Notice of Privacy Practices
At Alison Graft Counseling, protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal health information is deeply important. This Privacy Policy explains how your information may be used, disclosed, and protected in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This policy is based on Alison Graft Counseling’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Alison Graft Counseling
5757 S. Madison St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 696-1119
Commitment to Your Privacy
Your health information is personal, and Alison Graft Counseling is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”). Records are maintained in order to provide quality care and comply with legal and ethical requirements.
This Privacy Policy describes:
how your information may be used and disclosed
your rights regarding your information
the practice’s legal responsibilities related to your privacy
How Your Information May Be Used & Disclosed
Your protected health information may be used or disclosed for purposes related to:
Treatment
Information may be used to provide, coordinate, or manage your care and treatment.
Payment
Information may be used for billing, insurance claims, payment processing, or collection purposes.
Health Care Operations
Information may be used for administrative, clinical, legal, and quality assurance purposes necessary to operate the practice.
Consultation & Coordination of Care
When clinically appropriate, information may be shared with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Appointment Reminders
You may be contacted regarding appointment reminders or information related to services or treatment options.
Legal Requirements
Information may be disclosed when required by federal or state law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
Safety Concerns
Information may be disclosed if necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the safety of another person.
Uses & Disclosures Requiring Authorization
Certain uses and disclosures of your protected health information require your written authorization, including:
most disclosures of psychotherapy notes
marketing purposes
any sale of protected health information
You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except where action has already been taken in reliance on that authorization.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information
request confidential methods of communication
access or obtain copies of your records (with certain limitations)
request corrections to your records
request an accounting of disclosures
receive a paper or electronic copy of this Privacy Policy
Requests must be submitted in writing.
Website & Electronic Communication
If you contact Alison Graft Counseling through this website, email, or online forms, please be aware that electronic communication may not be completely secure.
While reasonable efforts are made to protect your information, submitting sensitive personal or health information through unsecured electronic communication carries some risk.
Please avoid sending highly sensitive or urgent information through website contact forms or standard email.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services such as website hosting platforms, contact forms, analytics tools, scheduling software, or secure electronic health record systems. These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Changes to This Policy
Alison Graft Counseling reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will apply to all information maintained by the practice and will be posted on this website.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
Alison Graft, LCSW
Alison Graft Counseling
5757 S. Madison St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 696-1119
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.