Effective Date: 09/01/2025

Introduction

At Rise & Shine Speech and Language, we are committed to protecting your child’s health information. This notice explains how we may use and share your child’s information, your rights regarding this information, and how you can exercise those rights.

Uses and Disclosures of PHI

We may use or disclose your child’s Protected Health Information (PHI) for the following purposes:

• Treatment: To provide speech and language therapy services and coordinate care with other providers.

• Payment: To submit claims to insurance or verify coverage.

• Healthcare Operations: To manage and improve our services, such as quality assessment or staff training.

• As Required by Law: For public health reporting, legal proceedings, or emergencies.

PHI will never be sold or used for marketing without your permission.

Your Rights

Parents/guardians have the following rights regarding their child’s PHI:

• Inspect and Copy: Review or obtain a copy of your child’s PHI.

• Request Corrections: Ask for amendments to PHI.

• Disclosure List: Receive a list of disclosures of PHI.

• Restrictions: Request limits on how PHI is used or shared.

• Confidential Communications: Request that we communicate in a certain way (email, phone, etc.).

• File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights were violated.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact:

Privacy Officer: Krista Dotson
Email: krista@riseandshinespeechtherapy.com
Phone: 210-201-6677
 

Our Duties

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI.

• We must provide this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

• We must follow the terms of this notice.

Changes to This Notice

• Policies may change. The current notice is always available on our website.