HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 12/11/25

This Notice describes how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.

1. Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy of your PHI
• Provide you with a copy of this Notice
• Notify you if there is a breach of unsecured PHI
• Follow the terms of this Notice

2. How We May Use and Disclose PHI

For Treatment
We may use or disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care.

For Payment
We may use PHI to manage billing or payment processes.

For Healthcare Operations
We may use PHI to evaluate the quality of care, train staff, or perform administrative duties.

As Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.

3. Your Rights Regarding PHI
You have the right to:
• Access your medical record
• Request corrections
• Request limits on certain uses or disclosures
• Request confidential communications
• Receive an accounting of disclosures
• Obtain a paper copy of this Notice at any time

Requests must be submitted in writing.

4. Complaints
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

The Menopause Clinic
info@menopauselouisiana.com

or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

5. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice as permitted by law. Updates will be posted on this page.