Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist. All aspects of a client’s participation in psychotherapy are confidential. The client’s records may only be released when the therapist obtains the client’s written permission. However, as required by law, confidentiality must be broken under the following circumstances:
Insurance providers are able to provide submitted information, including diagnosis, to employers, insurance carriers and other parties. It is important to speak directly to your insurance provider for details.
My office does not disclose any personal, payment or credit card data with any party, except those insurance companies, banks, or credit card companies that are necessary to process your claims and payments. Your medical and financial information is kept private and secure abiding by all the strict regulations as set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) legislation.
- Evidence of child or elder abuse. The law requires that the healthcare provider report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- Evidence of endangerment to self or others requires that appropriate action must be taken.
- Receipt of a court subpoena requires release of records.
Insurance providers are able to provide submitted information, including diagnosis, to employers, insurance carriers and other parties. It is important to speak directly to your insurance provider for details.
My office does not disclose any personal, payment or credit card data with any party, except those insurance companies, banks, or credit card companies that are necessary to process your claims and payments. Your medical and financial information is kept private and secure abiding by all the strict regulations as set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) legislation.
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