HIPAA Privacy Policy
Radiance Medspa Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: August 1, 2005
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Who Will Follow This Notice?
This notice describes the privacy practices of Radiance Medspa in Louisville, Colorado, and applies to all workforce members who handle your medical information.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Radiance Medspa understands that your medical information is personal. We are dedicated to protecting your health information while providing the highest level of medical care. This notice applies to all medical records created or received by Radiance Medspa in Louisville, CO.
Other medical providers (e.g., doctors, hospitals) may have different policies regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
- For Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations
By receiving care at Radiance Medspa, you consent to the use of your protected health information (PHI) for treatment, payment, and health care operations (TPO). Examples include:- Treatment: We may use your medical history to diagnose and treat you or share information with a referring physician.
- Payment: We may share your PHI with insurance providers to process claims for services rendered.
- Health Care Operations: We may use your PHI to improve our services, such as quality assessments or accreditation audits.
- Other Uses and Disclosures Without Additional Authorization
We may use or disclose your PHI without further authorization for:- Appointment Reminders: We may contact you about upcoming appointments.
- Individuals Involved in Your Care: With your permission, we may share relevant PHI with family members or caregivers.
- Emergencies: If you are in an emergency situation, we may share necessary PHI with medical personnel.
- Health-Related Services: We may provide information on treatments, products, or services that may interest you.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
- Public Health and Safety: We may report communicable diseases or workplace injuries.
- Regulatory Oversight: We may provide PHI for audits, inspections, or licensing reviews.
- Law Enforcement: We may disclose PHI in response to subpoenas, court orders, or law enforcement requests.
- Workers’ Compensation: We may release PHI for claims related to work-related injuries.
Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
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- Right to Access and Copies
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your medical records. Requests must be made in writing to our office. Fees may apply.
- Right to Access and Copies
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- Right to Request Restrictions
You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or operations. We are not required to agree but will accommodate reasonable requests.
- Right to Request Restrictions
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- Right to Confidential Communications
You may request alternative communication methods (e.g., only contact you at work or by mail). Submit requests in writing.
- Right to Confidential Communications
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- Right to Amend Records
If you believe your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment. Only the entity that created the information can make changes.
- Right to Amend Records
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- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of instances in which we disclosed your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations. This request must be in writing.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
- Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice
You can request a physical copy of this notice at any time.
Changes to This Notice
Radiance Medspa reserves the right to modify this notice at any time. Updated versions will be available on our website at radiancemedspa.com.
How to File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Office Manager at:
Radiance Medspa
916 Main St
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (303) 900-6644
Website: radiancemedspa.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.
Questions?
If you have questions about this notice, please contact our Office Manager at (303) 900-6644.
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