Notice of Privacy Practices
At A Path to Wellness, your privacy is a top priority. This notice explains how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) and how you can access this information. We are committed to protecting your privacy as required by law.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
• Access: You can ask to see or receive an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have about you.
• Amendment: If you believe your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you can request an amendment.
• Confidential Communications: You can request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at a different phone number or address).
• Restrictions: You can request restrictions on how your health information is used or shared.
• Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive a list of instances where we shared your health information.
• Copy of This Notice: You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
• Right to File a Complaint: If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How We Use Your Information
We do not pass any individual's consent to receive SMS from A Path To Wellness to any third party. We do not share phone numbers with third parties for the purpose of allowing those third parties to send SMS.
Your PHI may be used and disclosed for the following purposes:
1. Treatment: We may use your information to provide you with mental health services and coordinate your care with other providers.
2. Payment: We may use your information to bill and receive payment for services provided.
3. Healthcare Operations: We use your information to run our practice and ensure the quality of care.
4. Other Uses and Disclosures: These include public health reporting, compliance with laws, and responding to legal actions.
Our Responsibilities
• We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
• We will notify you if a breach occurs that compromises the privacy or security of your information.
• We will only use or share your information as described here unless you provide written authorization.
Terms and Conditions:
You agree to receive informational messages (appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from A Path To Wellness. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at MeganKBraun@APathToWellnessLMHC.com. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP. Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties.
Changes to This Notice
We may change this privacy policy at any time, and changes will apply to all information we have about you. The revised notice will be posted on our website, and you can request a copy at any time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
A Path to Wellness Mental Health Counseling
1930 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 12-422
Islandia, NY 11749
MeganKBraun@APathToWellnessLMHC.com
(631) 977-8388