Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Effective Date: April 3, 2020

 Last Updated: November 2025

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

 Please review it carefully.

Our Responsibilities

Hope & Healing Clinic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) takes the privacy of your health information seriously. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”), provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, and abide by its terms.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your PHI as permitted or required by law for the following purposes:

·      For Treatment: To provide and coordinate your healthcare and related services.

·      For Payment: To bill and receive payment for services rendered.

·      For Healthcare Operations: To improve the quality and efficiency of our operations and services.

·      For Appointments & Reminders: To contact you about appointments or treatment alternatives.

·      As Required by Law: To public health authorities, law enforcement, oversight agencies, or as required under federal or state laws.

Additional uses and disclosures may include facility directories, individuals involved in your care, research (under applicable approvals), fundraising communications, and incidental disclosures as allowed by law.

We may not use or disclose your PHI for marketing, the sale of information, or other non-listed purposes without your written authorization.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

·      Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.

·      Request confidential communications.

·      Inspect and obtain copies of your health information.

·      Request amendments to your records.

·      Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.

·      Obtain a paper copy of this Notice at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, submit a written request to the Privacy Office.

Breach Notification

We are required to notify you of any breach of your unsecured protected health information.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice. Any revisions will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website and in our clinic.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this Notice or wish to file a complaint, please contact:

Hope & Healing Clinic

 Attn: Privacy Office

 9474 Lathrop Industrial Dr SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

 📞 (360) 583-3340 ✉️ hello@hopeandhealingclinic.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.