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Privacy Policy — HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

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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.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)

  • Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

  • Abide by the terms of the notice currently in effect

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your health records

  • Request corrections to your health information

  • Request confidential communications

  • Request a restriction on certain uses and disclosures

  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

  1. Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.

  2. Payment: To obtain reimbursement from your insurance or other sources.

  3. Healthcare Operations: For practice management, quality assessment, and staff training.

  4. Appointment Reminders & Follow-Up: We may contact you via phone, text, voicemail, or email unless you request otherwise.

  5. As Required by Law: We may disclose your PHI if required to do so by federal, state, or local law.

  6. Public Health & Safety: To prevent or control disease, report abuse or neglect, or avert a serious threat to health or safety.

We will not use or disclose your information for marketing purposes, sell your information, or share psychotherapy notes without your written authorization.

Your Choices

You can tell us how you want your information to be used for:

  • Family members involved in your care

  • Disaster relief situations

  • Appointment communications

Confidentiality and Safeguards

We use secure electronic systems and follow HIPAA standards to safeguard your personal health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

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