Notices and Disclosures
Privacy & Your Health Information
We are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This page explains how your information may be used, your rights, and how to contact us with questions. It also summarizes how our clinic stores, uses, and shares health information.
Your health records are protected under federal law (HIPAA) and Washington State law. A complete Notice of Privacy Practices describing all legal details of how your information may be used and disclosed is available upon request.
How We Use Your Information
We may use or share your health information for the following purposes:
- Treatment – to provide, coordinate, or manage your care
- Payment – to bill and receive payment for services
- Healthcare Operations – administrative activities such as quality review, supervision, and practice management
- We may also contact you about appointments or service-related updates.
When We May Share Information Without Your Permission
All disclosures are limited to what the law requires or permits. We may disclose your information without your written consent when required or allowed by law, including:
- Required by law or court order
- Public health reporting requirements
- Health oversight activities (audits, investigations, licensing)
- Law enforcement requests in limited circumstances
- Prevention of serious harm to health or safety
- Death reporting or medical examiner requirements
When Your Permission Is Required
You may revoke written authorization at any time (unless action has already been taken based on your prior consent). We will never:
- Sell your health information
- Use your information for marketing without your written consent
- Share psychotherapy notes without your authorization (except as required by law)
Your Rights
Requests must be submitted in writing. Some requests may be limited by law. You have the right to:
- Access and request copies of your health records, including paper or electronic copies
- Request corrections to your records
- Request limits on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communication methods (e.g., different email or mailing address)
- Receive a list of certain disclosures of your information
- Be notified if a data breach affects your information
Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice as laws or practices change. Updates will apply to all records we maintain. The most current version will always be available upon request.
Privacy Contact
If you have questions about your privacy rights or this notice, contact us at: info@brookspowers.com
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
You may also file a complaint with:
- Washington State Department of Health
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Surprise Billing Protections
You are protected from “surprise billing” under federal and Washington State law in certain situations, including emergency care and some out-of-network services at in-network facilities. In these situations, your cost-sharing is generally limited to in-network rates under federal and Washington State law.
For full details, see the official federal notice: