Notice of Privacy Practices

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

(HIPAA — Private Speech-Language Pathology Practice)

Effective Date: 01/08/2026]

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

North and Nest LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your PHI
Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
Follow the terms of this notice

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes without your written authorization:

Treatment:
Providing, coordinating, or managing speech-language pathology services.

Payment:
Billing, payment processing, and related activities.

Healthcare Operations:
Quality assurance, record review, and practice management.

We may also disclose PHI:

As required by law
To prevent a serious threat to health or safety
With your written authorization

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your records
Request corrections to your records
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Request confidential communications
Receive a paper copy of this notice
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Our Responsibilities

We are required to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.

Complaints

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

North and Nest, LLC
melissa@northandnestmn.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not result in retaliation.

Contact Information