HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy for Elevated Chiropractic Solutions
At Elevated Chiropractic Solutions, we take the privacy and security of your health information seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
PHI includes any information about your health, treatment, or payment for healthcare services that can identify you. Examples of PHI we may collect include:
Your name, address, phone number, and email.
Medical history, treatment plans, and diagnostic information.
Insurance information (if applicable) or payment details.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We are permitted to use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
Payment: To obtain payment for services provided, if applicable.
Healthcare Operations: To support our practice’s administrative, financial, and quality improvement activities.
Disclosures Without Your Authorization
Your PHI may be disclosed without your written authorization only in specific circumstances, including:
When required by law (e.g., reporting abuse or responding to legal proceedings).
For public health activities (e.g., reporting communicable diseases).
To prevent or reduce a serious threat to health or safety.
Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:
Access: You may request a copy of your health records.
Amendments: You may request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Restrictions: You may request limits on how we use or disclose your PHI for certain purposes.
Confidential Communications: You may request to receive communications through alternative means or locations.
Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures of your PHI, excluding those made for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
How We Protect Your Information
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Marketing and Sale of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your PHI with third parties for marketing purposes. Any use of your PHI for marketing or fundraising will only occur with your explicit written authorization, which you can revoke at any time.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy as needed to comply with changes in the law or our practices. The latest version will always be available on our website or in our office.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, or if you wish to file a complaint, please contact us:
Elevated Chiropractic Solutions Greenville, SC
(864) 236-1089
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