HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2019
Welcome to Qi Synergy Acupuncture's HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy. Protecting your health information and maintaining its confidentiality are our top priorities. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your protected health information (PHI) when you visit our website or use our services in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Information We Collect:
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Protected Health Information (PHI)
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When you use our services or communicate with us, we may collect PHI, including your name, contact information, medical history, and treatment records. This information is used to provide you with our healthcare services, schedule appointments, and ensure the highest standard of care.
Usage Information
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We may also collect non-PHI about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and device information. This data helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Your PHI:
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Treatment
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We use your PHI to provide you with healthcare services, including Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Supplements, lab tests, and natural healing techniques. This information helps us tailor our services to your unique healthcare needs.
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Payment
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Your PHI may be used to process payments and claims related to our healthcare services, ensuring accurate billing and financial transactions.
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Healthcare Operations
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We may use your PHI for activities related to the management and operation of our healthcare practice, such as quality assessment, staff training, and compliance with legal requirements.
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Information Sharing
We take your privacy seriously and do not disclose your PHI to third parties without your authorization, except when required by law or for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We may share your PHI with trusted service providers who are bound by HIPAA regulations and assist us in delivering our healthcare services.
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Data Security
We implement stringent security measures to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These safeguards include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. While we strive to protect your PHI, please be aware that no online data transmission is entirely secure.
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Your Rights
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You have specific rights regarding your PHI under HIPAA, including the right to access, amend, or request an accounting of disclosures of your PHI. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at qisynergyacupuncture@gmail.com.
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Changes to this HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy
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Qi Synergy Acupuncture reserves the right to update this HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
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Contact Us
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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy or how we handle your PHI, please contact our HIPAA Privacy Officer at booking@qisynergyacu.com or contact us at 760-487-8381.
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Your PHI privacy and security are our utmost priorities, and we are committed to safeguarding your health information while providing you with the highest standard of healthcare services.
Thank you for entrusting Qi Synergy Acupuncture with your healthcare needs.
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Let’s Work Together
1991 Village Park Way Suite 100-2D,
Encinitas, California, 92024
E-Mail: booking@qisynergyacu.com
Tel: 760-487-8381
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday Thursday:
8:30am to 5:030pm PST
Wednesday:
8:30am-5:00pm PST
Friday:
8:30am-4:30pm PST