Notice of Privacy Practices.
Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.
This notice explains how your medical information may be used and shared and how you can get access to it. Please read it carefully.
At White Hall Health and Wellness LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your health information as required by federal and state law, including HIPAA.
Your Rights
You have important rights regarding your health information.
You Have the Right To:
Get a Copy of Your Medical Record
You may ask for a paper or electronic copy of your medical record and other health information we keep about you.
- We usually provide this within 30 days.
- A reasonable fee may apply for copies.
Ask Us to Correct Your Record
If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.
- We may deny the request in certain situations.
- If we deny your request, we will explain why in writing.
Request Confidential Communication
You may ask us to contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
Examples:
- Calling only your cell phone
- Mailing information to a different address
We will honor all reasonable requests.
Ask Us to Limit What We Share
You may ask us not to share certain health information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- We are not always required to agree.
- If you pay for services out of pocket in full, you can request that we not share that information with your health insurance company.
Get a List of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain times we shared your health information during the past six years.
This list will not include routine disclosures used for:
- Treatment
- Payment
- Healthcare operations
- Disclosures you approved
Get a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.
Choose Someone to Act for You
If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person may exercise your rights and make decisions regarding your health information.
File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Your Choices
In certain situations, you can tell us how you would like us to share your information.
You Can Choose Whether We:
- Share information with family members, close friends, or others involved in your care
- Share information during disaster relief efforts
- Contact you for fundraising efforts
If you are unable to tell us your preference, we may share information if we believe it is in your best interest or necessary to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
We Will Never:
- Sell your health information
- Use your information for marketing without your written permission
- Share psychotherapy notes unless allowed or required by law
How We Use and Share Your Information
We may use and share your health information in the following ways:
For Your Treatment
We may share information with doctors, therapists, pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals, or other healthcare providers involved in your care.
For Payment
We may use and share information to bill and receive payment from health plans or other payers.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use your information to:
- Improve quality of care
- Manage our practice
- Train staff
- Contact you regarding appointments or treatment
As Required by Law
We may share information when required by federal or state law.
Public Health and Safety
We may share information to:
- Prevent disease
- Report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
- Report medication reactions
- Help with recalls
- Prevent serious threats to health or safety
Research
We may use or share information for approved health research when permitted by law.
Law Enforcement and Government Requests
We may share information for:
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Certain law enforcement purposes
- Military or national security activities
Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors
We may share information after death with coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors as permitted by law.
Substance Use Disorder Records
If we maintain substance use disorder treatment records protected under federal law (42 CFR Part 2), we will not share those records for investigations or legal proceedings against you unless:
- You give written permission, or
- A court order and subpoena require disclosure.
Our Responsibilities
White Hall Health and Wellness LLC is required by law to:
- Protect the privacy and security of your health information
- Provide you with this notice
- Follow the practices described in this notice
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
We will not use or share your information in ways not described in this notice unless you give us written permission.
You may revoke your permission at any time in writing.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain.
The updated notice will be available:
- At our office
- Upon request
- On our website, if applicable
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Aramind Health and Wellness, LLC
Phone: 443-218-8636
Email: Info@aramindhealth.com
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office for Civil Rights