Last Updated: December 8, 2025

This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

McNames Mental Health (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.

1. Our Responsibilities Under HIPAA

We are legally required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

• Provide you with this Notice describing our privacy practices

• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy of your information

• Follow the terms of this Notice and apply them consistently

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or share your PHI for the following purposes without additional written authorization:

Treatment

To provide, coordinate, or manage your care, including consultations or referrals to other healthcare providers.

Payment

To bill and receive payment from you, your insurance company, or third-party payers.

Healthcare Operations

For activities that improve our services—such as quality assessment, staff training, accreditation, auditing, or compliance reviews.

As Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required by federal or state law, including:

• Court orders or subpoenas

• Public health reporting

• Oversight agencies

• Worker’s compensation

• Situations involving threats to health or safety

We only disclose the minimum necessary information for these purposes.

3. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

We will not use or disclose your PHI for the following without your explicit written permission:

• Marketing

• Sale of your health information

• Psychotherapy notes (if applicable)

• Any use not described in this Notice

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

4. Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:

Access Your Records

Request copies of your medical and billing records in paper or electronic format.

Request Corrections

Ask us to correct PHI you believe is incomplete or inaccurate.

Request Confidential Communications

Specify how and where we communicate with you (e.g., alternate phone number or email).

Request Restrictions

Ask us to restrict certain uses or disclosures of your PHI. While we are not required to agree, we will accommodate when possible.

Receive a List of Disclosures

Request an accounting of certain disclosures we have made in the past six years.

Receive This Notice

You may request a digital or printed copy of this Notice at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
info@mcnamesmentalhealth.com

5. Telehealth Privacy

We use secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth technology to protect your privacy. All video sessions are encrypted, and no part of your appointment is recorded or stored without your consent.

6. Safeguarding Your Information

We implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards, including:

• Encrypted communication systems

• Secure electronic health record platforms

• Role-based access to PHI

• Password-protected devices

• Regular security monitoring

Despite these protections, no system can guarantee absolute security. We continually evaluate our safeguards to protect your information.

7. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice at any time. Changes apply to all PHI we maintain, and the updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact for Questions or Complaints

If you have concerns about your privacy rights or believe they were violated, you may contact:

McNames Mental Health
Email: info@mcnamesmentalhealth.com
Phone: 602-613-5022
Office (administrative only):
90 S. Kyrene Rd., Suite 4
Chandler, AZ 85226

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.