Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) HIPAA-Compliant 

Effective Date: 1/1/2025

1.     Introduction:
At Pacific Wellness & Integrative Family Psychiatry, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal and health information, in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and applicable state laws, including the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 323C, which governs the privacy of medical records in Hawaii.

Notice of Privacy Practices -United States Department of State. (2025, January 11). United States Department of State. https://www.state.gov/notice-of-privacy-practices/

Rights, O. F. C. (2021, June 28).Notice of Privacy Practices.HHS.gov.
  https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/notice-privacy-practices/index.html

2. Information We Collect:
We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, health history, treatment preferences, and other data relevant to your mental health care.

3. Use of Your Information:
We will use your information solely to provide healthcare services, including treatment, follow-up care, and billing. We may also use your information for administrative purposes, including scheduling appointments and reminders. 'We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes.'

4. Disclosure of Information:
We will not disclose your personal or health information without your consent, except as required by law, such as in cases of legal subpoenas or mandatory reporting, as outlined under Hawaii’s Chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

5. Confidentiality:
Your personal and health information is confidential. We take appropriate measures to secure and protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Hawaii state law, your information will be safeguarded with the highest standards of confidentiality.

6. Your Rights:
You have the right to access, amend, and request restrictions on your health information. You may also revoke consent at any time, subject to legal limitations. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Department of Health in Hawaii if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. 'To opt out of future communications, text STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE.'

7. State of Hawaii Specific Information:
This practice complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the privacy and confidentiality standards outlined in Chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires healthcare providers to safeguard the confidentiality of medical records. For more information on Hawaii's health privacy laws, please refer to the Hawaii Department of Health's guidelines here and Hawaii Revised Statutes.

8. Contact Information:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to your information, please get in touch with us at:

 
info.pacificwellness@gmail.com