Privacy Policy for Good Path Health Services

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

At Good Path Health Services, Inc., we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information across all our services, including in-person care and use of our website at https://goodpathhs.com.

• Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Identifiers (e.g., name, date of birth, email, phone number)
• Health and medical data (diagnosis, treatment, medication, progress notes)
• Billing and insurance information
• Communications (including SMS if you opt in)
• Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools
• How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide mental and behavioral health services
• Process payments and insurance claims
• Schedule appointments and send reminders
• Maintain treatment records and coordinate care
• Communicate updates, notices, or follow-ups
• Ensure safety, security, and legal compliance
• HIPAA Compliance

We are a HIPAA-covered entity and adhere to all applicable laws governing the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI). Access to your PHI is restricted to authorized personnel only, and all data is protected through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

• Cookies & Web Tracking

We use cookies to improve the performance and functionality of our website. This includes traffic analysis and anonymous visitor behavior tracking. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

• Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information, SMS opt-in data, or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. We may share information:

• With service providers under HIPAA-compliant agreements
• When required by law or public health authorities
• To coordinate care with other medical providers upon your consent
• Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your health records
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request restrictions or confidential communication
• Withdraw consent for SMS messaging
• File a complaint with HHS if your privacy rights are violated
• Our Technology:
  At our clinic, your care is our top priority. To ensure that we can give you our full attention during your visits, we use a HIPPA compliant AI Scribe tool. This AI-powered tool assists us by turning our conversations into written drafts, which means your clinician can focus more on you and less on paperwork. Your clinician/provider will compose the final note, assisted by the existing draft.
• Use of AI-Assisted Documentation

  To provide you with attentive and personalized care, our providers use a secure AI-powered dictation tool during your visit. This technology helps streamline documentation, allowing your provider to focus more fully on you and your health concerns. All information is handled confidentially and securely, in accordance with HIPAA and clinic standards.

• SMS Communication

If you opt in to receive SMS communication:

• You may receive appointment reminders or follow-up care notifications
• Message frequency may vary (up to 5 per week)
• You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP”
• Message and data rates may apply per your carrier
• Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our services are intended for patients and guardians with appropriate legal authority.

• Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

• Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Good Path Health Services, Inc.
Website: https://goodpathhs.com

SMS Terms & Conditions

1. SMS Consent Communication
   Phone numbers obtained through SMS opt-in will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2. Types of SMS Communications
   With your consent, we may send SMS messages for:
   • Appointment reminders
   • Follow-up care reminders

     • Example: “Hello, this is a reminder of your upcoming appointment with Onyebuchi Ogbo at Good Path Health Services on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”

3. Message Frequency
   Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week related to your
   Appointment reminders and Follow-up care reminders
4. Potential Fees
   Standard message and data rates may apply per your carrier’s plan.
5. Opt-In Method
   

   You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Good Path Health Services INC in the following ways.

   • By submitting an online form
6. Opt-Out Method
   To opt out, reply “STOP” to any message or contact us through our website.
7. Help
   Reply “HELP” for assistance or visit https://goodpathhs.com/contact.
8. Additional Options: 
   If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms. 
9. Standard Messaging Disclosure 
10. Message and data rates may apply.
11. You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
12. For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.
13. Message frequency may vary

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