NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (HIPAA)
Pax Animi, LLC d/b/a Pax Animi Home Care
This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
Please review it carefully.
Effective Date: July 9th, 2026
Last Updated: July 9th, 2026
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Pax Animi Home Care is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
This Notice explains how we may use and disclose health information and what rights you have regarding that information.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of Protected Health Information ("PHI")
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Provide this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices
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Follow the terms of this Notice
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Notify affected individuals following certain breaches of unsecured PHI
WHAT IS PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION?
Protected Health Information (PHI) is individually identifiable information relating to:
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Your physical health
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Your mental health
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Health conditions
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Health care services received
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Payment for health care services
HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
For Treatment and Care Coordination
We may use or disclose health information to coordinate services and assist with care planning.
Examples:
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Coordinating care needs
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Discussing care schedules
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Communicating with authorized healthcare providers
For Payment Activities
We may use or disclose information to:
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Process payments
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Verify insurance information
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Collect outstanding balances
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Support reimbursement activities
For Health Care Operations
We may use information for:
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Quality assurance
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Employee training
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Compliance reviews
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Internal audits
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Licensing requirements
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by:
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Federal law
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State law
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Court orders
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Government investigations
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Law enforcement requests
Public Health and Safety
We may disclose information when legally authorized for:
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Public health reporting
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Disease prevention efforts
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Abuse or neglect reporting
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Safety-related investigations
Family Members and Caregivers
Unless you object, we may share relevant information with:
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Family members
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Caregivers
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Individuals involved in your care
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Personal representatives
to the extent necessary for involvement in your care.
USES REQUIRING YOUR AUTHORIZATION
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing PHI for purposes not otherwise permitted by law.
You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, subject to legal limitations.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
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Right to Access
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of certain health information maintained by Pax Animi.
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Right to Request Corrections
You may request amendment of health records you believe are inaccurate or incomplete.
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Right to Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
Although we are not always required to agree, we will comply when required by law.
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Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you through specific methods or locations.
Examples:
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Mobile phone instead of home phone
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Alternate mailing address
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Right to Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by Pax Animi.
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Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice
You have the right to obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.
COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.
Contact:
Privacy Officer
Pax Animi Home Care
15 Nashua Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 844-236-2600
Email: info@paxanimi.net
You may also file a complaint with the:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
Pax Animi reserves the right to revise this Notice.
Updated versions will be posted on our website and made available upon request.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pax Animi, LLC d/b/a Pax Animi Home Care
15 Nashua Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 844-236-2600
Phone: 857-355-2600
Email: info@paxanimi.net
Website: https://www.paxanimi.net