• 11226 NE 15th St SUITE#6, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States

“Integrated Psychotherapy & Holistic Care”

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HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: February 19th 2026
Last Updated: February 19th 2026

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

Please review carefully.

Sphosh Health complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

1. Our Legal Duty

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)

  • Provide you with this Notice

  • Follow the terms of this Notice

Protected Health Information includes information related to:

  • Mental health

  • Medical conditions

  • Treatment plans

  • Payment records

  • Identifying information

 

2. How We May Use & Disclose Your Information

A. Treatment

We may use your PHI to:

  • Provide psychotherapy and medical services

  • Coordinate care

  • Consult with other providers (when appropriate)

B. Payment

We may use PHI to:

  • Bill insurance companies

  • Verify coverage

  • Collect payment

C. Healthcare Operations

We may use PHI for:

  • Quality improvement

  • Compliance review

  • Staff training

  • Licensing requirements

 

3. Uses Requiring Authorization

We will obtain written authorization before:

  • Sharing psychotherapy notes (with limited legal exceptions)

  • Using information for marketing

  • Selling health information

You may revoke authorization in writing at any time.

 

4. Situations Where Disclosure May Be Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required for:

  • Public health reporting

  • Court orders or legal proceedings

  • Suspected abuse or neglect

  • Law enforcement

  • Serious threats to health or safety

 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

A. Access Your Records
Request copies of your medical records.

B. Request Corrections
Request amendments to inaccurate information.

C. Request Restrictions
Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures.

D. Confidential Communications
Request communication through specific methods (e.g., alternate email).

E. Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
Request a list of certain disclosures made.

F. Receive a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper or digital copy at any time.

 

6. Telehealth & Electronic Communication

When participating in telehealth:

  • Secure platforms are used

  • Risks of electronic communication exist

  • Patients are responsible for maintaining privacy in their environment

 

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI.

However, no system is completely secure.

 

8. Complaints

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

File a complaint with:
Sphosh Health Privacy Officer
[Insert Contact Email]

Or with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
www.hhs.gov/ocr

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

 

9. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice. Updated versions will be posted with a new effective date.

 

10. Contact Information

Sphosh Health
11226 NE 15th St Suite #6
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: +1 (888) 271-0646
Email: info@sphoshhealth.com