Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices explains how medical and personal information about you may be collected, used, and shared, and how you can access that information. Please read it carefully.

About Us

MIND-BODY SYNERGY MEDICAL SERVICES LLC, doing business as Mind-Body Synergy ("we," "our," or "us"), is a healthcare provider offering primary care, telehealth services, wellness care, weight management, and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). We are a Covered Entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

We are legally required to protect the privacy of your health information and to follow the privacy practices described in this notice.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide healthcare services and operate our practice, which may include:

  • Name, phone number, and email address
  • Date of birth
  • Appointment and scheduling details
  • Medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment information
  • Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) data, when applicable
  • Insurance and billing information
  • Communication preferences, including consent for SMS messaging

How We Use Your Information

Treatment

We may use and share your health information to provide medical care and coordinate treatment with healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Payment

Your information may be used to bill for services and receive payment. This may include sharing required details with insurance companies or billing service providers.

Healthcare Operations

We may use information for practice operations such as quality improvement, staff training, compliance activities, administrative management, and patient safety efforts.

Permitted Uses and Disclosures Without Authorization

Your health information may be used or disclosed without your written authorization when allowed or required by law, including:

  • To comply with federal or state laws
  • For public health and safety activities
  • For government oversight, audits, or investigations
  • To prevent serious harm to you or others
  • For law enforcement or legal proceedings
  • For approved research purposes

Communications With You

We may contact you regarding:

  • Appointment reminders and confirmations
  • Care follow-ups and coordination
  • Practice or service notifications
  • Billing or administrative matters

Communications may be sent via phone, email, or text message if you have provided consent.

SMS (Text Messaging) Privacy

If you provide your mobile number and agree to receive text messages, Mind-Body Synergy may send SMS messages related to:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Care follow-ups
  • Practice notifications
  • Billing reminders

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

We do not sell, rent, or share phone numbers or SMS consent for marketing purposes.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.

Message and data rates may apply.

Reply HELP for customer support

SMS Terms & Conditions and Consent

By opting in to receive SMS messages from our practice via web forms or other channels, you agree to receive messages including:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Customer care updates
  • Security alerts / two-factor authentication
  • Public service announcements

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out at any time, email us at info@mindbodysynergy.us. For assistance, visit our website at www.mindbodysynergy.us.

SMS consent is private and not shared with third parties or affiliates.

Data Protection & Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, in accordance with HIPAA and applicable laws.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and obtain copies of your health information
  • Request corrections or updates to your records
  • Request limits on certain uses or disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • Receive notification of a breach of unsecured information
  • Request a list of certain disclosures
  • Obtain a paper copy of this notice at any time

Requests must be submitted in writing. We will respond within legally required timeframes.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your health information
  • Provide this Privacy Policy and Notice
  • Follow the terms described in this notice

We may update this policy as needed. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on this page.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us directly. We will not retaliate against you for submitting a complaint.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

MIND-BODY SYNERGY MEDICAL SERVICES LLC

Office Manager (Privacy Officer)

info@mindbodysynergy.us
Columbia, MD 21044