Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Moore Integrative MDEffective Date: July 23, 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

At Moore Integrative MD, protecting your privacy is an essential part of providing compassionate, personalized medical care. We are committed to safeguarding your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable federal and state laws.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).

  • Provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices.

  • Notify you if a breach of unsecured PHI occurs that may compromise your information.

  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your Protected Health Information for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your medical care. This may include consulting with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment, reviewing laboratory or imaging results, prescribing medications, coordinating referrals, and communicating with you regarding your care.

Payment

Although Moore Integrative MD is a direct-pay (cash-pay) medical practice, we may use your information to process payments, provide invoices or receipts, or assist you with documentation you request for reimbursement from your insurance company, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or other third-party payer.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information to operate and improve our practice, including:

  • Quality improvement activities

  • Staff training

  • Business management

  • Licensing and accreditation

  • Risk management

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Electronic health record management

Appointment Reminders and Practice Communications

We may contact you by telephone, secure patient portal, email, voicemail, or text message regarding:

  • Appointment scheduling and reminders

  • Follow-up recommendations

  • Laboratory or imaging notifications

  • Billing matters

  • Administrative communications related to your care

You may request alternative methods of communication whenever reasonably possible.

Individuals Involved in Your Care

Unless you object, we may share relevant health information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care when appropriate or when permitted by law.

Required by Law

We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law, including:

  • Public health reporting

  • Court orders or subpoenas

  • Law enforcement requests

  • Workers' compensation claims

  • Health oversight activities

  • Other legally required disclosures

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access Your Medical Records

Request to inspect or receive a copy of your medical records, subject to applicable laws.

Request Corrections

Request that we amend information you believe is incomplete or inaccurate.

Request Confidential Communications

Ask us to communicate with you in a particular way or at a particular location.

Request Restrictions

Request limits on certain uses or disclosures of your health information. While we will consider all requests, we may not be required to agree except where required by law.

Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

Request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.

Receive a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.

File a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Moore Integrative MD or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

We will never retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Your Choices

You have choices regarding certain uses and disclosures of your health information, including communications with family members, appointment reminders, and certain non-treatment communications. Please let us know your preferences, and we will accommodate reasonable requests whenever possible.

Electronic Communication

Moore Integrative MD utilizes secure technologies, including a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record and patient communication systems, to help protect your information.

While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, standard email and text messaging may not always be fully secure. Unless otherwise directed by our office, please avoid sending highly sensitive personal health information through unsecured electronic communications.

Website

Information submitted through our website is governed by our Website Privacy Policy. Visiting our website or completing an online contact form does not establish a physician–patient relationship.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and made available upon request. The revised Notice will apply to all Protected Health Information maintained by our practice.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Moore Integrative MD

Email: shelley@mooreintegrativemd.com

Phone: (970) 598-5012

Website: www.mooreintegrativemd.com

Mailing Address: 315 Canyon Ave Suite 2A, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Moore Integrative MD using the contact information above, or

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice for Civil Rights

You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.