Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective: October 30, 2025
This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
- Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes without your written permission:
- Treatment: To coordinate your care with other healthcare providers
- Payment: To bill your insurance or determine coverage
- Healthcare Operations: For quality improvement, audits, or internal administration
We may also disclose PHI without your permission when required by law (e.g., reporting abuse, complying with court orders, or assisting public health investigations).
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before:
- Using your information for marketing or promotional communications
- Sharing psychotherapy notes
- Selling your health information
You may revoke any authorization in writing at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your medical record
- Ask us to correct incorrect or incomplete information
- Request confidential communication by a specific method or location
- Request limits on what information we share
- Receive a list of certain disclosures we’ve made
- Choose someone to act on your behalf
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated
We will never retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
How to File a Complaint
To file a complaint, contact:
Privacy Officer
Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (855) 334-6120
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Notice or your health information:
Privacy Officer
Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (855) 334-6120
