Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA).

Effective Date: 08/15/2025
Provider: Michelle Brown, D.H.Sc., MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
Practice Name: Michelle Brown NP, LLC
Licensed Autonomous Nurse Practitioner in Florida & Colorado

This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and shared, and how you can access this information. Please read it carefully.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Get a copy of your medical record – You can ask to see or get a copy of your health and billing records.

  • Ask us to correct your record – If you think something is wrong or missing, you can request a correction.

  • Request confidential communications – You may ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, only on your cell phone or via secure email).

  • Request restrictions – You may ask us not to share certain information for treatment, payment, or operations. While we will consider your request, we may not be able to agree if it impacts your care.

  • Get a list of disclosures – You can request a list of certain times we have shared your health information, going back six years.

  • Get a copy of this Notice – You can request a paper or electronic copy at any time.

  • Choose someone to act for you – If you have given someone medical power of attorney or they are your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights.

  • File a complaint – If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Your Choices

You have the right to decide how we share your information in certain cases, such as:

  • Sharing information with family, friends, or caregivers involved in your care.

  • Sharing information during disaster relief situations.

  • Using your information for marketing or fundraising purposes.

We will obtain your written authorization before using your information for purposes not described in this Notice.

How We Use and Share Information

We typically use or share your health information in these ways:

  • For your treatment – To provide and coordinate your healthcare.

  • For payment – To bill you or your insurance for services.

  • For healthcare operations – To improve care, train staff, or manage the practice.

We may also share your information when required by law, including:

  • Reporting public health issues such as communicable diseases.

  • Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

  • Responding to court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes.

  • Complying with state laws, including:

    • Florida Statute §456.057 (confidentiality of medical records).

    • Colorado Revised Statutes §25-1-801 (written consent required for most disclosures).

Our Responsibilities

  • We are required by law to keep your health information safe and private.

  • We must notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information.

  • We must follow the duties and practices described in this Notice.

  • We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you give us written permission.

Data Security

We use secure systems to protect your information, including encrypted telehealth platforms, secure email, and HIPAA-compliant record storage. While we take precautions, no system is 100% secure.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:

Michelle Brown NP, LLC
150 S Pine Island Rd, Ste 300
Plantation, FL 33324
support@mbrownhealth.com
(954) 247-8055

To file a complaint with HHS:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
1-877-696-6775
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints