HIPAA Privacy Policy for Elite Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nadia Afridi

Introduction: At Elite Plastic Surgery, protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal health information is of utmost importance. This HIPAA Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Information We Collect: We collect PHI that is necessary for providing you with quality healthcare services. This information may include your name, contact details, medical history, insurance information, and other relevant data.

Use of Information: Your PHI is used for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing medical treatment and services.
• Processing insurance claims and billing.
• Conducting quality assessments and improvement activities.
• Facilitating communications with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Disclosure of Information: We may disclose your PHI as permitted or required by law, including but not limited to:

• Sharing information with your designated healthcare providers.
• Disclosing information for billing and insurance purposes.
• Providing information to government authorities as mandated by law.
• Sharing information for public health or safety reasons.

Protection of Information: We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to your PHI is restricted to authorized personnel who require the information to perform their duties.

Patient Rights: You have certain rights regarding your PHI, including the right to:

• Access and obtain copies of your health records.
• Request amendments to your health information.
• Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information.
• Receive confidential communications of your PHI.

Compliance: We are committed to complying with HIPAA regulations and continuously review and update our policies and procedures to ensure the protection of your PHI.

Changes to Policy: We reserve the right to modify or update this HIPAA Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be promptly reflected on our website, and you will be notified of significant updates.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our HIPAA Privacy Policy or the handling of your PHI, please contact us at: [Contact Information]

Effective Date: This HIPAA Privacy Policy is effective as of 1.1.2024