HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact us at:
support@eatandthrivenow.com | 📞 570-632-3288

Our Pledge Regarding Protected Health Information

At Eat and Thrive Now, LLC (EAT Now), we understand that health information about you is personal. We are committed to protecting your protected health information (PHI). This Notice applies to all records generated by EAT Now regarding your care, whether created by our personnel or your personal doctor.

This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights regarding this information, and our obligations under the law.

We are required by law to:

  • Ensure that PHI identifying you is kept private;
  • Notify you about our privacy practices;
  • Explain how, when, and why we may use and disclose your PHI;
  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

 

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices at any time. If changes are made, we will:

  • Make updated copies of the Notice available upon request; and
  • Post the revised Notice on our website.

 

How We May Use and Disclose Protected Health Information

We may use and disclose your PHI without your written authorization for the following purposes:

For Treatment

We may use your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. We may disclose PHI to doctors, nurses, technicians, medical students, or other personnel involved in your care. This may include coordinating services like prescriptions or lab work and contacting you about appointments, treatment options, or health-related services.

For Payment

We may use and disclose your PHI so that treatment and services you receive can be billed and payment collected from you, an insurance company, or another third party.

For Health Care Operations

We may use and disclose PHI for operations, such as quality improvement, case management, business planning, and customer service. These activities help ensure all patients receive quality care and help us operate effectively.

Other Uses and Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law

Subject to state law, we may also disclose your PHI in the following circumstances:

  • As Required by Law: To comply with federal, state, or local laws.
  • To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety: To prevent serious threats to your health, safety, or public health.
  • Victims of Abuse, Neglect, or Domestic Violence: To government authorities as allowed or required by law.
  • Judicial and Administrative Proceedings: In response to court or administrative orders, subpoenas, or other lawful processes.
  • Business Associates: To vendors who perform services for us under a contract requiring them to safeguard your PHI.
  • Public Health Activities: For disease control, injury prevention, and related public health reporting.
  • Health Oversight Activities: For audits, investigations, inspections, licensure, and law enforcement oversight.
  • Law Enforcement: As permitted by law, including for investigations, location of missing persons, or reporting crimes.
  • Special Government Functions: Relating to military, veterans, national security, or presidential protective services.
  • Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors: To identify a deceased person or assist in related duties.
  • Workers’ Compensation: To comply with laws governing workers’ compensation or similar programs.
  • Food and Drug Administration: To report adverse events, product defects, or for public health surveillance.

 

You Can Object to Certain Uses and Disclosures

Unless you object, we may share PHI about you:

  • With a family member, friend, or person you identify involved in your care or payment for your care;
  • With disaster relief organizations to notify others of your location or condition during an emergency.

To object, please contact us at support@eatandthrivenow.com or 570-632-3288.

 

Your Rights Regarding Protected Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

Right to Inspect and Copy

You may request access to inspect or obtain a copy of your PHI used in decisions about your care. If we maintain your PHI electronically, you may request it in electronic format. Requests must be submitted in writing.

We may charge a reasonable fee for copying, mailing, or supplies. We will respond within 30 days. Some exceptions apply, and if your request is denied, you will be notified in writing.

Right to Amend

If you believe your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment. Requests must be in writing and must include a reason supporting the request. We will respond within 60 days. Certain requests may be denied, and you will be notified in writing if so.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we made of your PHI in the past six years, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, operations, and certain other exceptions. Requests must be made in writing.

The first list in a 12-month period is free; additional lists may involve a reasonable fee.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or operations, or to individuals involved in your care. Requests must be in writing. While we are not required to agree to all requests, if we do agree, we will comply unless needed for emergency treatment.

Right to Request Confidential Communications

You have the right to request that we contact you in specific ways (e.g., only at work or by mail). Requests must be made in writing, and we will accommodate all reasonable requests.

Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time by contacting us.

Right to Receive Notice of Breach

You have the right to be notified in the event of a breach involving your unsecured PHI.

Rights for Out-of-Pocket Payments

If you paid out-of-pocket in full for a specific service, you may request that the information about that service not be disclosed to a health plan. We must comply with such a request unless disclosure is required by law.

 

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice and our privacy practices. Updated versions will be available upon request and posted on our website.

 

Contact Information:
Eat and Thrive Now, LLC
support@eatandthrivenow.com
570-632-3288