SMS Privacy Policy

At Cedar Psychiatric Associates, we value your privacy and make every effort to respect your wishes and personal information. In line with this commitment, we have established the following policy for the use of SMS communication. Please read it carefully to understand how we collect, use, and manage your phone numbers.

COLLECTION OF PHONE NUMBERS

We collect your phone number only when voluntarily provided via our Request An Appointment Form.  This is for the purpose of Appointment Reminders only.  Please see the following example:

“Hi (Client Name),

You have an upcoming appointment with Cedar Psychiatric Associates on (appointment day/time). If your appt is via telehealth, the link is https://sessions.psychologytoday.com/dr-danielle-norris
To cancel or make changes please do so in your client portal.  Or you can call the office at 541-731-4600. If you wish to stop receiving text message appointment reminders, please text back “STOP” or call our office and ask for removal. “

As stated in the above example, there are two ways to opt out of text message reminders after voluntary sign up.

USE OF PHONE NUMBERS FOR SMS 

Your phone numbers are used for appointment reminders only and are not sold or shared outside of this organization to any third parties. 

OPTING OUT OF TEXT MESSAGES

If at any time you wish to stop receiving SMS from us, you can opt out by

-Texting “STOP” to opt-out 

-Calling our office at 541-731-4600

Opt outs take effect immediately upon receipt of the request.

PRIVACY OF PHONE NUMBERS

Once you have opted out, we will not send you any more SMS messages, nor will we sell or transfer your phone number to another party. Additionally if you are not accepted as a client into this practice, we automatically delete all of your personal information from our servers, including your telephone number and you will receive no further communication from us.

ACCESS TO SERVICES

You do not need to sign up for SMS Messages to receive access to our services. 

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat your information by placing a prominent notice on our site as well as directly contact you through your client portal, telephone message, and email.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to contact us at 541-731-4600.

Please check the New Clients page.  If I am accepting new clients it is listed there.

Yes. Currently accepted insurances include; Aetna, Cigna/EverNorth, Optum/UHC, Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Regence, MODA, Pacific Source Commercial/Medicaid, Trillium Medicaid, Providence.  Also accepted is straight Medicare and the following Medicare CCO's - Pacific Source, Regence BC/BS,  Providence. As insurance acceptance can change, it is best to contact the office via email at admin@cedarpsych.hush.com if you have questions about your specific insurance 

I also accept cash pay clients.  Initial Evaluation $500; Medication Management Follow up $300.  Cash pay clients who prepay for their session anytime before the session start are offered a prepay discount of Initial Evaluation $350, Medication Management Follow up $150.

Clients who cash pay can be provided with an invoice (superbill) to provide to their insurance for possible reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company to determine what, if any, reimbursement you will receive.

I treat most psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and behavioral disturbances. 

Please note:  Controlled substances are prescribed on a limited basis.  Potential adult clients with an existing ADHD diagnosis will need to provide a copy of a neuropsychological assessment validating this diagnosis.  Parents of minor clients will need to provide either a copy of a neuropsychological assessment, or an assessment completed by a school psychologist validating this diagnosis prior to any stimulant start or continuation.  I do not prescribe benzodiazepines or hypnotic medications to be taken on a daily basis.  Examples of these would be: Xanax, Clonazepam, Ambien.

If you have any doubt if your disorder would be treated, a certain medication prescribed, or need a list of neuropsychologists, please contact the office via secure encrypted email at admin@cedarpsych.hush.com.

Please send communications to either the secure encrypted email address or fax number located on our home page.  Due to staffing issues, phone calls are not returned. All communication must be by email or fax.

Also, at this time I do not accept direct referrals from agencies.  And do not maintain a wait list. Please encourage your clients to keep checking the New Clients tab on this website as this is the first place I will announce any availability.  

There are several ways to request your records.  

• Your client portal is kept open for one year.  You can send a message through your portal.

• Send a message to our secure email admin@cedarpsych.hush.com

• Your new provider can fax a request to 351-207-4622

We will need a completed release of information form to send your records.  If your new provider already had you fill one out please have them forward it via email or fax.  If there is no release yet completed, an electronic release of information form will be sent to you via secure email to complete. Please allow 10 - 14 business days for transfer of records.