HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION.

Please review it carefully.

Healing Minds Trio LLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Notice explains how your information may be used, disclosed, and safeguarded in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We understand that information related to your mental health and healthcare is personal and sensitive. We are legally required to:

● maintain the privacy of your protected health information
● provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
● follow the terms outlined in this notice
● notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your
information

How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

Your protected health information may be used for purposes related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Treatment

We may use or share information:

● to coordinate your care
● consult with other healthcare professionals when clinically appropriate
● provide referrals or treatment recommendations

Payment

We may use or disclose information:

● to bill insurance companies
● verify benefits and eligibility
● process claims and payments
● collect outstanding balances

Healthcare Operations

We may use information:

● for quality improvement
● staff supervision and consultation
● compliance activities
● administrative and business operations

Situations Where Disclosure May Be Required by Law

We may disclose information without your authorization when required by law, including:

  • suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult
  • serious threat of harm to yourself or others
  • court orders or legal proceedings
  • certain law enforcement requests
  • public health or safety concerns

Only the minimum necessary information will be disclosed when legally required.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

Access Your Records

You may request access to or copies of your health records, subject to applicable legal limitations.

Request Corrections

You may request amendments to your records if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how your information is used or shared. While we will consider requests carefully, we may not always be legally required to agree.

Confidential Communication

You may request that we contact you using specific methods or locations to protect your privacy.

Obtain an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures made outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Receive a Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.

Electronic Communication & Telehealth

While Healing Minds Trio LLC uses HIPAA-compliant systems whenever possible, electronic communication may carry some level of risk.

Email & Text Messaging

Email and SMS communication may be used for:

  • appointment reminders
  • scheduling matters
  • administrative communication

Please avoid sending sensitive clinical information through unsecured electronic communication methods.

Telehealth Services

Telehealth sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms whenever possible. Clients are responsible for ensuring they attend sessions from a private and secure environment.

Social Media Policy

To protect client confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries:

  • clinicians do not accept personal friend or follow requests from current clients
  • clinical communication through social media platforms is not permitted
  • engagement on public social media platforms may compromise confidentiality

Minors

When treating minors, parents or legal guardians may have rights to access treatment information as permitted under applicable law. Clinicians will also work to preserve the therapeutic trust and privacy of minor clients whenever clinically appropriate.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.

You may contact:

Healing Minds Trio LLC

info@healingmindstrio.com

(732) 540-6836

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services OCR Complaint Portal

Changes to This Notice

Healing Minds Trio LLC reserves the right to update this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Updated versions may be posted on the website and/or provided through the client portal.

Contact Information

Healing Minds Trio LLC

Email:  info@healingmindstrio.com
Phone: (732) 540-6836
Website: healingmindstrio.com