HIPAA
Last updated: April 2026 · Humble, TX
This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.
This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
You can request a copy of your medical records in electronic or paper format.
We typically provide this within 30 days. A reasonable fee may apply.
You may request corrections to your medical record if you believe information is incorrect or incomplete.
You may request that we contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
We will honor all reasonable requests.
You may ask us not to use or share certain information for treatment, payment, or operations.
We are not required to agree, but we will consider your request.
If you pay for services out-of-pocket in full, you may request that we not share that information with your health insurer.
You may request a list of disclosures of your health information for up to six years prior.
One report per year is provided at no cost.
You may request a paper or electronic copy at any time.
If you have a medical power of attorney or legal guardian, that individual may act on your behalf.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint:
Luminous Health & Wellness
hi@luminoushealthandwellness.com
(832) 391-5300
Or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights:
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
1-877-696-6775
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
If you have a medical power of attorney or legal guardian, that individual may act on your behalf.
You have control over how we share your information in certain situations.
You may choose whether we share information with:
Family members or individuals involved in your care
Disaster relief organizations
If you are unable to make decisions, we may share information if it is in your best interest.
We will never share your information for:
Marketing purposes without written authorization
Sale of your information
Most psychotherapy notes
We use your health information in the following ways:
We use and share your information to provide, coordinate, and manage your care.
We use your information to run our practice, improve care, and manage operations.
Although we operate as a direct pay practice, we may use or disclose information if needed for billing-related documentation or patient reimbursement purposes.
We may share your information with laboratories (such as LabCorp) and pharmacies to facilitate your care.
Electronic Medical Records and Patient Portal
Your information is stored in our electronic medical record system and accessible through a secure patient portal.
Use of Artificial Intelligence for Documentation
We may use HIPAA-compliant artificial intelligence tools to assist with clinical documentation during visits.
These tools are used to improve accuracy and efficiency while maintaining strict privacy and security standards.
You may request not to have AI-assisted documentation used during your visit.
We may share your information when required or permitted by law, including:
Public health and safety reporting
Preventing serious threats to health or safety
Reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
Health oversight activities
Legal proceedings or court orders
Law enforcement requests
Workers’ compensation claims
Research (when permitted by law)
We are required by law to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
Notify you in the event of a data breach
Follow the terms of this notice
Provide you with a copy of this notice
We will not use or share your information outside of what is described here without your written permission.
You may revoke permission at any time in writing.
We may update this Notice at any time.
The updated version will be available on our website and in our office.
If you have questions about these Terms:
Luminous Health & Wellness
13531 Will Clayton Pkwy, Ste 700
Humble, TX 77346
Email: hi@luminoushealthandwellness.com
Phone: (832) 391-5300
