THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

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Better Weight Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), your rights regarding that information, and our legal responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.

• Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.

• Follow the privacy practices described in this notice.

• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information.

 

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

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Treatment

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We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare.

 

Examples include:

• Physician consultations

• Medication management

• Laboratory testing

• Telehealth services

• Care coordination between providers involved in your treatment

 

Payment

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We may use your information to process payments for healthcare services.

Examples include:

• Processing invoices

• Verifying payment information

• Collecting balances owed

 

Healthcare Operations

 

We may use and disclose information to support clinic operations and improve patient care.

 

Examples include:

• Quality improvement activities

• Staff training

• Clinical reviews

• Administrative management

 

Additional Permitted Uses and Disclosures

 

We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including:

• Public health reporting

• Health oversight activities

• Law enforcement requests

• Court orders or legal proceedings

• Preventing serious threats to health or safety

• Workers' compensation claims when applicable

 

Telehealth Services

 

If you participate in telehealth appointments, information may be collected and transmitted through secure electronic systems designed to protect patient privacy.

While reasonable safeguards are used, no electronic communication system can guarantee absolute security.

 

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

 

You have the right to:

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Request Access

You may request access to your medical records and health information.

 

Request Corrections

You may request amendments to information you believe is incomplete or inaccurate.

 

Request Restrictions

You may request limitations on certain uses or disclosures of your information.

 

Request Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you through specific methods or at specific locations.

 

Receive a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.

 

Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made by our practice.

 

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

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Better Weight Clinic takes reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of patient information.

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Only authorized individuals are permitted access to protected health information when necessary to perform their job responsibilities or provide patient care.

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Changes to This Notice

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We reserve the right to modify this Notice and make the revised version effective for all health information maintained by Better Weight Clinic.

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Updated notices will be posted on our website and made available upon request.

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Questions or Complaints

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If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or have questions regarding this Notice, please contact us:

 

Better Weight Clinic

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Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Email: [Insert Email Address]

Address: [Insert Business Address]

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You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights without fear of retaliation.

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Acknowledgement

By receiving healthcare services from Better Weight Clinic, you acknowledge that you have been provided access to this Notice of Privacy Practices.