HIPAA Privacy Notice
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires us to maintain the confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) and provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI.
Use and Disclosure of Health Information:
We may use and disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations as permitted by HIPAA. For example, we may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, submit your information to your insurance company for payment, or use your information to improve our services.
Your Rights:
You have the right to access your health information, request corrections, and obtain an accounting of disclosures. You also have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures and to request confidential communications.
Our Responsibilities:
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI, provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and abide by the terms of this notice.
Complaints:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
For more detailed information about our privacy practices, please contact our office.