Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Medical Home Development Group we respect your privacy and is committed to
protecting your personal information. As a mental health organization, we take special
care in safeguarding your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information through our website:
www.Mhdgroups.net.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:
– Personal Information : Name, email address, phone number, and other identifying
information you voluntarily provide (e.g., via contact forms, appointment requests, or
newsletter sign-ups).
– Protected Health Information (PHI) : If you submit health-related details through our
website (e.g., symptoms, medical history, insurance info), this may be considered PHI
under HIPAA.
– Technical Information : IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general usage
data through cookies and analytics tools.

2. HIPAA Compliance and PHI Protection

We comply with HIPAA regulations regarding the use and disclosure of PHI. We only
collect PHI through secure means and use it strictly for:
– Scheduling appointments or consultations
– Responding to inquiries related to your care
– Facilitating billing or insurance verification (if applicable)
– Providing services or coordinating care
We do not use or disclose PHI for marketing purposes without your explicit written
authorization.

3. How We Use Non-PHI Information

Information that does not fall under HIPAA may be used to:
– Improve website functionality and user experience
– Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
– Analyze trends and monitor site performance

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect both
personal and health information. This includes encryption, secure forms, access
controls, and regular review of data handling practices.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share PHI as permitted or required by HIPAA, including:
– With healthcare providers for treatment coordination
– With insurance companies for payment processing
– With third-party vendors under HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreements
(BAAs)
– When legally required (e.g., court orders or public health reporting)
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

6. Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:
– Request access to your PHI
– Request corrections to your health records
– Receive an accounting of disclosures
– Request restrictions on how your information is used
– Request confidential communication methods
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for basic analytics but do not use them to collect PHI. You may disable
cookies in your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy or
HIPAA compliance. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect
information from minors without parental or legal guardian consent.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a
revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, contact:
Medical Home Development Group
Email: info@Mhdgroups.net
Phone: (202) 684-2784
Mailing Address: 2112 F Street NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20037
Privacy Officer Contact: Zarfishan Zahid, MD