Privacy & Terms

Terms & Conditions


Welcome to Core Path Psychology's website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our site.

Use of Our Website

1. Content
: The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized advice, please contact us directly.

2. Eligibility: Users must be at least 18 years old to access or use this website.

3. Intellectual Property: All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of Core Path Psychology. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

4. Prohibited Use: You may not use this website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm Core Path Psychology.

Limitations of Liability

Core Path Psychology is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of this website or any content contained within it.

Modifications

We reserve the right to change these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of any modifications.

Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us.

Privacy Policy

Core Path Psychology is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information
: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you fill out forms on our website or contact us directly.

2. Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage data, to improve the functionality of our website.

How We Use Your Information

1. Service Delivery
: To provide and improve our services, including responding to your inquiries.

2. Communication: To communicate with you regarding services, updates, or other information relevant to your needs.

3. Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our website’s performance.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except when necessary to fulfill our services or as required by law.

Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Core Path Psychology reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: November 1, 2024

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Core Path Psychology, PLLC ("the Practice") is committed to protecting your privacy. The Practice is required by federal law to maintain the privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI), which is any information that identifies or could be used to identify you. This Notice of Privacy Practices ("Notice") explains our legal duties, privacy practices, and your rights regarding PHI that we collect and maintain.

1. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

The Practice may use and disclose your PHI for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations without your written permission. Here are examples of these uses:

· For Treatment: We use your PHI to provide you with medical and mental health care services. This may include sharing information with other healthcare providers or specialists involved in your care. Example: Information about your diagnosis may be provided to another provider to coordinate your treatment.

· For Payment: We use and share PHI as necessary to bill and collect payment for the services we provide. Example: We may share your information with your insurance provider to verify coverage and process claims.

· For Health Care Operations: We may use and disclose PHI to support the daily operations of the Practice. Example: We may use your PHI for quality assurance activities, staff training, and to review the quality of our services.

2. Other Uses and Disclosures Allowed Without Authorization

Certain situations may require us to use or disclose your PHI without your authorization, including:

· Public Health and Safety: We may disclose PHI to public health authorities to report communicable diseases, injury, or adverse reactions to medications.

· Health Oversight Activities: We may disclose PHI to government agencies for audits, investigations, and inspections.

· Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements: We may disclose PHI as required by law, such as to respond to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful process.

· Threat to Health or Safety: We may disclose PHI to prevent or reduce a serious threat to your health and safety or that of another person.

· Workers' Compensation: We may release PHI as necessary to comply with workers' compensation laws.

3. Patient Rights

As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:

· Right to Access PHI: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical records. Requests must be made in writing. We may charge a reasonable fee for copying or mailing records.

· Right to Amend PHI: If you believe that PHI we have is incorrect, you may request an amendment in writing. We may deny this request if we believe the information is accurate, but you have the right to submit a statement of disagreement.

· Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by the Practice in the last six years, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

· Right to Request Restrictions: You may request in writing that we limit the use or disclosure of your PHI, including requests not to disclose PHI to your health insurer for services you pay for out of pocket in full. While we are not required to agree to all restriction requests, any agreed-upon restrictions are binding, except in emergencies.

· Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request how and where we contact you (e.g., only at home or through written communication). We will accommodate reasonable requests.

· Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you previously agreed to receive it electronically.

4. Breach Notification

In the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI, we will notify you promptly as required by law. This notification will include a description of the breach, the types of information involved, steps you can take to protect yourself, and what we are doing to investigate the breach and mitigate harm.

5. Your Legal Rights and Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

To file a complaint with the Practice, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer
Core Path Psychology
29532 Southfield Road, STE 115

Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 325-8535
admin@corepathpsychology.com

To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you may send a letter to:
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201,
or call 1-877-696-6775, or visit www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints.

6. Revisions to This Notice

The Practice reserves the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time. The changes will be effective immediately and will apply to all PHI we maintain.

Acknowledgment of Receipt

I acknowledge that I am entitled to receive a copy of Core Path Psychology's Notice of Privacy Practices and that I may request one at any time.