Notice of Privacy Practices

Your Health Information Rights

At our Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. Even though we are a cash-pay only medical center and do not bill insurance, we are still required by federal law (HIPAA: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) to safeguard your protected health information (PHI).

You have the right to:

• •Access your records – You may request to see or obtain a copy of your medical records.
• •Request corrections – If you believe information is inaccurate, you can ask us to correct it.
• •Request restrictions – You may ask us to limit how your information is used or shared.
• •Confidential communications – You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., email only, phone only).
• •Receive a copy of this notice – You can request a printed copy at any time.

How We May Use and Share Your Information

We may use and disclose your health information in the following ways:

• •For your treatment – To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services.
• •For clinic operations – For administrative, quality improvement, or training purposes.
• •When required by law – To comply with public health reporting, court orders, or legal investigations.
• •To protect health and safety – If necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or the public.

We will not share your information with insurance companies, employers, or marketers, since our clinic operates on a direct-pay/cash-only model.

Our Responsibilities

• •We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
• •We must notify you promptly if a breach occurs.
• •We will not use or share your information outside of this notice without written authorization.
• •You may revoke authorization in writing at any time.

Privacy Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated:

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

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