Privacy Policy
At Atma Wellness Clinic, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal health information (PHI). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, etc.)
- Health-related information you provide during consultations
- Payment information
How We Use Your Information:
- To provide and manage our services
- To communicate with you about your appointments and treatment plans
- To improve our services based on your feedback
Storage and Protection of Your Information:
- We use Google Workspace to securely store PHI data because it is HIPAA compliant. Your health information is not stored on our website.
- We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Sharing Your Information:
- We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Your Rights:
- You have the right to access and update your personal information.
- You can request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
Contact Us:
- If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email address].
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Introduction
At Atma Wellness Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) outlines how we may use and disclose your PHI and your rights regarding this information.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
- Access: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI.
- Amendment: You have the right to request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
- Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.
- Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
- Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
- Paper Copy of This Notice: You have the right to a paper copy of this notice upon request.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for various purposes, including:
- Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
- Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for the healthcare services we provide.
- Ayurvedic Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for our Ayurvedic operations, such as quality assessment, training, and administrative purposes.
- Appointment Reminders: We may use and disclose your PHI to contact you as a reminder of an appointment.
- Treatment Alternatives and Health-Related Benefits: We may use and disclose your PHI to inform you about treatment alternatives and health-related benefits and services.
- Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care: We may disclose your PHI to family members or friends involved in your care or payment for your care.
- As Required by Law: We may use and disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
Special Situations
We may also use and disclose your PHI in special situations, including:
- Public Health Risks: We may disclose your PHI for public health activities, such as controlling disease, injury, or disability.
- Health Oversight Activities: We may disclose your PHI to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law.
- Lawsuits and Disputes: We may disclose your PHI in response to a court or administrative order, subpoena, or other lawful processes.
- Law Enforcement: We may disclose your PHI if asked to do so by a law enforcement official in certain situations.
- Research: Under certain circumstances, we may use and disclose your PHI for research purposes.
- To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety: We may use and disclose your PHI when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of the public or another person.
Our Responsibilities
- Maintain Privacy: We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
- Provide Notice: We must provide you with this notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices concerning your PHI.
- Abide by Terms: We must follow the terms of the notice that is currently in effect.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this notice at any time. The revised notice will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
For more information about this notice or to exercise your rights under this notice, please contact:
Atma Wellness Clinic
6521 Weston Circle W, Dublin, OH 43016