Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or share your PHI in the following ways:
Treatment
-To provide, coordinate, or manage your mental health care and related services.
Payment
-To bill and receive payment for services provided.
Healthcare Operations
-To support business activities such as quality improvement, training, and administrative functions.
Other Permitted or Required Uses
We may disclose your information without your authorization when required or permitted by law, including:
Risk of Harm: If there is a serious threat to your health or safety or the safety of others
Abuse or Neglect.
Reporting: As required by Georgia law
Public Health Activities: Disease prevention and reporting.
Legal Proceedings: Court orders or subpoenas
Law Enforcement Requests.
Uses Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before:
-Sharing psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
-Using your information for marketing purposes
-Disclosing information not otherwise covered in this notice.
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Our Comittment
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Regain Wellness is committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Telehealth & Electronic Communication
If you participate in telehealth services:
Sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
While safeguards are in place, electronic communication carries some risk. You are responsible for maintaining privacy on your end. By engaging in telehealth, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
Request copies of your health records.
Request Corrections; Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request Restrictions; Limit how your information is used or shared.
Confidential Communications; Request communication through specific methods (e.g., phone, email).
Accounting of Disclosures; Receive a list of certain disclosures of your information.
Receive a Copy of This Notice; You may request a paper or electronic copy at any time.
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI. Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information. Follow the terms of this notice.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Regain Wellness
or with the:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.