HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Hornaman Chiropractic Center is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, and follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

Treatment

We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your chiropractic care and related services.

Payment

We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for services provided, including submitting claims to your insurance company.

Healthcare Operations

We may use or disclose your health information in connection with our practice operations, including quality assessment, staff training, and business management activities.

Appointment Reminders

We may contact you to remind you of upcoming appointments via phone, text message, or email. You may request a different method of contact at any time.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Other uses and disclosures of your health information not described in this notice will be made only with your written authorization. We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes or sell your PHI without your written authorization.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

Right to Access

You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information maintained in our records.

Right to Amend

You have the right to request that we amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

Right to Request Restrictions

You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.

Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Contact Our Privacy Officer