HIPAA Privacy Notice
At Cosmetistry by Dr. P., we value and protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with federal law. This notice explains how your information may be used and shared, as well as your rights regarding your medical records. It applies to all records created or received by our team, including doctors, staff, and support personnel involved in your care.
How We May Use and Share Your Information
Treatment
Your PHI may be shared with healthcare professionals involved in your treatment, such as dentists, hygienists, assistants, or specialists, to provide you with quality care.
Payment
We may use your information to prepare bills, obtain payment, and coordinate with insurance providers for services rendered.
Health Care Operations
Your PHI may be used to support our daily operations, such as quality improvement, staff training, professional evaluations, and ensuring the highest standard of care.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
Right to Access: You may request to review or receive a copy of your medical records.
Right to Amend: If information is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to update your records.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of when and to whom your PHI has been shared.
Right to Request Restrictions: You may ask us to limit how your information is used or shared for treatment, payment, or operations.
Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at work, by mail, etc.).
Updates to This Notice
We may update this notice at any time. Any revisions will apply to the information we already hold as well as new information collected in the future.
Concerns or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.