Legal & Accessibility Information

Accessibility Statement

Health by Design MD is committed to making our website and services accessible and welcoming to everyone.

We strive to ensure our website is easy to navigate and usable for individuals of all abilities, including those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we continuously work to improve our website to support a positive experience for all visitors.

Need Assistance?
If you experience any difficulty accessing information on our website or have suggestions on how we can improve accessibility, please contact us:

Health by Design MD
(314) 735-0780
We are happy to assist you.
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Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Effective Date: November 8, 2025

Health by Design MD
16100 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Suite 175
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 735-0780
Fax: (314) 735-1625

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
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Our Legal Duty

Health by Design MD is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of this notice.
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How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or share your health information without written authorization for:

1. Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services with other providers involved in your care.
2. Payment: To obtain payment for services, including providing receipts or submitting information for reimbursement when applicable.
3. Healthcare Operations: To support clinic functions such as quality improvement, staff training, and operational management.
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Other Uses and Disclosures Without Authorization

We may also disclose your information:
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1. When required by law (public health reporting, subpoenas, law enforcement)
2. To prevent or control disease, injury, or disability
3. For health oversight activities such as audits or inspections
4. To avert serious threats to health or safety
5. For organ or tissue donation
6. For workers’ compensation claims
7. With medical examiners, coroners, or funeral directors
8. For national security or military purposes, when required
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Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

We will not use or share your information for purposes not covered in this notice without your written permission, including:

1. Sale of health information.
2. Most sharing of psychotherapy notes (if applicable).

You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time.
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Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

1. Inspect and obtain copies of your medical records
2. Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate information
3. Request confidential communications
4. Request restrictions on certain disclosures
5. Receive an accounting of disclosures (excluding treatment, payment, and operations)
6. Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this notice
7. File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated

To exercise these rights, please contact our office in writing.
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Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Updates will be posted in our office and on our website and will apply to all patient information.
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Questions or Complaints

If you have questions or wish to file a complaint, please contact:

Health by Design MD
(314) 735-0780
(314) 735-1625

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