HIPAA Policy

Introduction

Skypoint Recovery is dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of personal health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and applicable state laws. This policy applies to all PHI we handle in the course of providing substance abuse and mental health treatment services.

PHI Use and Disclosure

1. Treatment Purposes: We may use and disclose PHI for treatment activities. This includes sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
2. Payment Activities: PHI may be used and disclosed for payment purposes, such as billing insurance.
3. Healthcare Operations: We use PHI for healthcare operations, including quality assessment, training, accreditation, and certification activities.
4. Authorization: For uses and disclosures beyond treatment, payment, and operations, we obtain your written authorization, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.
5. Special Considerations for Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Special protections may apply to certain mental health and substance abuse treatment information, which will be adhered to strictly.

Your Rights

1. Access to PHI: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI.
2. Amendments: You may request to amend your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
3. Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.
4. Restrictions and Confidential Communications: You may request restrictions on our use and disclosure of PHI and how we communicate with you.
5. Complaints: You have the right to file a complaint if you feel your privacy rights have been violated.

Our Responsibilities

• Privacy Maintenance: We are committed to maintaining the privacy of your PHI.
• Notice Provision: We provide a notice of our legal duties and privacy practices regarding PHI.
• Policy Adherence: We abide by the terms of this privacy policy.
• Notification of Breach: We will notify you if there is a breach of your unsecured PHI.
• Changes to Policy: We reserve the right to change the terms of this policy and make new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

Changes to this Notice

We reserve the right to change this notice and will post the current notice on our website.

Contact Information

For questions or more information about this policy, please contact: