Effective Date: March 1st, 2025

At Erin M Wellness (“I,” “me,” or “my practice”), your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information is my primary concern. This Privacy Practices page describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Your Rights

You have several rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding your health information, including the right to:

• Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record

• Request corrections to your medical record

• Request confidential communications

• Request restrictions

• Receive a list of disclosures

• Get a copy of this privacy notice

• Designate a representative

• File a complaint

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly.

My Responsibilities

As a healthcare provider, I am required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)

• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

• Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information

• Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect

How I May Use and Disclose Your Information

I may use and share your information for the following purposes:

• Treatment – To provide and coordinate your healthcare

• Payment – To bill for your services and collect payment

• Healthcare Operations – For administrative, legal, and quality assurance purposes

• Appointment Reminders and Communication – To contact you about appointments, treatment alternatives, or health-related benefits and services

Other examples of permitted disclosures include:

• Public Health and Safety – Reporting conditions or diseases as required by law

• Law Enforcement – Sharing information when legally required

• Research – If approved by an institutional review board or with your permission

• Workers’ Compensation or similar programs

Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures of your information require your written authorization, including:

• Marketing purposes not related to your care

• Sale of your information

• Sharing of psychotherapy notes (in most cases)

You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time.

My Commitment to Safeguarding Your Information

I take the confidentiality and integrity of your health data seriously. Reasonable and appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards are used to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your information.

Changes to This Notice

I reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, and any changes will apply to all information we have about you. The latest notice will be available on my website and upon request.

Questions or Complaints?

If you have questions about this policy or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact me at any time.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.