Introduction

 

Welcome to Living and Balance Wellness Center. Your privacy is our priority, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, including sensitive information related to substance use disorders.

 

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://livingandbalance.com.

 

Legal Compliance

We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Arizona state laws, and federal regulations under 42 CFR Part 2 to safeguard your health information. We recognize that protections for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records under Part 2 are more stringent than HIPAA.

 

Patient Information Collection

We collect personal identification, medical history, and treatment details through online forms and in-person consultations.

 

Use of Patient Information

Your information is used for treatment, billing, and coordination of care. We will obtain your specific written consent for any other use of your information, and you may revoke this consent at any time.

 

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Records

• Confidentiality: Records related to substance use disorder are highly confidential and are protected under federal law (42 CFR Part 2). We will not disclose these records without your specific written consent.

• Legal Proceedings: SUD records cannot be disclosed in legal proceedings against you without your specific written consent or a court order.

• Fundraising: We will not use your SUD records for fundraising purposes without providing you with a clear and conspicuous opportunity to opt out of such communications.

 

Data Protection

We employ encryption and secure storage to protect your data. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals promptly.

 

Redisclosure

Please be aware that if you consent to the disclosure of your health information, the recipient may be able to redisclose it, and it may no longer be protected by HIPAA or other privacy laws.