privacy policy

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your medical record: Request to view or obtain a copy of your health information.
• Request corrections: Ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your medical record.
• Confidential communications: Request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., home or office phone) or send mail to a different address.
• Limit what we use or share: Ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or our operations.
• Get a list of those with whom we've shared information: Request an accounting of disclosures of your health information.
• Choose someone to act for you: If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights.‍
• File a complaint: If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  
  

Uses and Disclosures

We may use and share your information as we:

• Treat you: Share information with other professionals who are treating you.
• Run our organization: Use your information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.
• Bill for your services: Share information to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities.
  
  

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
• Inform you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
• Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and provide you with a copy.
• Not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing.
  

For more detailed information, please refer to the Model Notices of Privacy Practices provided by HHS.

Terms of Use

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

Use of Website

The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Lori Pereira Counseling & Consulting and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any content is prohibited.

Limitation of Liability

Lori Pereira Counseling & Consulting is not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website or the content provided.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

No Surprises Act – Good Faith Estimate Notice

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Your Rights

• Right to a Good Faith Estimate: You have the right to receive an estimate of the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
• Dispute Resolution: If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

For more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.