Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Holism Inc.

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

Last Updated: April 16, 2026


1. Introduction

Holism Inc. ("Holism," "Holism Health," "we," "us," or "our") operates a holistic health marketplace and practice management platform (the "Platform") that connects Patients with holistic, integrative, and complementary medicine Practitioners.

This Notice of Privacy Practices ("Notice") describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information ("PHI") and outlines your rights under HIPAA.

This Notice applies to PHI that we create, receive, maintain, or transmit in connection with the clinical and care-related features of our Platform.

2. Our Role Under HIPAA

Holism generally operates as a Business Associate to Practitioners on our Platform, who are Covered Entities under HIPAA.

  • We handle PHI on behalf of Practitioners under Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
  • In certain cases, where Holism independently determines how PHI is used, we may act as a Covered Entity

3. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

3.1 Treatment

We may use and share your PHI to support your care.

3.2 Payment

We may use your PHI to facilitate payment for services.

3.3 Healthcare Operations

We may use your PHI to operate and improve the Platform.

3.4 Business Associates

We may share PHI with trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf.

3.5 As Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.

3.6 Public Health and Safety

We may disclose PHI to prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety.

3.7 With Your Authorization

For any use not described, we will obtain your written authorization.

4. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Amend
  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
  • Right to Request Restrictions
  • Right to Request Confidential Communications
  • Right to a Copy of This Notice

5. Holism's Duties to Protect Your PHI

  • Maintain privacy and security of PHI
  • Implement safeguards
  • Limit access
  • Maintain audit logs
  • Notify you of breaches

We do not sell or use PHI for advertising.

6. Platform-Specific Considerations

  • Practitioners may maintain separate records
  • Holism may not store all clinical data
  • Some PHI handled by third parties

7. Complaints

You may file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

8. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice and will post updates with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

Holism Inc.
Privacy Officer
Email: contact@holism.health
Support: support@holism.health
Website: https://holism.health