Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective date: 11/23/2023
Your privacy is important.
Head and Heart Nutrition is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This Notice may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Records: Request a copy of your health records.
- Request Corrections: Ask for corrections to your records if you believe they are incorrect or incomplete.
- Confidential Communications: Request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., via email or phone).
- Restrict Uses of Information: Request limitations on how your information is used or disclosed.
- Obtain a List of Disclosures: Receive an accounting of when and why your health information was shared.
- Receive a Copy of This Notice: You can request a paper or digital copy of this Notice at any time.
How and Why We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Below is a list of ways we may use or share you information. Head and Heart Nutrition will never sell or use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent.
Treatment: To provide you with healthcare services and coordinate care with other providers.
Payment: To process insurance claims or billing for services provided.
Healthcare Operations: To improve services, conduct quality assessments, and comply with regulations.
Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or prevent serious threats to health and safety.
Our Responsibilites
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
- Inform you if a breach occurs that compromises your health information.
- Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this Notice.
- Provide you with a copy of this Notice upon request.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us at the contact information above or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at www.hhs.gov/hipaa. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
