Privacy Policy for Exploring Your Health
Effective Date: 02/01/2025
Exploring Your Health is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your PHI, your rights regarding this information, and our legal obligations.
How We Use and Protect Your PHI
As a functional medicine provider specializing in medical weight loss, health optimization, and peptide therapy, we collect, use, and maintain your PHI (e.g., medical records, health history, and personal information) to provide you with safe and effective care. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and implement safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.
We may use and disclose your PHI in the following ways:
· For treatment purposes (e.g., coordinating care, consultations with other healthcare providers).
· For payment purposes (e.g., billing insurance or processing payments).
· For healthcare operations (e.g., quality assessments, staff training).
· As required by law (e.g., reporting public health risks or complying with subpoenas).
Your information will never be sold or disclosed for purposes not permitted by law without your explicit written consent.
Your Rights Regarding PHI
As a patient, you have the following rights under HIPAA:
1. Right to Access: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical records and other PHI. This includes the right to request electronic copies.
2. Right to Request Amendments: If you believe your medical records are inaccurate or incomplete, you can request an amendment. We will review and respond to your request in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
3. Right to Request Restrictions: You may request that we limit how we use or disclose your PHI. While we are not required to agree to all requests, we will comply when legally obligated.
4. Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or send communications to an alternative location (e.g., a different email or mailing address).
5. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI that we have made outside of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
6. Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with us or with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights.
Our Legal Duties
As a covered entity, Exploring Your Health is required by law to:
· Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
· Provide you with this Privacy Policy explaining our legal duties and privacy practices.
· Notify you promptly in the event of a breach that may compromise the privacy or security of your PHI.
· Follow the terms of this Privacy Policy and any updates to it.
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website. We will notify you of any significant changes.
Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want further information about your rights, or need to file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Official:
- Privacy Official: Nikki Farris
- Phone: 832-510-9660
- Email: admin@exploringyourhealth.com
- Address: 6011 W. Main St., Suite A103, PMB 1002, League City, TX 77573
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and ensuring that your privacy rights are respected.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Official or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or services in any way.
To file a complaint with HHS, visit: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/index.html
Exploring Your Health takes your privacy seriously and is committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and patient care.