​Important Announcement: Effective February 1, 2025, The Therapy Corner Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, will be relocating to a new suite within the same building. Our new address will be: 6671 Southwest Fwy, Suite #427, Houston, Texas 77074. We look forward to continuing to serve you from our new location. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need further assistance. Thank you for your continued support!
HIPPA Privacy Policy
Date Last Revised: January 2025
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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.
The Therapy Corner Counseling & Consulting, PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your health information. This notice outlines our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
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Access to Records
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You can request to inspect or obtain a copy of your PHI. Requests must be in writing. We may charge a reasonable fee for copies.
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Amendments
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If you believe your records are inaccurate or incomplete, you can request an amendment in writing. We may deny your request under certain circumstances.
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Confidential Communications
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You can request that we communicate with you using alternative means or at alternative locations. For example, you may request that we contact you at home instead of work.
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Restrictions
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You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. While we will consider your request, we are not required to agree to it.
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Accounting of Disclosures
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You can request a list of certain disclosures we made of your PHI, excluding those made for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
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Copy of This Notice
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You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
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Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
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Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
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Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your PHI.
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Follow the terms of this notice and not use or disclose your information in ways not described herein unless authorized by you in writing.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
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Treatment
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To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. For example, we may share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
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Payment
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To obtain payment for your healthcare services. For example, we may share information with your health insurer to verify coverage or process claims.
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Healthcare Operations
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To improve the quality of care we provide. For example, we may use information for training or quality improvement purposes.
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Legal Requirements
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To comply with laws, such as reporting abuse, neglect, or certain public health issues.
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Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings
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To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
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Public Health and Safety
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To report communicable diseases, adverse reactions to medications, or other risks to public health and safety.
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Other Uses and Disclosures
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Uses and disclosures not described in this notice will only be made with your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization at any time in writing.
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Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this notice and apply the revised practices to all PHI we maintain. A copy of the current notice will be posted in our office and on our website. The effective date is at the top of this notice.
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 (HHS). Complaints must be in writing and submitted to:
The Therapy Corner Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
6671 Southwest Fwy #427
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (832) 287-8502
Email: info@thetherapycornerhouston.com
You may also file a complaint with HHS at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about this notice or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Therapy Corner Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
6671 Southwest Fwy #406
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (832) 287-8502
Email: info@thetherapycornerhouston.com