Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Mental Health, Family Practice, and Weight Loss Business: HIPAA Compliance
Effective Date: 6/02/2024
Thank you for choosing Wellness Care Pllc for your mental health, family practice, and weight loss needs. At Wellness Care Pllc, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other relevant privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect:
- We collect various types of information, including but not limited to:
- Personal information (name, address, contact details)
- Health information (medical history, treatment plans, medications)
- Financial information (billing and payment details)
- Other information relevant to your care and services.
2. Use of Your Information:
- We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing quality mental health, family practice, and weight loss services
- Treatment coordination and communication with other healthcare providers
- Billing and insurance purposes
- Internal record-keeping and quality improvement efforts
3. HIPAA Compliance:
- As a healthcare provider, we strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations, ensuring the following:
- Implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information
- Limited access to your information only to those involved in your care or necessary for business operations
- Notification to you in the event of a breach of your unsecured health information
4. Sharing and Disclosure:
- We may disclose your information:
- With your explicit consent
- For treatment coordination with other healthcare providers
- For billing and insurance purposes
- As required by law or legal proceedings
5. Your Rights:
- You have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your health information
- Request corrections to your health information
- Receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information
6. Security Measures:
- We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. **7. Updates to the Privacy Policy:** We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our
7. Updates to the Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.
8. Contact Information
- If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at (425) 206-2612.
- By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We appreciate the trust you place in Wellness Care Pllc, and we are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your information.
