Privacy Policy
At Harmony Counseling and Wellness PC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information and your rights.
1. How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information
At Harmony Counseling and Wellness PC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as your rights regarding your health information.
2. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have several rights under HIPAA, including: Right to Access – You may request a copy of your records. Right to Amend – You may ask us to correct any incorrect or incomplete information. Right to Request Confidential Communications – You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., via email, phone, or mail). Right to Restrict Disclosures – You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your information. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures – You can ask for a list of disclosures we have made outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Right to File a Complaint – If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our office or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) without fear of retaliation.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and implement strict safeguards to protect your PHI, including: Secure electronic health records (EHR) with encrypted data. Confidential communication policies to protect sensitive information. Strict access controls, ensuring only authorized staff can view PHI. Ongoing HIPAA compliance training for all team members. 4. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify you through our website or during your visit.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your rights, please get in touch with us:
Harmony Counseling and Wellness PC
345 Neponset St, STE #1
Canton, MA 02021
📞 781-633-7751