Laura Schwerin, Ph.DFebruary 3rd, 2022
FiledFebruary 3rd, 2022The following answers some important and frequently asked questions concerning my practice. Please read this information carefully and let me know if there is any part you do not understand. It also contains summary information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that provides new privacy protections and patient rights concerning the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information (PHI) used for the purpose of treatment, payment, and health care operations. “PHI” refers to individually identifiable health information. PHI includes any identifiable health information received or created by my office or me. HIPAA requires that I provide you with a Notice of Privacy Practices for use and disclosure of PHI for treatment, payment and health care operations. The Notice is available on my website (Privacy Policy) or I will give you a printed copy upon request. This Agreement, explains HIPAA and its application to your personal health in