Notice of Privacy Practices THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. 1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy Our practice is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI). In the course of your care, we create records regarding you and the services we provide. We are required by law to: Maintain the confidentiality of your health information. Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices. Follow the terms of the notice that is currently in effect. 2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Information We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes: For Treatment: We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your massage therapy and related services. For example, we may consult with your chiropractor or physician with your written consent. For Payment: We may use and disclose your information so that the services you receive may be billed and payment collected from you, an insurance company, or a third party. For Healthcare Operations: We may use your information to run our practice and ensure you receive the highest quality care (e.g., internal audits or appointment reminders via text/email). As Required by Law: We will disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law (e.g., reporting suspected abuse or responding to a court order). 3. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI You have the following rights regarding the health information we maintain about you: Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your health records. Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request a restriction on how we use or disclose your PHI. We are not required to agree to your request, but if we do, we will comply unless the information is needed for emergency treatment. Right to Amend: If you feel the health information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations. 4. Complaints If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.