This practice is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. We follow all requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure that your medical information is used and disclosed only as permitted by law.
Your health information may be used for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, such as coordinating your care, submitting insurance claims, and improving the quality of our services. We may also share information when required by law, such as for public health reporting or legal requests.
You have the right to access and request a copy of your medical records, request corrections, ask for limits on how your information is used or shared, and request confidential communication methods. You may also request a list of certain disclosures we have made.
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Our staff is trained in privacy practices, and we limit access to your information to individuals involved in your care or practice operations.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
You may request a full copy of our detailed HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.