Midwest Therapy Center
Privacy Practices

At Midwest Therapy Center, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your health information. As part of your care, we create and maintain records that include personal details, medical history, treatment plans, and billing information. This information is known as Protected Health Information (PHI).

We follow all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to ensure your information is handled responsibly and securely.

How We Use and Share Your Information

Your health information may be used and disclosed for the following purposes:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, and manage your care
Payment: To bill and receive payment for services provided
Healthcare Operations: For administrative, quality improvement, and internal operations

We may also disclose your information when:

Required by law
Necessary to prevent serious harm to you or others
Reporting suspected abuse or neglect
Responding to court orders or legal processes

Any other use or disclosure not described above will only occur with your written authorization.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have important rights related to your health information, including:

The right to access and obtain a copy of your records
The right to request corrections to your information
The right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
The right to request confidential communication methods
The right to receive an accounting of disclosures
The right to receive a copy of this privacy notice
The right to be notified in the event of a data breach

Please note that while you may request restrictions, we are not always required to agree to them.

Our Responsibilities

Midwest Therapy Center is required by law to:

Maintain the privacy and security of your health information
Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
Follow the terms currently in effect
Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information

We reserve the right to update these privacy practices at any time. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be made available to you upon request.

Confidentiality Commitment

We understand that your personal information is sensitive. Our team is dedicated to:

Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only
Using secure systems and safeguards to protect your data
Ensuring all staff are trained in privacy and confidentiality standards

Questions or Concerns