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Notice of Privacy Practices Arizona Foundational Medicine, LLC “Real Primary Care Again” Effective Date: 2/28/2026. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully. Arizona Foundational Medicine is required by federal law (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — HIPAA) to protect the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”) and to provide you with this Notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices. Protected health information includes information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health, healthcare services, or payment for healthcare services. How We May Use and Disclose Your Information We may use and disclose your medical information without your written authorization for the following purposes:1. Treatment We may use and share your medical information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare. Examples include:• discussing your condition with a specialist• ordering laboratory testing or imaging• sending prescriptions to a pharmacy• reviewing prior medical records2. Payment Although Arizona Foundational Medicine generally operates on a membership model and does not bill insurance for covered services, we may disclose information when necessary for payment-related purposes, such as:• providing documentation to you for reimbursement• processing outside services you request3. Healthcare Operations We may use your information to operate our practice and improve care. Examples include:• quality improvement activities• staff training• reviewing treatment outcomes• appointment scheduling and reminders4. Appointment Reminders and Care Communication We may contact you by phone, voicemail, text message, secure portal, or email for:• appointment reminders• test results• care coordination• follow-up instructions You may request restrictions on communication methods. Other Permitted or Required Uses We may disclose your information without authorization when required or permitted by law, including:• Public health reporting (communicable diseases, vaccinations)• Reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence• Health oversight activities (licensing boards, audits)• Judicial or administrative proceedings (court orders or subpoenas)• Law enforcement requests when legally required• Coroners or medical examiners• To avert a serious threat to health or safetyUses Requiring Your Written Authorization We will obtain your written permission before:• releasing psychotherapy notes (if applicable)• using your information for marketing not related to your care• selling your medical information You may revoke authorization at any time in writing. Your Rights Regarding Your Medical Information You have the right to:1. Access Your Records You may inspect or obtain a copy of your medical record, usually within 30 days.2. Request an Amendment If you believe your information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.3. Request Confidential Communications You may request we contact you in a specific way (for example, only by phone or only by email).4. Request Restrictions You may request limits on certain uses or disclosures. We will consider all requests but are not required to agree in every case.5. Receive an Accounting of Disclosures You may request a list of certain disclosures we made outside treatment, payment, and operations.6. Receive a Paper Copy You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time. Our Responsibilities Arizona Foundational Medicine is required to:• Maintain the privacy of your medical information• Provide you with this Notice• Follow the terms currently in effect• Notify you if a breach of your unsecured protected health information occurs. We reserve the right to change this Notice and will update it on our website and in the office. Complaints If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with: Arizona Foundational Medicine Privacy Officer Email: Arizonafoundationalmedicine@gmail.com. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 202011-877-696-6775You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint. Contact Information If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, contact: Arizona Foundational Medicine, LLC. Website: arizonafoundationalmedicine.com

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