Effective Date: 3/11/2026

 

This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

 

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Your health information is personal. This practice is 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 applicable state laws.

 

Protected health information includes information about your mental health condition, treatment, payment for services, and other information that identifies you.

 

This notice explains how your information may be used or shared and describes your rights regarding that information.

 

How Your Health Information May Be Used and Disclosed

Your protected health information may be used or disclosed for the following purposes:

 

Treatment

Your information may be used to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. This may include consultation with other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.

 

Payment

Information may be used to bill and collect payment for services provided. This may include sharing information with insurance companies or other third-party payers if applicable.

 

Healthcare Operations

Your information may be used for practice operations such as scheduling, quality improvement, supervision, or administrative functions necessary to run the practice.

 

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

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Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:

• Release of psychotherapy notes
• Sharing information for marketing purposes
• Disclosures not otherwise permitted under HIPAA

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You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

 

Situations Where Disclosure May Be Required by Law

In some circumstances, your information may be disclosed without your authorization when required by law, including:

 

Risk of Harm

If there is a serious threat to your health or safety or the safety of another person.

 

Abuse or Neglect Reporting

If there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult as required by law.

 

Court Orders or Legal Proceedings

If required by court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

 

Public Health Requirements

If disclosure is required for public health or safety reporting.

 

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights concerning your protected health information:

 

Right to Access

You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health records, with certain limited exceptions.

 

Right to Request Amendments

You may request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

 

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request limitations on how your information is used or disclosed, although the practice may not be able to agree to all requested restrictions.

 

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that communication about your care occur in a specific way (for example, by phone or email).

 

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.

 

Right to a Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a copy of this notice at any time.

 

Electronic Communication

Electronic communication, including email or website contact forms, may carry some privacy risks. If you choose to communicate electronically, you acknowledge that these methods may not always be fully secure.

 

Changes to This Notice

This practice reserves the right to update this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any changes will apply to information already maintained as well as new information created after the change. Updated notices will be available on the website and upon request.

 

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with this practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the care you receive.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions about this notice or your privacy rights, you may contact:

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Teri Langer Somatic Therapy

Teri Langer

info@terilanger.com