What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal regulation that protects the privacy of your health information. This information, called "Protected Health Information" (PHI), includes details about your medical history, conditions, treatments, and medications.
Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance
At Vein & Vascular Medicine Clinic, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. We have implemented robust measures to ensure your PHI is:
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Confidential:
We maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for permitted purposes.
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Secure:
We employ safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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Trained:
All Vein & Vascular Medicine Clinic staff receive regular training on HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following reasons:
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To Provide Healthcare Services:
Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care or for consultations with specialists.
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To Obtain Payment:
Processing and managing billing and insurance claims for the services rendered.
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For Healthcare Operations:
Conducting quality improvement activities, fraud and abuse detection, and administrative purposes.
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When Required by Law:
Reporting certain diseases, responding to court orders, or complying with other legal requirements.
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With Your Authorization:
For purposes other than those mentioned above, with your written consent.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have several rights regarding your PHI, including:
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Right to Access:
Request and receive a copy of your medical records.
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Right to Amend:
Request an amendment to your records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
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Right to Request an Accounting:
Obtain a list of disclosures made of your PHI over the past six years.
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Right to Request Restrictions:
Ask for restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.
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Right to Confidential Communications:
Request that we communicate about your health information in a specific manner (e.g., by mail instead of phone).
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Right to File a Complaint:
File a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about HIPAA or how we protect your PHI, please contact us at:
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care while safeguarding your privacy.
