HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
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.
Your Health Information is Protected: We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to PHI, and to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and related services. This includes sharing information with other providers involved in your care.
Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services provided to you. This includes billing insurance companies and collection activities.
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your PHI for healthcare operations, such as quality improvement activities, training, and administrative purposes.
Special Protections for Mental Health Information
Mental health information, including psychotherapy notes, receives additional protection under federal and state law. We will not disclose psychotherapy notes without your specific written authorization, except in limited circumstances permitted by law (such as to defend ourselves in legal proceedings).
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
Right to Access
You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI.
Right to Amend
You may request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect.
Right to Restrict
You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you by alternative means or at alternative locations.
Right to Accounting
You may request an accounting of disclosures of your PHI that we have made.
Right to Paper Copy
You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise any of your rights, contact our Privacy Officer:
You may also file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.