HIPAA Notice

Introduction

At Best Fit Counseling & Psychiatry ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

What Is HIPAA?

HIPAA is a federal law that establishes protections for patient medical records, requiring healthcare providers to implement confidentiality and security measures to safeguard your health information.

Our HIPAA Compliance Commitment

We maintain safeguards across three regulatory areas:

Administrative Safeguards

• Privacy policies and staff training protocols
• Regular risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Employee and contractor compliance education

Physical Safeguards

• Facility access controls that restrict access to our facilities and systems
• Workstation security implementations
• Device and media tracking systems

Technical Safeguards

• Access control mechanisms limiting authorized personnel only
• Audit trails documenting system activity
• Integrity protections against unauthorized modification
• Encryption for electronic transmissions

Patient Rights

You retain several protections under HIPAA: accessing your records, requesting corrections, obtaining a list of disclosures, requesting restrictions on use, choosing your preferred communication method, and receiving notice of our privacy policies.

Breach Notification

If we discover unauthorized access to unencrypted information, we will inform affected parties with details of the incident and recommendations to protect themselves.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this notice or how your health information is protected, contact us at info@bestfitcounseling.org.