Privacy Policy
Safeguarding your personal and health information is central to our practice
Last updated: March 28, 2026
Our Privacy Commitment
Talbot Health Services ("Talbot," "we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal and health data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we gather, utilize, safeguard, and share information when you visit talbothealthservices.com or engage with our treatment programs.
As a licensed healthcare provider, we operate under federal and state privacy statutes, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), which governs the handling of protected health information.
Data We Gather
Identifying Information
- Full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email
- Insurance plan details and billing information
- Emergency contact details
- Demographic data such as age and gender
Clinical Information
- Medical background and present health status
- Treatment documentation and clinical notes
- Prescription records and current medications
- Evaluation and screening outcomes
Digital Activity Data
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and session duration
- Cookies and comparable tracking technologies
How Your Data Is Used
Clinical Care
- - Deliver addiction treatment and Suboxone services
- - Coordinate with other healthcare professionals
- - Track treatment progress and outcomes
- - Maintain continuity across visits
Operations
- - Submit and process insurance claims
- - Manage appointment scheduling
- - Maintain accurate patient records
- - Support quality improvement initiatives
Outreach
- - Send appointment confirmations
- - Provide treatment-related updates
- - Share relevant health information
- - Announce new programs and services
Regulatory & Safety
- - Satisfy legal and regulatory obligations
- - Safeguard patient welfare
- - Detect and prevent fraud
- - Fulfill public health reporting duties
Circumstances Under Which We Share Data
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Sharing occurs only as authorized by law and as necessary to support your treatment.
With Written Authorization
When you provide a signed release of information
For Treatment Coordination
With other providers directly involved in your care
For Billing Purposes
With insurance companies to process claims on your behalf
Legal Obligations
When mandated by statute, court order, or public health authority
How We Protect Your Data
We maintain robust security controls to guard your information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Our protection strategy includes:
Technical Controls
- - Encrypted data in transit and at rest
- - Hardened servers and databases
- - Multi-factor authentication and access controls
- - Continuous security patching
Organizational Controls
- - Mandatory staff privacy training
- - Pre-employment background screening
- - Periodic security risk assessments
- - Documented incident response procedures
Your Privacy Rights
Inspect Your Records
Request to review or obtain copies of your treatment records and related documentation
Request Corrections
Ask us to amend information you believe is incorrect or incomplete
Limit Use or Sharing
Request restrictions on specific uses or disclosures of your information
Choose Communication Methods
Ask that we reach you through a particular channel or at a specific address
Submit a Complaint
Report privacy concerns without fear of retaliation
Privacy Questions?
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.