Notice of Privacy Practices
This Notice of Privacy Practices ("Notice") describes how medical and health information about you may be used and disclosed by Heartili, Inc. and its affiliated products, including Wholecare+ ("Heartili," "Wholecare+," "we," or "us"), and how you can access this information.
This Notice applies only when Heartili receives, creates, maintains, or transmits Protected Health Information ("PHI") on behalf of a HIPAA-covered entity (such as a healthcare provider, health system, health plan, or employer-sponsored health program).
1. Our Role Under HIPAA
Heartili Inc. is generally a technology platform and not a healthcare provider.
However, when we work with covered entities, we may act as a Business Associate under HIPAA.
In those situations:
- We handle PHI only as permitted by our Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
- We follow HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
- The covered entity remains responsible for your care and primary HIPAA notices
If you use Heartili directly as a consumer without a provider partnership, this Notice does not apply. Please refer to our general Privacy Policy instead.
2. Information We Protect
When acting as a Business Associate, we may receive or create PHI such as:
- Identifying information (name, date of birth, contact details)
- Health and wellness data
- Care coordination information
- Reports, summaries, or visit preparation materials
- Device-generated or user-entered health data
3. How We May Use and Disclose PHI
We may use or disclose PHI only as permitted by HIPAA and our agreements.
a. To Support Healthcare Operations
We may use PHI to:
- Provide care coordination tools
- Generate summaries, insights, or reports requested by providers
- Support quality improvement and system performance
- Enable secure communication and data exchange
b. For Administrative and Operational Purposes
We may use PHI to:
- Maintain and operate our technology
- Ensure security and compliance
- Respond to support requests from covered entities
c. As Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required by:
- Federal or state law
- Court orders or lawful processes
- Health oversight activities
d. De-Identified Information
We may create and use de-identified information that does not identify you.
De-identified data may be used for analytics, research, or product improvement.
4. Safeguards We Use to Protect PHI
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
- Encryption of PHI in transit and at rest where appropriate
- Role-based access controls
- Audit logging and monitoring
- Workforce training and compliance procedures
5. Your Rights Regarding PHI
When Heartili acts as a Business Associate, you have rights under HIPAA, which are generally exercised through the covered entity (your provider or health plan).
These rights include:
Right to Access
You may request access to your PHI through your healthcare provider.
Right to Amend
You may request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.
Right to Restrict Uses and Disclosures
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures, subject to provider approval.
6. Breach Notification
If a breach of unsecured PHI occurs:
- We will notify the covered entity without unreasonable delay
- The covered entity is responsible for notifying affected individuals as required by HIPAA
- We will cooperate fully in investigation and mitigation efforts
7. Our Responsibilities
When acting as a Business Associate, we are required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of PHI
- Use PHI only as permitted by law and contract
- Ensure subcontractors also protect PHI
- Report privacy or security incidents as required
8. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice from time to time to reflect changes in law or operations.
Updated versions will be made available to covered entity partners.
9. Questions or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated:
- Contact your healthcare provider or health plan directly
- You may also contact us using the information below
You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without fear of retaliation.
10. Contact Information
Heartili, Inc.
Email: info@healthful-benefits.com
Website: www.healthful-benefits.com