HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES 

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. 

Effective January 2024. 

Tranquility Through Therapy Counseling services are confidential. We will not disclose anything about you outside of the counseling treatment without your explicit consent, except in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with state and federal laws and the ethics of the counseling profession.

“Use and disclosure of protected health information for the purposes of providing services. Providing treatment services, collecting payment and conducting healthcare operations are necessary activities for quality care. State and federal laws allow us to use and disclose your health information for these purposes.” 

TREATMENT Use and disclose health information to: 

• Provide, manage or coordinate care 

• Consultants 

• Referral sources 

PAYMENT Use and disclose health information to:

• Verify insurance and coverage 

• Process claims and collect fees 

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS Use and disclose health information for: 

• Review of treatment procedures 

• Review of business activities 

• Certification 

• Staff training 

• Compliance and licensing activities 

OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT

• Mandated reporting 

• Emergencies

• Criminal damage

• Appointment scheduling 

• Treatment alternatives 

 CLIENT RIGHTS: 

As a client of Tranquility Through Therapy you are entitled to the following RIGHTS: 

· Right to request where we contact you.

· Right to release your medical records.

· Right to revoke release of file in writing.

· Right to inspect and copy your medical billing records.

· Right to inspect and copy records.

· Right to add information or amend your medical records.

· Right to Accounting of disclosures. 

· Right to file a complaint.  

Site Disclaimer:

Please note, any use of this website is at your own risk, and our practice will not be responsible for the consequences of your decision to utilize the information contained in this website. Any medical information shared on this website is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your physician prior to starting a new treatment or with any questions.