Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: February 10, 2026
This Notice of Privacy Practices is provided by Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and its affiliates (operating as Embody). It describes how Protected Health Information (PHI) about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
I. Our Organization
Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and its affiliated entities manage patient privacy practices.
II. Our Legal Obligations
The organization is required by applicable federal and state law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your health information
- Provide you with notice of its legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information
- Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect
III. Permitted Uses and Disclosures Without Authorization
The organization may use or disclose PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage healthcare and related services (e.g., coordinate care between doctors, pharmacies, labs).
Payment
To bill and collect payment for treatment and services (e.g., verify insurance eligibility, obtain prior authorization).
Healthcare Operations
For quality improvement, training, compliance, auditing, and other business activities.
Notification
To notify family members or others involved in your care about your condition, or in disaster relief efforts.
Public Health
As required by law for public health activities (disease prevention, injury reporting, FDA-regulated products).
Abuse/Neglect
To report suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence to appropriate authorities.
Judicial/Administrative Proceedings
In response to court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful process.
Law Enforcement
For specific law enforcement purposes as required by law.
Coroners/Medical Examiners
To identify deceased persons or determine cause of death.
Research
For approved research purposes, subject to oversight and protections.
Safety Threats
To prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
IV. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Written Authorization
- Marketing purposes require explicit written authorization.
- Sales of health information require authorization.
- “Highly Confidential Information” includes mental health services, substance abuse treatment, HIV/AIDS status, and sexual assault records — these need authorization for most disclosures beyond legally permitted uses.
V. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request restrictions on uses and disclosures of PHI (though the practice is not required to agree).
- Request confidential communications (e.g., request communication at a specific address or phone number).
- Inspect and obtain copies of your medical records (reasonable copying fees may apply).
- Request amendments to your medical records (the practice may deny if they determine the information is accurate).
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices upon request.
VI. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
- The office Privacy Officer
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
We will not retaliate against you if you file a complaint.
VII. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc.
1811 Silverside Road, Suite 260
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19180
Phone: (844) 357-3601
Email: support@withembody.com
VIII. Effective Date
This Notice is effective as of February 10, 2026.