Privacy Policy (Effective 01/01/2025)

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At Nurtured Minds NP in Psychiatry PLLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and applicable state laws.

We collect and maintain personal and health information necessary to provide you with psychiatric care and related services. This may include:

• Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact details.
• Health Information: Medical history, mental health history, treatment plans, diagnoses, medications, and provider notes.
• Billing Information: Insurance details, payment methods, and financial transactions related to our services.
• Electronic Communications: Information you provide when contacting us through our website, email, or phone.

We use your information solely to provide and improve our psychiatric services, including but not limited to:

• Evaluating and treating your mental health needs.
• Coordinating care with other healthcare providers, as necessary.
• Processing insurance claims and payments.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contacting you regarding appointments, treatment, and administrative matters.

We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• HIPAA-compliant electronic health records (EHR).
• Restricted access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only.
• Encryption and secure communication methods for transmitting information.

We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• HIPAA-compliant electronic health records (EHR).
• Restricted access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only.
• Encryption and secure communication methods for transmitting information.We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:
• With your written consent for treatment coordination or referrals.
• To insurance companies for billing and claims processing.
• When required by law, court orders, or regulatory agencies.
• To protect public safety or prevent harm in cases of emergencies.

You have the following rights concerning your personal and health information:

• Access & Copies: You may request copies of your medical records.
• Amendments: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Restrictions: You can request limitations on how your information is used or disclosed.
• Confidential Communications: You may request alternative contact methods.
• Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

We accept various insurance plans. Please contact us to verify if we accept your specific insurance provider. If we are not in-network with your plan, we are happy to discuss cash rates and payment options.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.