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Initial paper work for people takes about 25 minutes. All necessary forms can be printed off from the 'Forms' page on the website or they can be obtained from Dr. Fochios' office prior to the first visit. Please call 828 254-2773 if you have questions.
Chinese Medicine/ Laser Initial - $100.00
This session goes into depth about the primary reason for the visit and additional information including lifestyle. This appointment is approximately an hour and a half.
Chinese Medicine/ Laser Follow Up - $80.00
This allows for more treatment time as the initial intake is completed in the first visit. This visit is approximately an hour.
Community Acupuncture People/ Veterinary Laser - $45.00
Shorter Treatment Session to work on specific targeted issues. This visit is approximately 30 minutes.
Initial Veterinary Chinese Med Consult - $90.00
Consultations, Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine for Animals are done by Dr. Andrea Fochios. About an hour.
Follow Up Veterinary Chinese Med Visit - $70.00
Follow up Acupuncture treatment or herbal consultation. About 40 minutes.
Laser Additional for people - 15 minute increments - $25.00
Cancellation Policy
If you can not keep your appointment, please call within 24 hours to avoid a missed appointment fee. Call (828) 254-2773 or email DrAndrea@PeopleandPetsAcupuncture.com
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICIES (HIPPA)
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICIES (HIPPA)
(INFORMATION FOR YOUR FILES)
People & Pets Acupuncture is dedicated to providing service with respect for human dignity. Protecting your privacy and healthcare information is fundamental in the course of our relationship. This notice will remain in effect until it is replaced or amended by changes in law.
We gather personal information and health information in several ways:
-Information we receive from you.
-Information we receive from other healthcare providers.
-Information we receive from third party payers.
This information is used for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. You should be aware that during the course of our relationship with you we will likely use and disclose protected health information (PHI) about you for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. PHI is information about you that may identify you and relates to your past, present, and future physical or mental health condition, and is related to health care services.
You may specifically authorize us to use your protected health information for any purpose or to disclose your health information by submitting the authorization in writing. Such disclosures will be made to any personal representative you choose for your protected health information.
Marketing
People & Pets Acupuncture will not use your health information for marketing communications without your written authorization. We may at times send newsletters, appointment reminders or other information and communications to you via phone call, postal service, email, or text messages.
Disclosure
People & Pets Acupuncture may use or disclose your Protected Health Information when required by law.
Patient Rights
-Upon authorization from you in writing, you have the right to access, review, or receive copies of your healthcare records. (Copying may incur a reasonable fee).
-Upon written request, you have the right to receive a list of items this office has disclosed about your health care information.
-You have the right to request that this office place additional restrictions on disclosure of your Protected Health Information.
-You have the right to request that we amend your Protected Health Information: the request must be made in writing.
-You have a right to receive all notices in writing.
If you have questions, complaints, or want more information, please contact the office or
contact: Dr. Andrea L. Fochios, M.A., D.V.M.,O.M.D., L Ac. Telephone: 828-254-2773
To send a written complaint to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
DHHS (Office of Civil Rights)
200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509 F HHH Building
Washington,DC 20201
DrAndrea@PeopleandPetsAcupunture.com