclose medical information to inform you about treatment options, services, or care-related benefits that may be relevant to your condition. These communications are not marketing and do not involve the sale of your information.

    Telemedicine & Electronic Communications

    We may use and disclose PHI in connection with telemedicine services, virtual consultations, electronic health records, patient portals, and electronic communications when permitted by law. While we use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect electronic information, all electronic communications involve some level of risk. Telemedicine may not be appropriate for all conditions and may require in-person evaluation.

    Special Situations

    We may disclose medical information without your authorization in the following circumstances, as permitted or required by law:

    Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

    Other uses and disclosures of your medical information not covered by this Notice or applicable law will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent we have already relied on it.

    Sale of Medical Information

    We do not sell your protected health information.

    Fundraising Communications

    We do not use your medical information for fundraising purposes.

    Breach Notification

    You have the right to be notified if a breach of your unsecured protected health information occurs, as required by law.

    Your Rights Regarding Medical Information

    You have the following rights regarding the medical information we maintain about you:

    Right to Inspect and Copy

    You may inspect and obtain a copy of medical information used to make decisions about your care, subject to certain limitations.

    Right to Amend

    You may request an amendment if you believe information is incorrect or incomplete.

    Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

    You may request a list of certain disclosures made for purposes other than treatment, payment, and health care operations.

    Right to Request Restrictions

    You may request restrictions on how your medical information is used or disclosed. We are not required to agree to restrictions unless required by law.

    Right to Request Confidential Communications

    You may request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location (for example, by phone only or at an alternate address).

    Right to a Paper Copy

    You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

    Accessibility, Nondiscrimination & Language Assistance

    We comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

    We provide:

    If you need these services, please contact our office using the information below.

    Changes to This Notice

    We reserve the right to change this Notice and to make the revised Notice effective for medical information we already have, as well as any information we receive in the future. The current Notice will be available upon request and on our website.

    Complaints

    If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

    You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.

    To download a full, printable copy of our HIPAA policies and medical records fee schedule, please click here.

    Contact Information

    To exercise your rights, request information, or file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Officer:

    The Spine & Rehab Group
    140 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
    Email: info@thespineandrehabgroup.com
    Phone: (201)393-2363

    Page Updated on Jan 16, 2026 by Dr. Hosny (Interventional Spine Specialist) of The Spine & Rehab Group Dr. Amr Hosny

    Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.

    Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.

    More About Dr. Hosny

    The Spine & Rehab Group
    140 NJ-17,
    Paramus, NJ 07652
    (212) 242-8160

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