Privacy Policy
Our commitment to your privacy is paramount. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other relevant laws.
Collection and Usage: We collect and use your health information to provide you with optimal eye care services. This includes scheduling appointments, conducting examinations, prescribing treatments, and facilitating payment. Additionally, we use your information for administrative functions necessary for our office operations.
Disclosure Without Authorization: In certain circumstances, we may disclose your health information without your authorization. These include situations mandated by law, public health purposes, and oversight activities. We may also disclose information for legal proceedings, law enforcement purposes, or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
Authorization for Specific Uses: We require your authorization for specific uses, such as marketing activities, the sale of health information, and psychotherapy notes.
Individual Rights: You have the right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your health information, receive confidential communications, inspect or copy your health information, request amendments, and receive an accounting of disclosures. You can also designate another party to receive your health information.
Complaints and Contact: If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you can file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We encourage you to contact our Privacy Contact Officer with any questions or requests for further information.
Changes to Policy: We reserve the right to update our privacy practices and will communicate any revisions through a prominently displayed revised Notice in our facility.
Your privacy and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully and reach out if you have any questions or concerns.