NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: 10/01/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Totum Health PLLC is required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”), provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, and follow the privacy practices described in this notice.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
- Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information.
- Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
Treatment
We may use and disclose your information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare.
Examples include:
- Reviewing laboratory results.
- Coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
- Discussing treatment recommendations.
- Referring you to specialists.
Payment
We may use your information to obtain payment for services provided.
Examples include:
- Processing credit card payments.
- Providing invoices and receipts.
- Verifying benefits when applicable.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information to improve the quality and efficiency of our practice.
Examples include:
- Quality improvement activities.
- Staff training.
- Compliance reviews.
- Business management activities.
Other Uses Permitted or Required by Law
We may disclose your information:
- To comply with federal, state, or local laws.
- For public health reporting.
- To report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence when required.
- For health oversight activities.
- In response to court orders or lawful requests.
- To avert a serious threat to health or safety.
- For workers’ compensation claims when authorized by law.
Uses Requiring Your Written Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before:
- Most uses of psychotherapy notes.
- Most marketing activities involving PHI.
- Sale of PHI.
- Other disclosures not otherwise permitted by HIPAA.
You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
Request copies of your medical records and billing information.
Request Corrections
Request amendments to information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Request Confidential Communications
Ask us to contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
Request Restrictions
Request limitations on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
Request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your information.
Obtain a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper or electronic copy of this notice at any time.
File a Complaint
You may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.
Complaints may be submitted to:
Totum Health PLLC
Privacy Officer
Email: info@livetotumhealth.com
Phone: (630) 448-2522
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to revise this Notice. Any revised Notice will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website and available in our office.
Contact Information
Totum Health PLLC
Geneva, Illinois.
Email: info@livetotumhealth.com
Phone: (630) 448-2522