Privacy Statement

I. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Ascent Counseling and Wellness (ACW) is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI includes information that can identify you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health, including related healthcare services, in both paper and electronic formats.

II. Our Legal Duty to Safeguard Your PHI

ACW is required by law to protect the privacy of your PHI. This notice outlines how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights regarding your PHI, and our legal responsibilities.

III. Changes to This Notice

ACW reserves the right to update or amend this Notice at any time. The current Notice will always be available upon request, with the most recent revision date listed above.

IV. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

• Treatment: Coordinating your care with other healthcare providers.
• Healthcare Operations: Managing our practice, improving services, and contacting you when necessary.
• Payment: Billing and collecting payment for services provided.
• Business Associates: Ensuring third-party contractors adhere to privacy standards.

V. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

• Access to view or obtain copies of your PHI.
• Request restrictions on uses and disclosures of your PHI.
• Specify how we communicate with you about your PHI.
• Request corrections to your PHI if it is incomplete or incorrect.

VI. Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:

Tameran Hinson, LPC
Email: [email protected]

VII. Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI, notify you of any breaches, and adhere to the terms of this Notice.