Privacy Policy

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Principium Psychiatry is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This notice explains how your health information may be used and disclosed and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

To provide care, we may collect personal and health information including contact details, medical and mental health history, treatment records, appointment information, and insurance or billing information.

How We Use and Share Your Information

We may use or disclose your health information for:

  1. Treatment: To provide and coordinate your care with healthcare providers, pharmacies, or other professionals involved in your treatment.
  2. Payment: To bill and collect payment for services from you or your insurance provider.
  3. Healthcare Operations: To operate our practice, including quality improvement, staff training, compliance activities, and appointment reminders.

We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law, such as for public health reporting, law enforcement requests, court orders, or to prevent serious threats to health or safety. Uses not described in this notice require your written authorization.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

  1. Access and receive copies of your health records
  2. Request corrections to inaccurate information
  3. Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
  4. Request confidential communications
  5. Receive a list of certain disclosures of your information
  6. Receive a copy of this notice at any time

How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including secure electronic records, encrypted systems, and restricted staff access. If a breach affecting your protected health information occurs, we will notify you as required by law.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice periodically. The most current version will always be available on our website.