Does Valant Provide a Notice of Privacy Practices?
By NPP Generator Research Team · Published Apr 24, 2026 · Last reviewed Apr 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Key Takeaways
- ✓ Valant does not produce a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for your practice
- ✓ Valant does sign a BAA — a vendor contract, not a patient-facing HIPAA notice
- ✓ Valant targets larger behavioral health organizations and group practices with outcomes-tracking features
- ✓ Behavioral health practices must include psychotherapy-notes language in their NPP
- ✓ Organizations with SUD treatment programs need 42 CFR Part 2 integrated NPP language since February 2026
Valant is a behavioral health EHR built for psychiatrists, therapists, and larger behavioral health organizations that need outcomes tracking, measurement-based care tools, and group practice management. It is part of the Therapy Brands portfolio. Like all EHR platforms, Valant provides HIPAA-compliant infrastructure but does not produce the patient-facing Notice of Privacy Practices that covered entities are required to maintain.
What Valant Provides
- Business Associate Agreement. Valant executes a BAA with covered entity practices.
- Behavioral health EHR. Psychiatric assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, e-prescribing, and outcomes measurement tools in a HIPAA-compliant environment.
- Patient portal and intake forms. Digital intake delivery with electronic signature — but practices must supply the NPP content.
- Group practice management. Multi-provider scheduling, billing, and reporting.
Behavioral Health NPP Requirements
Behavioral health practices have NPP requirements beyond the standard HIPAA baseline:
- Psychotherapy notes disclosure. The NPP must explain that psychotherapy notes are segregated from the medical record and require separate written authorization for most disclosures.
- Part 2 SUD integration. If your organization operates a federally-assisted SUD treatment program, your NPP must include combined HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2 language under the HHS February 2026 model. This requirement took effect February 16, 2026.
- State law overlays. California, New York, and other states impose stricter protections for mental health and SUD records that may require supplemental NPP language. See states with stricter NPP requirements.
What You Still Need if You Use Valant
- A compliant NPP with psychotherapy-notes language, aligned to the HHS February 2026 model
- Part 2 SUD language if your organization provides federally-assisted SUD treatment
- Public website posting of the NPP
- Physical location posting at each service site
- An acknowledgment process for new patients via Valant's intake system
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Valant provide a Notice of Privacy Practices?▼
No. Valant provides a BAA and a behavioral health EHR but does not produce a Notice of Privacy Practices. The NPP is a covered-entity obligation under 45 CFR § 164.520.
Does Valant sign a BAA?▼
Yes. Valant executes a Business Associate Agreement with covered entity practices. The BAA governs Valant's handling of PHI — it does not satisfy the NPP requirement.
Do behavioral health organizations with SUD programs need Part 2 language in their NPP?▼
Yes, if the organization is a federally-assisted Part 2 program. Since February 16, 2026, the HHS model integrates 42 CFR Part 2 SUD protections into the HIPAA NPP. See Part 2 SUD language in your NPP.
Is Valant part of Therapy Brands?▼
Yes. Valant was acquired by Therapy Brands, which also owns TheraNest, ICANotes, and other behavioral health software platforms. Each platform maintains separate BAA relationships with its customers.
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