Wings & Wonder Speech Therapy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your child's protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.
Protected health information may include information related to your child's medical history, evaluations, therapy services, treatment recommendations, progress notes, billing records, and other information necessary to provide quality care and services.
As a parent or legal guardian, you have certain rights regarding your child's protected health information, including the right to:
Receive a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices
Request access to your child's records
Request corrections to information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of information
Request confidential communication methods when appropriate
Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of protected health information
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Wings & Wonder Speech Therapy may use and disclose protected health information as permitted by law for purposes including:
Treatment and coordination of care
Payment for services rendered
Healthcare operations and practice management
Situations required by federal or state law
Emergencies involving the health or safety of the child or others
Reasonable safeguards are maintained to protect the privacy and security of all protected health information. However, no method of electronic communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
By signing below, I acknowledge that:
I have received, reviewed, or have been offered access to the Wings & Wonder Speech Therapy Notice of Privacy Practices.
I understand my rights regarding protected health information under HIPAA.
I understand how my child's health information may be used and disclosed for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and other legally permitted purposes.
I understand that I may request a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.