BALANCED CARE CHIROPRACTIC, LLC

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: June 4, 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Balanced Care Chiropractic is required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We will notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information. We will follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and provide you with a copy upon request.  

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use and disclose your health information for:

  • Treatment – To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
  • Payment – To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other third parties.
  • Healthcare Operations – To operate our practice, improve patient care, train staff, conduct quality improvement activities, and comply with legal requirements.  

OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES

We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law, including:

  • Public health activities
  • Health oversight activities
  • Workers' compensation claims
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Court orders and subpoenas
  • To avert a serious threat to health or safety
  • Military or national security activities when required by law  

APPOINTMENT REMINDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS

We may contact you by phone, voicemail, text message, email, mail, or patient portal regarding appointments, scheduling changes, treatment information, office updates, or other healthcare-related communications.  

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

We may share your information with trusted vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our practice, including electronic health record providers, billing services, and technology vendors. These parties are required by law to protect your information.  

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Obtain a copy of your medical records
  • Request corrections to your records
  • Request restrictions on certain disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
  • Obtain a paper copy of this notice
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated  

QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS 

If you have questions or concerns regarding this notice or our privacy practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer:

Dr. Stephanie Pittenger

Balanced Care Chiropractic, LLC

2500 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 965

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-466-5157

DrStephanie@BalancedCareChiro.com  

We reserve the right to revise this notice and make the revised notice effective for all protected health information we mai