Notice of Privacy Practices
Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists
Effective Date: March 8, 2024
Our Commitment to You:
We understand that your health information is personal and confidential. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), which includes information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition, and related healthcare services. We create records of the care and services you receive in our office, and we need this information to provide you with quality care and to comply with certain legal requirements.
Your Rights:
Right to Request Restrictions:
You have the right to request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed. We will consider your requests and will accommodate them to the extent possible under the law.
Right to Access and Obtain a Copy:
You have the right to request access to and obtain a copy of your PHI, except for psychotherapy notes, and certain other exceptions as allowed by law.
Right to Request Amendments:
You have the right to request that we amend your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI that we have made, other than for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
Right to Confidential Communications:
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your PHI by alternative means or at an alternative location.
Right to File a Complaint:
You have the right to file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI:
Treatment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide you with medical treatment or services. This may include sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services provided to you.
Healthcare Operations:
We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, credentialing, and other business operations.
Required by Law:
We may use or disclose your PHI when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
With Your Authorization:
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Our Responsibilities:
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
We are required to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI.
We are required to notify you of any breach of your unsecured PHI.
We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your PHI and will take appropriate steps to ensure that it is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
Consumer Consent: Consumer consent is not improperly claimed for sharing data with third parties for marketing.
Data Sharing Limitations: Data sharing is limited to the business’s purposes.
Mobile Information: Mobile information will not be shared for marketing purposes. We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Your data is used solely for providing our services and improving your experience.
Data Usage and Sharing Practices
How consumer data will be used and shared: We collect your phone number and email to send appointment reminders, updates, to collect any balance dues, schedule appointments, discuss your medical results, and discuss other information regarding your healthcare and our Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists business. We do not share your information with third parties without your consent. Contact our office at 813-344-1932 for privacy-related inquiries.
Data Transfer and Security
We are committed to data transfer security:
We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Opt-Out Rights
You the consumer have the right to opt out of receiving messages:
You have the right to opt out of receiving further messages at any time. To stop receiving messages, reply with STOP to a text message or contact us at 813-344-1932 or contactus@cfasdoc.com
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about this notice or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at 813-344-1932 or contactus@cfasdoc.com.
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