Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Geric New Dawn Psychiatry, PLLC collects, protects, and uses your information. As a psychiatric practice, our priority is maintaining the absolute confidentiality of your personal and health data.

1. HIPAA Compliance & Protected Health Information (PHI)

We strictly adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your medical records, treatment plans, and personal identity are protected by federal law. We do not share your health information without your explicit written consent, except for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

2. Information We Collect

To provide high-quality care, we collect the following:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, date of birth, address, and contact information.

  • Clinical Records: Health history, psychiatric evaluations, and medication logs.

  • Insurance Details: Provider information and policy numbers for billing.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses or cookies via our secure telehealth platform to ensure session stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively to:

  • Provide diagnostic evaluations and medication management.

  • Coordinate care with your other healthcare providers (with your consent).

  • Process insurance claims and billing.

  • Send appointment reminders via secure SMS or email.

4. Telehealth & Data Security

All virtual sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video platforms. We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to your digital records.

5. Your Rights

As a patient, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your medical records.

  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information.

  • Receive an accounting of how your PHI has been shared.

  • Revoke consent for data sharing at any time.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or practice operations. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the current policy.


Contact Us

For questions regarding your privacy or to file a request regarding your data, please contact:

Privacy Officer Geric New Dawn Psychiatry, PLLC
Phone: (641) 814-6161
Email: info@gericnewdawnpsychiatry.com