HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: August 13, 2026

Sweazy Chiropractic PLLC

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed by Sweazy Chiropractic PLLC and how you can obtain access to this information.

Please review it carefully.

Your Health Information and Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Obtain a copy of your health information in paper or electronic form, as permitted by law.
• Request corrections to your health information.
• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.
• Request that we communicate with you by alternative means or at an alternative location.
• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your health information.
• Receive a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your health information without your written authorization for purposes permitted by law, including:

Treatment

We may use or disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your chiropractic care and related health services.

Payment

We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for services we provide to you.

Health Care Operations

We may use or disclose your health information for activities necessary to operate our practice, including quality assessment, business planning, compliance activities, and other activities permitted by law.

Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures

We may also use or disclose health information when permitted or required by law, including for certain public health activities, health oversight activities, legal proceedings, law enforcement purposes, workers’ compensation purposes, and other circumstances authorized by federal or state law.

We may disclose health information to individuals involved in your care or payment for your care when permitted by law.

We may also disclose health information when required by law.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Uses and disclosures of your health information that are not otherwise permitted or required by law generally require your written authorization.

You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent we have already relied upon the authorization.

Your Health Information Rights

Right to Inspect and Copy

You may request access to your health information and obtain a copy, subject to limitations permitted by law.

Right to Request an Amendment

If you believe information in your records is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we amend the information.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information. We are not required to agree to every requested restriction, except where required by law.

Right to Request Confidential Communications

You may request that we contact you in a particular way or at a particular location.

Right to a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time. An electronic copy may also be available on our website.

Our Responsibilities

Sweazy Chiropractic is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of your health information;
• Provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices;
• Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect; and
• Notify you as required by law following a breach of unsecured protected health information.

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and this Notice. If we make a material change, the revised Notice will be made available as required by law.

Additional Privacy Protections

Certain health information may be subject to additional federal or state privacy protections. For example, records relating to substance use disorder treatment may be subject to additional protections under federal law, including 42 CFR Part 2, when applicable.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:

Sweazy Chiropractic PLLC
Danville, Kentucky
859-209-2204
Hagen@sweazychiro.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Acknowledgment of Receipt

You will be asked to acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Privacy Practices. Signing an acknowledgment does not mean that you have authorized any use or disclosure of your health information beyond what is permitted by law.

Effective Date: August 13, 2026