Terms, Privacy and Security
Terms of Service, Privacy, and Security Policy
Last Updated: 3/20/2023
Welcome to Coast Health Consulting’s Website (“Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Coast Health Consulting (Coast Health Consulting, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Please read these Terms of Service, Privacy, and Security Policy (“Terms”) carefully before using the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
- Compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
We take your privacy seriously and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended, and its implementing regulations. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your protected health information (PHI).
- Confidentiality and Privacy
We maintain strict confidentiality and privacy standards in accordance with HIPAA to protect your PHI. We will not disclose your PHI without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law. Please review our Notice of Privacy Practices for more information on how we use and disclose your PHI.
- Security Measures
We have implemented appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
a. Encryption of electronic PHI during transmission and storage. b. Regular security assessments and risk analyses. c. Access controls, including unique user identification, strong passwords, and role-based access. d. Security training and awareness programs for our employees. e. Monitoring, auditing, and regularly reviewing our security practices. f. Incident response and breach notification procedures in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Data Retention and Destruction
We will retain your PHI in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Once the retention period has expired, we will securely destroy your PHI in a manner that maintains its confidentiality and prevents unauthorized access.
- Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing services to you. We will ensure that these service providers are bound by written agreements to comply with HIPAA and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your PHI.
- Communications
By using our Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including appointment reminders, therapy updates, and other notifications. We will take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of electronic communications but cannot guarantee their absolute security.
- Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, our privacy and security practices, or your rights under HIPAA, please contact us at:
Coast Health Consulting
info@coasthealthconsulting.com
840-404-4044
