Privacy Policy

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

1. Introduction

At S.T.A.R. Wellness Clinic (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This notice outlines our legal duties and privacy practices concerning your PHI and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Michigan state laws.

2. Our Legal Duties

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your PHI.
Provide you with this notice detailing our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your PHI.
Abide by the terms of this notice currently in effect.

3. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes without your written authorization:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services, including consultation between healthcare providers.
Payment: To obtain payment for the healthcare services provided to you.
Healthcare Operations: For activities necessary to run our practice and ensure quality care, such as quality assessments and training.

4. Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose your PHI in the following situations without your authorization:

As Required by Law: To comply with federal, state, or local laws.
Public Health Activities: For public health reporting, such as reporting certain diseases.
Health Oversight Activities: For audits, investigations, or inspections by health oversight agencies.
Legal Proceedings: In response to a court order or subpoena.
Law Enforcement: For law enforcement purposes, such as locating a missing person.
Research: Under certain conditions, for research purposes.
To Avert a Serious Threat: To prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
Workers’ Compensation: For workers’ compensation claims.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights concerning your PHI:

Right to Inspect and Copy: You may request to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI, with certain exceptions.
Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.
Right to Request Restrictions: You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI.
Right to Request Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you through alternative means or at alternative locations.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

6. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this notice and make the new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain. A current copy of this notice will be available in our office and on our website at https://starwellnessclinic.com

7. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with us, contact our Privacy Officer:

8. SMS Mobile Data Sharing & Third Parties

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

Contact Information

Privacy Officer
S.T.A.R. Wellness Clinic

101 Forrest Crossing Blvd Suite 105B

Franklin, TN 37064-5430
Phone: (865) 383-0522
Email:starnowickiwellnessclinic@gmail.com