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HIPAA Statement
Notice of Privacy Practices (Mental Health Services)
This Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) outlines how The Becoming Place uses and discloses your Protected Health Information (PHI) to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, including the Security and Breach Notification Rules. It also informs you of your rights regarding your PHI.
Our Commitment to Protecting Your Privacy
The Becoming Place is committed to safeguarding the privacy of your PHI in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services.
Payment: To obtain payment for healthcare services.
Healthcare Operations: For routine operations like quality assessment, credentialing, and planning.
As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations.
With Your Authorization: For any other use, only with your written consent.
Incidental Disclosures: Minimal, unintended disclosures as part of permitted uses.
Patient Education: To share updates about programs or opportunities (you may opt out).
Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
Request Restrictions: On how we use or disclose your PHI.
Receive Confidential Communications: In the manner you request.
Inspect and Copy PHI: View and obtain copies of your health records.
Request Amendments: Correct or update information you believe is inaccurate.
Accounting of Disclosures: Request a record of specific disclosures.
File a Complaint: If your rights have been violated, with us or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Our Responsibilities
We are legally required to:
Protect your PHI.
Provide this Notice.
Obtain your authorization before using your PHI beyond this notice.
Notify you of any breach of your PHI.
Security Rule and Breach Notification
We maintain safeguards to protect your information and will:
Notify you promptly if a breach occurs.
Notify HHS if a breach affects 500 or more individuals.