"We: refers to Thomas Wolfe, PT, DPT, CSCS or Kennedi Henneberger, PT, DPT or Nicole Oberdorf, PT, DPT or Keri Jones, PT, DPT, Dr. Madison Ryan Fisher, DPT, Dr. Ellen Jordahl, DPT
"You" or "yours" refers to any individual receiving treatment by Thomas Wolfe, PT,
DPT, CSCS or Kennedi Henneberger PT, DPT or Nicole Oberdorf PT, DPT or Keri Jones PT, DPT, Dr. Madison Ryan Fisher, DPT, Dr. Ellen Jordahl, DPT .
Employees Federal law - means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and related
privacy rules -- requires Thomas Wolfe, PT, DPT, CSCS or Kennedi Henneberger PT, DPT or Nicole Oberdorf PT, DPT, or Keri Jones PT, DPT, Dr. Madison Ryan Fisher, DPT, Dr. Ellen Jordahl, DPT to keep your health
information private. We are not allowed to use or disclose it unless we receive your
permission or unless permitted by law. Federal law requires us to give you this Notice of
our legal duties and privacy practices. This Notice is to inform you of uses and disclosures
of your health information that we may make. It also informs you of your rights and our
duties with regard to this health information.
We must follow the terms of this Notice. We do reserve the right to change the terms of this
Notice and make the new Notice provisions apply to all the health information we keep.
This includes health information we had prior to any change in this Notice. We must
promptly change this Notice when there is a material change to our uses or disclosures,
your rights, our duties and other related circumstances. To receive such Notices by email,
you should tell the contact listed at the end of this Notice.
USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Federal law permits us to use and disclose protected health information for purposes of
treatment, payment and health care operations as those terms are defined under federal
law. We will comply with any state or federal law that is more restrictive as to our uses and
disclosures of protected health information.
There are also times when federal law permits or requires us to use or disclose your
information without your written permission.
Additionally, where appropriate, we may disclose protected health information to a group
health plan or plan sponsor in accordance with federal law.
Permitted Disclosures:
We may not make all of the uses and disclosures listed here, but federal law permits use or
disclosure of your information without your permission
• When we disclose your information to you.
• To third party non-Wolfe Physical Therapy PLLC associates that perform services for us or on our
behalf.
• Where disclosure is required by law.
• To a public health authority authorized by law to collect or receive your information to
prevent or control disease, injury or disability or when reviewing reports of child abuse or
for the conduct of other authorized public health activities and responsibilities.
• To a health oversight agency for such activities.
• For judicial and administrative proceedings.
• To a law enforcement official for a law enforcement purpose.
• To a medical examiner for the purpose of identifying a deceased person, determining the
cause of death, or other duties authorized by law.
• To organ donor organizations in order to aid in such donations.
• For certain research purposes authorized by and subject to federal law.
• To avert a serious threat to health or safety.
• To government officials regarding military personnel and certain domestic and foreign
government officials for certain functions authorized by federal law.
• To comply with workers' compensation and other similar programs.
Required Disclosures
We must disclose your information when required by the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services to make sure we comply with federal law.
We are also required, with certain exceptions, to provide you with access to inspect and
obtain a copy of your information that we keep. See "Federal Law Provides You with the
Right to Inspect and Copy Protected Health Information" below.
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RIGHT TO REQUEST RESTRICTIONS:
You have the right to request that restrictions be placed on certain uses and disclosures of
your information.
We are not required to agree. If we do agree, we may not use or disclose any of your
information except where you need emergency treatment. We may end an agreement to
restrict as allowed by federal law. If you wish additional information, you should write to
the contact listed at the end of this Notice.
FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATIVE
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: If
you choose to have your information sent to you by a means of your choice or to an address
of your choice, we will do so if the request is reasonable. You must clearly state that
disclosure of all or any part of your information could endanger you if not sent per your
choice. Any such request should be sent in writing to the contact listed at the end of this
Notice. If you wish additional information, you should write to the contact listed at the end
of this Notice.
FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND COPY
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: You have the right to inspect and copy your information,
certain information relating to civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, and certain
information prohibited by law from disclosure. Any request should be sent in writing to the
contact listed at the end of this Notice. If you wish additional information, you should write
to the contact listed at the end of this Notice.
FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RIGHT TO A PAPER COPY OF THIS NOTICE:
You have the right, even if you have agreed to receive notice by email, to get a paper copy
of this Notice. All requests should be in writing and sent to the contact listed at the end of
this Notice.
FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. If you
believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to complain to us by
writing to the contact listed at the end of this Notice. Federal law prohibits retaliation
against you for filing such a complaint. The contact listed at the end of this Notice is also
available to provide you information regarding questions you have or other information
concerning this Notice.
THE CONTACT TO WHOM YOU SHOULD ADDRESS YOUR COMPLAINT IS:
Thomas Wolfe, PT, DPT, CSCS
License # 1342296
Telephone Number: 512-964-1844
The effective date of this notice is 08/18/2022.
We are authorized to release pertinent medical information to your referring physician.
We are authorized to release medical information to your insurance company regarding coverage for
services performed with the patient.