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.
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
B-Well Health is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your medical information. Federal law requires us to maintain the privacy of health information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, known as Protected Health Information (PHI). We are also required to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains our legal duties, privacy practices, and your rights regarding PHI that we collect and maintain.
B-Well Health is required by law to follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be made available on our website.
Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
- Routine Uses and Disclosures
We may use and disclose PHI without your written authorization for routine purposes related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
- For Treatment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare. This includes sharing information among healthcare professionals involved in your care, such as laboratory results or consultation notes.
- For Payment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services provided to you. This may include submitting information to your health insurance plan for reimbursement or determining coverage eligibility.
- For Healthcare Operations:
We may use or disclose your PHI to support daily operations, including quality assessment, staff training, accreditation, licensing, and administrative activities necessary to run our clinic.
- For Treatment:
- Uses and Disclosures Without Authorization or Opportunity to Object
We may use or disclose your PHI without your authorization in the following situations, as permitted or required by law:
- Required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for compliance investigations
- Required by Law under federal, state, or local statutes
- Public Health Activities such as reporting disease, injury, or product issues to public health authorities
- Health Oversight Activities including audits, inspections, or investigations by authorized agencies
- Abuse, Neglect, or Domestic Violence reporting to appropriate authorities
- Judicial and Administrative Proceedings in response to court orders or lawful requests
- Law Enforcement Purposes as required by applicable law
- Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors for legally authorized duties
- Organ and Tissue Donation to facilitate donation or transplantation
- Research Activities approved by an institutional review board
- Serious Threats to Health or Safety to prevent or reduce imminent harm
- Specialized Government Functions including military or national security activities
- Workers’ Compensation claims and similar programs
- Inmates or Correctional Institutions when applicable
- Business Associates:
We may disclose PHI to third parties who perform services on our behalf. These business associates are required to protect your information through written agreements.
- Uses and Disclosures With Agreement or Opportunity to Object
Unless you object, we may disclose relevant PHI to a family member, relative, close friend, or another person you identify who is involved in your care or payment for care. If you are unable to agree or object, we may disclose information if we determine it is in your best interest based on professional judgment.
- Uses and Disclosures Requiring Written Authorization
We must obtain your written authorization for:
- Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes
- Marketing communications involving your PHI
- Any sale of PHI
- Other uses not described in this Notice
You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except where action has already been taken based on your authorization.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
- Right to Inspect and Copy
You may request access to your medical and billing records in paper or electronic form. Reasonable fees may apply. Access may be denied in limited circumstances, and you may request a review of such denial.
- Right to Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI. We are not required to agree to all requests, except as required by law for services paid in full out of pocket.
- Right to Confidential Communications
You may request to receive communications in an alternative way or at an alternative location. Reasonable requests will be accommodated.
- Right to Amend
You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. We may deny the request if the record is accurate and complete.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made within the past six years, subject to limitations. One request per 12-month period is free.
- Right to a Paper Copy
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
- Right to Breach Notification
You have the right to be notified if your unsecured PHI is compromised.
- Right to Opt Out of Fundraising Communications
You may opt out of receiving any fundraising communications from us.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.
Contact Information:- B-Well Health
- Attn: Privacy Officer
- 2421 183rd St. Homewood, IL 60430
- Phone: 708-914-7779
- Email: bwellhealthllc@yahoo.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Effective Date: February 09, 2026 This Notice replaces all previous versions.
