DM Therapy, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
At DM Therapy, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This HIPAA Compliant Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Protected Health Information (PHI):
Your name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact information.
Medical history, treatment information, and any other health-related information you provide.
Insurance information and payment details.
Non-Personal Information:
Website usage data, including cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
Payment: To obtain payment for your healthcare services.
Healthcare Operations: To support the business activities of DM Therapy, including quality assessment, training, and administrative activities.
Communication: To contact you regarding appointments, treatment options, or other health-related services.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal inquiries.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your PHI in the following circumstances:
With Your Authorization: We will disclose your information as you authorize.
Treatment: To other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: To insurance companies or third-party payers for billing and payment purposes.
Healthcare Operations: To support our business operations and improve our services.
Required by Law: To comply with legal requirements or court orders.
Public Health and Safety: To prevent or control disease, report abuse or neglect, or avert a serious threat to health or safety.
4. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
Right to Access: You may request access to your health records and obtain a copy.
Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your health records if you believe there is an error.
Right to Restrict: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or location.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures of your PHI made by us.
Right to a Paper Copy: You may request a paper copy of this Privacy Policy.
5. Safeguarding Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:
Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission.
Access Controls: Restricting access to your PHI to authorized personnel only.
Training: Training our staff on privacy and security policies and procedures.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the effective date.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
DM Therapy, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation
Email: dustin@dm-therapy.com
Phone: 424-210-5737
Address: 214 Main Street #228 El Segundo, Ca 90245
8. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
9. Acknowledgment
By using the DM Therapy website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.