This notice describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Angie Cox, LCSW is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This notice is provided for transparency.

How information may be used

Protected health information may be used or disclosed for purposes such as treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Examples may include coordinating care, billing for services, maintaining records, quality review, scheduling, and communicating with you about services.

When information may be shared

Information may be shared when required or permitted by law, including situations involving serious safety concerns, abuse or neglect reporting, court orders, public health requirements, or other legal obligations. Angie will seek your written authorization before using or disclosing information for purposes not otherwise permitted by law.

Your rights

• You may ask to see or receive a copy of your health record.
• You may ask for a correction to your record.
• You may ask for confidential communications through a specific method or at a specific location.
• You may ask for limits on certain uses or disclosures.
• You may request a list of certain disclosures.
• You may receive a paper copy of this notice.

Angie’s responsibilities

Angie is required to maintain the privacy and security of protected health information, follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice, and let affected clients know if a breach occurs that may have compromised privacy or security.

Questions or concerns

If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact Angie through the contact information on this site. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Angie will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Website communication

This website and its contact forms are not intended for emergencies or for detailed clinical disclosures. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency in the U.S., call 911 or 988.