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Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information (PHI)

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

NewWeightNow Privacy Statement

This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes how NewWeightNow (“we”, “us”, or “our”) may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations and for other purposes permitted or required by law.

This Notice also describes your rights regarding your PHI.

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your PHI
  • Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
  • Follow the terms of this Notice

Uses and Disclosures of PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

a) Treatment

We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes communication with healthcare providers and coordination of your care.

b) Payment

We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services, including:

  • Insurance verification
  • Billing and collections
  • Sharing information with insurers or agencies

c) Healthcare Operations

We may use PHI for:

  • Quality assessment
  • Case management
  • Licensing and accreditation
  • Audits and legal services

d) As Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required by law.

e) Public Health and Safety

We may disclose PHI to:

  • Prevent disease or injury
  • Report abuse or neglect
  • Report reactions to medications
  • Notify individuals at risk

f) Health Oversight Activities

We may disclose PHI for:

  • Audits
  • Investigations
  • Inspections
  • Licensing

g) Judicial and Administrative Proceedings

We may disclose PHI in response to:

  • Court orders
  • Subpoenas
  • Legal processes

h) Law Enforcement

We may disclose PHI for law enforcement purposes when required.

i) Research

We may use PHI for approved research with privacy protections in place.

j) Organ and Tissue Donation

We may disclose PHI for organ donation purposes.

k) Workers’ Compensation

We may disclose PHI for work-related injury programs.

l) Military and Veterans

PHI may be disclosed as required by military authorities.

m) Inmates

PHI may be disclosed to correctional institutions if applicable.

Your Rights Regarding PHI

You have the following rights:

a) Right to Inspect and Copy

You can request access to your PHI. A reasonable fee may apply.

b) Right to Amend

You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete PHI.

c) Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You can request a record of disclosures made in the past six years.

d) Right to Request Restrictions

You can request limits on how your PHI is used or shared.

e) Right to Confidential Communications

You can request communication in a specific way or location.

f) Right to a Paper Copy

You may request a physical copy of this Notice.

g) Right to Breach Notification

You will be notified if your PHI is compromised.

Transmission of PHI

We ensure secure transmission of PHI through:

  • SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
  • Compliance with HIPAA standards (45 CFR 164)

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice. Updates will apply to all PHI we maintain.

The latest version will always be available on our website:
👉 https://www.newweightnow.com/

Complaints

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint:

  • With our Privacy Officer
  • With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

You will not face retaliation.

Contact Information

For questions or requests, contact:

NewWeightNow
Website: https://www.newweightnow.com/
Email: info@newweightnow.com/

State-Specific Privacy Rights

Some U.S. states provide additional protections.

California Residents

You have additional rights including:

  • Access to PHI in electronic format
  • Restrict disclosures if paid out-of-pocket
  • Protection under CMIA
  • Control over marketing use of PHI
  • Minor privacy protections

Additional State Protections

New York

Enhanced protection for:

  • HIV-related information
  • Mental health records
  • Genetic data

Texas

Additional requirements:

  • Consent for disclosures
  • Enhanced electronic safeguards
  • Secure PHI destruction

Florida

Additional protections for:

  • Mental health
  • HIV/AIDS data
  • Substance abuse records

Illinois

Includes:

  • Consent requirements
  • Breach notification obligations

Massachusetts

Includes:

  • Enhanced consent rules
  • Security safeguards

Final Note

This Notice follows the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services model and applies across all U.S. states, with additional protections where applicable.

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