NOTICE OF HIPAA

CHAND Medical, PC D/B/A Ascent Wellness

State of New York

Effective Date: Aug 1, 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION, AND YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

CHAND Medical, P.C. d/b/a Ascent Wellness (“Ascent Wellness,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”). This Notice describes our legal duties, our privacy practices, and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and applicable New York State law.

Medical services are provided through CHAND Medical, P.C. d/b/a Ascent Wellness by licensed healthcare providers, including Carol Smith and Alina Hasan, who practice under the medical oversight of 1977 MESK PLLC. 1977 MESK PLLC provides clinical oversight services.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your Protected Health Information without your written authorization for the following purposes:

Treatment

To provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare, including communication among healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Payment

To obtain payment for healthcare services provided to you, including billing, payment processing, and related collection activities.

Healthcare Operations

To support activities necessary to operate our medical practice, including:

• Quality assessment and improvement
• Medical review
• Credentialing and licensing
• Staff education and training
• Compliance and auditing
• Business planning and administration

As Required by Law

When disclosure is required by federal, New York State, or local law.

Public Health and Safety

To report information required by law, assist public health authorities, report abuse or neglect, or prevent a serious threat to health or safety, as permitted by law.

Business Associates

We may share your Protected Health Information with trusted vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf. These organizations are required by law and written agreements to appropriately safeguard your information.

Other Uses and Disclosures

Any other use or disclosure of your Protected Health Information will only occur with your written authorization unless otherwise permitted or required by law.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

• Inspect and obtain a copy of your medical records.
• Request an amendment to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your Protected Health Information.
• Request confidential communications by alternative means or at alternative locations.
• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your Protected Health Information.
• Receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice.
• Revoke a previously provided authorization, except where action has already been taken in reliance upon it.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information.
• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
• Abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
• Notify you following a breach of unsecured Protected Health Information when required by law.
• Maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.

Electronic Communications

If you choose to communicate with us through our website, patient portal, email, or other electronic means, we implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the revised Notice on our website. The updated Notice will apply to all Protected Health Information maintained by our practice.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us:

CHAND Medical, P.C. d/b/a Ascent Wellness
60 Queens St., Syosset, NY 11791

Phone: (516) 744-2778

Email: concierge@ascentwellness.com

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect the quality of care you receive, and you will not be retaliated against for exercising your rights.