Interlinked Wellness - Privacy Policy
OUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
We are required by law to give you this notice. It provides information on how we may use and disclose protected health information about you and describes your rights and our obligations regarding the use and disclosure of that information.
We shall maintain the privacy of protected health information and provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your protected health information. We have the right to change these policies at any time. If we change our privacy policies, we will notify you of these changes immediately. This current policy is in effect unless stated otherwise. If the policy is changed, it will apply to all your current and past health information.
You may contact Interlinked Wellness at admin@interlinkedwellness.com at any time to request a copy of this privacy policy.
HOW WE MAY USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
The following examples describe ways we may use your protected health information. Not every use or disclosure in a particular category is listed.
Treatment
We may use and disclose your protected health information to provide treatment. This includes disclosing it to other medical providers, trainees, therapists, medical staff, and office staff involved in your care. For example, a provider may consult with another to coordinate care, or staff may share information with a pharmacy to fill a prescription.
Health Care Operations
We may use or disclose your protected health information to operate this medical practice. This includes:
- Training students
- Reviewing cases with employees
- Improving quality of care
- Contacting you for appointment reminders (phone, email, or text)
We may also use your information for marketing activities such as sending thank-you cards, coupons, or information about services/products. You can opt out at any time.
We will not use or disclose your information for other purposes without your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
Appointment Reminders
We may contact you via text, phone, or email to remind you about upcoming visits or lab work.
Others Involved in Your Care
We may disclose information to friends or family involved in your care if you verbally agree or do not object. If you're unable to consent, we may disclose information based on professional judgment in urgent situations.
Research
We will not use or disclose your information for research unless you authorize it.
Public Health Risks
We may disclose information to prevent/control disease, report adverse events, prevent injury or death, or comply with FDA regulations.
Health Oversight Activities
We may disclose information for audits, inspections, or licensing required by oversight agencies.
Required by Law
We will disclose information when legally required by federal, state, or local law.
Worker’s Compensation
We may disclose information to comply with worker’s comp laws.
Lawsuits
We may disclose information in response to court or administrative orders or subpoenas.
Law Enforcement
We may disclose information to law enforcement if legally required, such as via warrant or court order.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Access to Records
You have the right to access and receive digital copies of your medical records.
Amendments
You may request corrections if you believe your records are incorrect. Submit a written request with justification. If denied, we’ll provide a written explanation.
Restriction Requests
You can request limitations on how your information is used/disclosed for treatment, payment, or operations. Requests must be in writing.
Confidential Communication
You can request specific methods or locations for communication. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
Complaints
To report a violation of your privacy rights:
- File a complaint with our office
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services