HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

The Healing Center
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Phone: 502-500-2131
Website: https://thcmedclinic.com/


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.


1. Our Legal Duty

The Healing Center is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”)
• Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
• Follow the terms of this notice
• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your medical information

Protected Health Information includes any information about your health, medical history, evaluations, or services that can identify you.


2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your information for the following purposes:

Treatment

To provide medical evaluations and certification services through licensed healthcare providers.

Example: Sharing your medical information with a licensed physician to determine eligibility.


Payment

To obtain payment for services provided.

Example: Processing payments or maintaining billing records.


Healthcare Operations

To operate our clinic efficiently.

Example: Quality improvement, staff training, or internal audits.


Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, including:

• State medical cannabis regulatory compliance
• Court orders or subpoenas
• Public health reporting
• Law enforcement when legally required


3. Uses Requiring Your Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your information for purposes not described in this Notice.

You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.


4. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

Access Your Records

You may request a copy of your health records.

Request Corrections

You may request corrections to inaccurate information.

Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how your information is used or disclosed.

Request Confidential Communications

You may request contact through specific methods (example: phone only).

Request an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures made.


5. Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

• Protect your medical information
• Follow privacy laws and regulations
• Limit access to authorized personnel only
• Maintain secure systems and safeguards


6. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:

The Healing Center
Phone: 502-500-2131

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.


7. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this notice at any time. Updates will be posted on our website.