Tanager Counseling

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully when choosing a couples therapy therapist.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Tanager Counseling, we are committed to protecting your health information. We are required by both federal law (HIPAA) and Texas state law (the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act) to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).

How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We may use or share your PHI for the following purposes:

• We may use your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
• We may use your PHI to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities.
• We may use your PHI to run our practice and improve your care.
• We may disclose PHI if required by a court order, subpoena, or to comply with state and federal laws.

Your Rights Under Texas and Federal Law

• You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your records from a couples therapy therapist. Under Texas law, we will fulfill your request within 15 business days of receiving your written request.
• You can ask us to correct health information you think is incorrect or incomplete.
• You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., home or office phone).
• You can ask for a list of the times we’ve shared your health information for reasons other than treatment, payment, or operations.

Changes and Complaints

We reserve the right to change the terms of this notice. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

1. Tanager Counseling Privacy Officer: info@tanagercounseling.com
2. Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
3. The Texas Attorney General