Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Advanced Wellness Solutions, LLC
Formerly Health Expressions
Provider: Dr. Jennifer Miller, DC
Website: https://healthexpressions.com
Effective Date: March 24, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Legal Duty
Advanced Wellness Solutions, LLC (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”), to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI when required by law.
We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
PHI includes individually identifiable health information relating to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, the provision of healthcare to you, or payment for such care.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
1. Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes communication with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
2. Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for healthcare services provided to you. This may include billing, claims management, and communication with insurance providers.
3. Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose PHI for healthcare operations, including quality assessment, staff training, licensing, compliance activities, and administrative functions necessary to operate the practice.
4. Appointment Reminders and Communications
We may contact you to remind you of appointments or provide information related to your care, including treatment alternatives or health-related services that may be of interest to you.
5. Individuals Involved in Your Care
We may disclose PHI to family members, caregivers, or other individuals involved in your care, unless you object.
6. Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law, including public health reporting, law enforcement requests, or judicial proceedings.
7. Public Health and Safety
We may disclose PHI for public health purposes, including disease prevention, reporting adverse events, or responding to health threats.
8. Abuse, Neglect, or Domestic Violence
We may disclose PHI to appropriate authorities if we reasonably believe a patient is a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, as permitted by law.
9. Health Oversight Activities
We may disclose PHI to health oversight agencies for audits, investigations, inspections, or licensing activities.
10. Business Associates
We may share PHI with third-party “Business Associates” who perform services on our behalf (such as billing, IT, or compliance services), provided they agree to safeguard your information as required by law.
11. Other Uses and Disclosures
Uses and disclosures not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent we have already relied upon it.
Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
1. Right to Access
You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI, subject to certain limitations under applicable law.
2. Right to Amend
You have the right to request that we amend your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
3. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by the Practice.
4. Right to Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI. While we are not required to agree to all requests, we will consider them in accordance with applicable law.
5. Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you using alternative methods or at alternative locations.
6. Right to a Paper Copy
You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
7. Right to Be Notified of a Breach
You have the right to be notified in the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI, as required by law.
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice
- Notify you if a breach of your information occurs
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
To file a complaint with HHS, visit:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html
Contact Information
Privacy Officer: Dr Hans
Advanced Wellness Solutions, LLC
100 Park Ave Suite 108A
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-575-4458
Contact Page: healthexpressions.com/contact
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will be effective for all PHI we maintain and will be made available on our website and upon request.
