HIPPA Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective: November 19th 2024
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 practices of SkinTech Spa and the practices followed by all SkinTech Spa workforce members who handle your medical information.
OUR PLEDGE REGARDING YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
SkinTech Spa understands that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting medical information about you. We maintain our records and conduct our treatment environment to ensure the highest level of protection for your medical information, while still providing you with the best medical care.
This notice applies to all records of your medical care received or created by SkinTech Spa. Your other medical treatment providers (e.g., doctors, hospitals, home health agencies) may have different policies or notices regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information.
This notice explains how SkinTech Spa may use and disclose medical information about you. Your medical information, referred to as"protected health information" (PHI) in this notice, includes any information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health and related health care services. We are required by law to:
Make sure that your medical and other identifiable information is kept private.Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices concerning your protected health information.Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.
USES AND DISCLOSURES FOR TREATMENT, PAYMENT, AND HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS
By becoming a patient at SkinTech Spa, you consent to our use of your protected health information for the following purposes:
Treatment:
We may use or disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. For example, we may share information with another health care provider or specialist involved in your treatment.
Payment:
We may use or disclose your protected health information to bill and collect payment for services provided to you. For example, we may provide information about your treatment to your insurance company to obtain payment approval.
Health Care Operations:
We may use or disclose your protected health information for the operations of SkinTech Spa. For example, we may use your information to assess the quality of care we provide or to perform audits of our compliance with applicable laws.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
The following uses and disclosures of your protected health information may occur without additional authorization:
Appointment Reminders: We may use or disclose your protected health information to remind you of an appointment. If you request confidential communications, contact us at the address listed below.
Family or Friends Involved in Your Care: We may disclose your protected health information to a family member, friend, or another person you identify, provided it is relevant to their involvement in your care.
Emergencies: We may use or disclose your protected health information in an emergency situation.
Health-Related Benefits and Services: We may use or disclose your information to inform you of services that may benefit your health.
Required by Law: We may use or disclose your protected health information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health Risks: We may disclose your protected health information for public health activities, including controlling disease, injury, or disability.
Oversight Activities: We may disclose your information for audits, inspections, or investigations conducted by authorized oversight agencies.
Legal Proceedings: We may disclose your information in response to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful processes.
Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information to law enforcement as permitted or required by law.
Coroners, Funeral Directors, and Organ Donation
Organ Donation: We may disclose your protected health information to a coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director to assist them in their duties or to facilitate organ donation.
Research: We may disclose your protected health information for research purposes under strict regulatory safeguards.
Workers’ Compensation: We may disclose your information to comply with workers’ compensation laws.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Right to Inspect and Copy:
You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your protected health information used to make decisions about your medical care. Requests must be submitted in writing, and a fee may apply for copying or mailing.
Right to Request Restrictions:
You have the right to request a restriction on the use or disclosure of your information for treatment, payment, or health care operations. While we are not required to agree to your request, we will accommodate reasonable requests whenever possible.
Right to Confidential Communications:
You have the right to request confidential communication about your health care. For example, you may request that we contact you only at work or by mail.
Right to Amend:
If you believe the information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to request a list of disclosures of your protected health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or health care operations.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice:
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
SkinTech Spa reserves the right to change this notice. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website and at our office. The effective date of the notice will be updated accordingly.
QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS
If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us at:
SkinTech Spa
6100 Southwest Blvd #100
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: +1 817-968-5538
Email:
You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.