Notice of Privacy Practices

Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.

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

How We Typically Use or Share Your Health Information

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We generally use or share your health information in the following ways:
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Treatment: We can use your health information and share it with other professionals who are treating you.
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Payment: We can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities.
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Healthcare Operations: We can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

Under state and federal law, you typically have the right to:

Get a copy of your health and claims records.
Ask us to correct health and claims records.
Request confidential communications.
Ask us to limit what we use or share.
Get a list of those with whom we have shared your information.
Get a copy of this privacy notice.
Choose someone to act for you.
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

State-Specific Protections (New York and Florida)

Both New York and Florida have specific regulations that provide additional protections for mental health records. We strive to comply with the most stringent applicable laws regarding the release of psychotherapy notes and mental health treatment information.

Contact the Privacy Officer

To exercise your rights or ask questions, please contact us:
Email: Jordanne@Jordannescullerlmhc.com
Phone: 973-809-0454