Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)Effective Date: March 3, 2026This Notice describes how medical and health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.Bhadra Recovery Company is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our Commitment to Your PrivacyWe understand that information about your mental health, substance use treatment, and related services is highly sensitive. We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect
How We May Use and Disclose Your InformationWe may use or disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:1. TreatmentTo provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes communication between clinicians, referral providers, or treatment teams.2. PaymentTo obtain payment for services provided. This may include billing your insurance company or providing necessary information to process claims.3. Healthcare OperationsTo support clinic operations, quality improvement, training, credentialing, auditing, and compliance activities.4. Legal RequirementsWhen required by federal or state law, including court orders, public health reporting, or mandatory reporting obligations.5. EmergenciesTo prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to your health or safety or that of others, when permitted by law.
Additional Protections for Substance Use Treatment RecordsCertain records related to substance use treatment may receive additional protections under federal law (42 CFR Part 2). We will not disclose such information without your written consent except where specifically permitted by law.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health InformationYou have the right to:
- Request access to your medical records
- Request corrections to your records
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communications (e.g., alternate mailing address)
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Obtain a copy of this Notice
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office using the information below.
Our ResponsibilitiesWe are required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
- Abide by the terms of this Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website.
Contact InformationIf you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:Bhadra Recovery Company18500 156th Ave NE, Suite 300Woodinville, WA 98072Phone: 206-957-0721Email: info@bhadrarecovery.com