Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice

Introduction

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. This notice applies to all services provided by Virginia Beach ABA Therapy.

Purpose

Virginia Beach ABA Therapy respects the privacy of your personal health information. We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

Permitted Uses and Disclosures

We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: We may use and disclose your health information to coordinate your care with other health professionals, including your physician, school personnel, or other service providers involved in your child’s care.
  • Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other third parties for the services we provide.
  • Health Care Operations: We may use and disclose your health information for internal operations such as quality assessment, training, and administrative purposes.
  • Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to remind you of scheduled appointments or to inform you of treatment alternatives or other health-related services.
  • Involvement of Family Members: We may discuss your health information with family members or friends involved in your care when it is in your best interest and you have provided consent or when disclosure aligns with your wishes.

Other Uses and Disclosures

In certain situations, your family or friends may act on your behalf to pick up prescriptions, medical supplies, or protected health information when it is in your best interest. We will disclose only the health information that is directly relevant to their involvement in your care, provided that disclosure aligns with your wishes or best interest.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your health information:

  • The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information
  • The right to receive confidential communications of your health information
  • The right to inspect and copy your health information
  • The right to amend your health information
  • The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
  • The right to obtain a paper copy of this notice

Changes to This Notice

Virginia Beach ABA Therapy reserves the right to change the terms of this notice. Any changes will apply to all protected health information we maintain. You may request the most current version of this notice at any time.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact our compliance officer:

Virginia Beach ABA Therapy
Privacy Officer
900 Commonwealth Place Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 997-7228
Email: privacy@virginiabeachaba.com

Effective Date

This notice is effective as of January 1, 2025.

Legal Disclaimer – Marketing Partner Website

This website is owned and operated by a marketing partner that works in collaboration with Double Care ABA, a licensed provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services.

The purpose of this website is to provide general educational information and to help connect individuals and families with ABA therapy options offered through Double Care ABA. This site focuses on outreach and marketing within specific neighborhoods and service areas for informational and referral purposes only.

All clinical evaluations, therapy services, and patient care are provided exclusively by licensed professionals employed or contracted by Double Care ABA. This website itself does not provide medical or therapeutic services, nor does it claim to operate any treatment facility.

Any information submitted through this website (including contact forms or phone inquiries) may be shared securely with Double Care ABA for the purpose of scheduling, intake coordination, or answering service-related questions. By submitting your information, you authorize this communication.

The operators of this website make reasonable efforts to ensure that information is accurate and current but make no warranties, express or implied, regarding completeness or suitability.

For official details about programs, licensing, and clinical staff, please visit Double Care ABA main website at https://doublecareaba.com.