Privacy Policy

Dr. Bill Hennessey, MD (“Dr. Bill,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information while providing educational and advocacy services related to healthcare billing and patient rights. By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, and information you submit via forms, media requests, or inquiries.

• Health-Related Advocacy Data: Billing examples, patient advocacy inquiries, and related submissions.

• Technical & Behavioral Data: IP addresses, device type, browser type, session duration, clickstream data, embedded media interactions.

• Cookies & Tracking Data: See our Cookies & Tracking Policy for full details.

• User-Generated Content: Testimonials, comments, videos, or submissions voluntarily provided.

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries, provide advocacy guidance, or fulfill media requests.

• Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

• Publish educational materials, media appearances, and advocacy content.

• Track analytics for site performance and fraud prevention.

• Protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or violations of our Terms of Use.

3. HIPAA & Medical Disclaimer

This website is not a covered entity under HIPAA. Any patient-related information submitted voluntarily is treated with best-practice safeguards but cannot be considered fully protected under HIPAA. The site content is educational only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding individual circumstances.

4. Minors

This site is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of data collected from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.

5. Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We may share personal information:

• With trusted service providers (analytics, hosting, video platforms, media partners) under contractual obligations.

• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Dr. Bill or others.

• In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or corporate transactions.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

7. Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we disclaim liability for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

8. Media & Press Use

Information, content, or submissions shared with us may appear in media or advocacy content. By submitting content, you grant Dr. Bill a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content for educational and advocacy purposes.

9. Contact

Questions or requests regarding privacy or data access: Click Here