Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
At www.therapyr.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. As a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we adhere to all applicable HIPAA regulations and Texas state laws concerning the confidentiality and protection of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
Our Commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality:
Collecting PHI: We collect and maintain PHI from our clients for the purpose of providing therapy services, treatment planning, and related administrative activities. This information is gathered through secure channels, ensuring confidentiality.
Using and Disclosing PHI: We use and disclose PHI only as permitted or required by law, and with your explicit consent. PHI may be shared with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment or for billing and insurance purposes.
Security Measures: We employ a range of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our staff undergoes training to ensure they understand the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of your health information.
Your Rights Under HIPAA:
Right to Access: You have the right to access your own PHI and request copies of your health records, subject to certain legal limitations.
Right to Amend: If you believe that your PHI is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request amendments to your health records.
Right to Restrict Use and Disclosure: You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI, although we are not required to agree to all requests.
Right to Confidential Communications: You have the right to receive communications regarding your health information in a confidential manner.
Right to Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us during the past six years.
Breach Notification:
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will take all necessary steps to comply with HIPAA regulations and Texas state laws. If a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy and security of your health information, we will notify you as required by law.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your PHI, please contact us at info@therapyr.com. We are here to address your inquiries and assist you in protecting your privacy.