HIPAA Privacy Policy

At Ascend Mind & Body, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related regulations. This HIPAA Privacy Policy outlines how we may use and disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and other necessary purposes. 

1. Treatment: Your PHI may be used by our healthcare providers for providing, coordinating, or managing your healthcare treatment. This includes sharing information with other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
2. Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for the services provided to you. This may include sharing information with your insurance provider or other third-party payers.
3. Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or follow-up communications related to your treatment.
4. Emergency Situations: In emergency situations where disclosure of PHI is necessary to prevent harm, we may share relevant information with appropriate individuals or entities.
5. Other Uses and Disclosures: We may also use or disclose your PHI as required by law or for information required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), healthcare oversight, lawsuits and disputes, law enforcement purposes, and other situations as permitted by HIPAA.

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

• Right to Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your PHI held by us.
• Right to Request Restrictions: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI assuming the restrictions do not interfere with the federal and/or legal requirements regarding PHI.
• Right to Amend: You may request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can request to receive communications of your PHI through alternative means or at alternative locations.
• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. 

We reserve the right to revise this HIPAA Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our website and effective immediately upon posting.

By using our telemedicine services, you acknowledge and consent to the use and disclosure of your PHI as described in this HIPAA Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@ascendnv.com.

Effective Date: April 6, 2025