HIPAA Notice

Effective Date: March 21, 2026

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

Who We Are

This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to Eat Grow Thrive, a virtual feeding and speech therapy practice operated by Elizabeth Cazier, M.S. CCC-SLP, CLC (Utah-based limited liability company). All services are provided remotely via HIPAA-compliant technology.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
• Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
• Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect

Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI is information that can identify you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition, the provision of health care to you, or payment for health care. Examples include your name, date of birth, medical/feeding history, treatment plans, session notes, and insurance information.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI without your authorization for the following purposes:

1. Treatment To provide, coordinate, or manage your health care (e.g., conducting virtual therapy sessions, consulting with your Registered Dietitian or other providers involved in your care).
2. Payment To obtain payment for services (e.g., submitting claims to insurance/Medicaid, billing you or your responsible party).
3. Health Care Operations For quality assessment, training, business management, compliance activities, and other administrative functions.
4. Appointment Reminders & Health-Related Communications To send reminders about appointments, follow-up care, or general health information (e.g., feeding tips newsletters).
5. As Required by Law When required to do so by federal, state, or local law (e.g., reporting child abuse, responding to court orders, public health reporting).
6. Other Permitted Uses
   • To avert a serious threat to health or safety
   • For research (with de-identification or waiver)
   • For workers’ compensation or similar programs
   • To coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors
   • For organ donation purposes

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for any purpose not listed above, including:

• Marketing purposes (except for face-to-face communications or promotional gifts of nominal value)
• Sale of PHI
• Psychotherapy notes (separate from other records)
• Any other use or disclosure not described in this notice

You may revoke authorization at any time in writing. Revocation does not affect actions already taken based on prior authorization.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the right to:

1. Receive a copy of this Notice at any time.
2. Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI (we are not required to agree to all requests).
3. Receive confidential communications in a reasonable alternative manner or location.
4. Inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI (with limited exceptions).
5. Request amendment of your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
6. Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI made by us (for the past 6 years, with exceptions).
7. Request restrictions on disclosures to health plans for payment or health care operations if you pay out-of-pocket in full for the service.
8. File a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, submit a written request to:

Elizabeth Cazier Eat Grow Thrive Email: hello@enjoyablemealtimes.com

We will respond within 30 days (or 60 days with extension if needed).

Our Duties We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy of your PHI
• Provide you this notice
• Abide by the terms of this notice
• Notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and update this notice. The revised notice will apply to all PHI we maintain. The current notice will always be posted on our website (enjoyablemealtimes.com) with the effective date.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or directly with:

Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Phone: 1-877-696-6775 Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.