HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Avanza Communication, operated by Jalyn Hancock, CCC-SLP, is legally obligated to uphold the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this HIPAA Notice, and adhere to the terms outlined in this Notice of Privacy Practices. We are dedicated to the protection of your health information and will only use or disclose it as specified in this notice or as permitted by law.

Treatment: As part of our commitment to health information protection, we may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. For instance, we may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment, in accordance with our HIPAA notice.  

Payment: To ensure clarity in our payment processes, we may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for the services provided to you, including submitting claims to your insurance company.  

Healthcare Operations: We may also use and disclose your health information for our internal operations, such as quality improvement, training, and administrative functions, all while adhering to our privacy practices.  

As Required by Law: We will disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local law, upholding the standards set forth in our health information protection policies.

Right to a Paper Copy of This HIPAA Notice: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this HIPAA Notice at any time. Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information that we maintain in a designated record set, which is part of our Health Information Protection measures.

Right to Request Amendments: You have the right to request that we amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete, in accordance with our privacy practices.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information, ensuring transparency in our Health Information Protection protocols.

Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, supporting your privacy practices.

Right to Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location, further enhancing our commitment to Health Information Protection.

Right to a Paper Copy of This HIPAA Notice: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this HIPAA Notice at any time.

All telehealth sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video platform, ensuring robust health information protection. We take reasonable precautions to safeguard the security of your health information during electronic transmission. By participating in our telehealth services, you acknowledge that you have read our HIPAA notice and understand the risks and benefits of receiving services through electronic communication, and you consent to this method of service delivery as outlined in our privacy practices.

We reserve the right to change this HIPAA Notice at any time. These changes may apply to the health information protection policies regarding both the information we currently have about you and any health information we receive in the future. A copy of our current privacy practices will be posted on our website.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated under the HIPAA Notice, you may file a complaint with Avanza Communication or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. This action will not result in any penalties against you, and it supports your rights under Health Information Protection and our Privacy Practices.