Privacy Policy
Care Point of Boston
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/23/2025
Welcome to Care Point of Boston, a comprehensive outpatient mental health and addiction treatment provider located in Massachusetts. We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This Privacy Policy explains how our organization collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your PHI in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state laws.
1. Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Care Point of Boston may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: We may use and share your PHI to provide and coordinate your care, including communicating with other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.
Payment: Your PHI may be used for billing and payment purposes, such as verifying insurance coverage, submitting claims, and collecting payment for services provided.
Healthcare Operations: We may use PHI to support our healthcare operations, including quality assurance, staff training, compliance activities, and business management.
Required by Law: In certain situations, we may be legally obligated to disclose your PHI, such as reporting cases of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Public Health: We may share PHI for public health activities, such as reporting communicable diseases or monitoring health outcomes.
Safety and Threats: We may disclose PHI to prevent or lessen a serious threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of others. This may include sharing information with law enforcement or other authorities if necessary.
2. Your Rights Regarding PHI
As a client of Care Point of Boston, you have the following rights related to your PHI:
Right to Access: You may request and obtain a copy of your PHI that we maintain.
Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Restrict Use/Disclosure: You may request limitations on how your PHI is used or disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
Right to Confidential Communications: You may request to receive communications about your PHI through alternative means or at alternative locations.
Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Care Point of Boston or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Our Legal Duties
Care Point of Boston is required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices. We take your privacy seriously and comply with all applicable laws and regulations to protect your information.
4. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices or how your PHI is used and disclosed, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer
Care Point of Boston
Phone: 413-848-6775
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or to meet legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.
Thank you for choosing Care Point of Boston for your care. Your privacy, confidentiality, and well-being are our highest priorities.