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At Bravo Plastic Surgery, we prioritize the privacy and security of your medical information. We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to safeguard your protected health information (PHI). This policy outlines how your medical information may be used and disclosed, as well as how you can access this information.

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Use and Disclosure of Medical Information:

Treatment Purposes: Your medical information may be used by our healthcare professionals to provide you with appropriate medical treatment, including surgical procedures, consultations, follow-up care, reminders and update you with informations and promotions.

Payment Purposes: We may disclose your medical information to insurance companies or other third-party payers to facilitate payment for services rendered.

Healthcare Operations: Your medical information may be used for internal operations, such as quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your medical information for purposes not covered under this policy, except as required by law.

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Disclosure Without Authorization:

In certain circumstances, we may be required or allowed by law to disclose your medical information without your authorization. These include:

Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations: We may disclose your medical information for activities related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, as described in section 1.

Public Health and Safety: We may disclose your medical information to public health authorities or law enforcement agencies to prevent or control disease, injury, or for public safety reasons.

Legal Proceedings: We may disclose your medical information in response to a court order or other lawful process.

Research: In some cases, your medical information may be used for research purposes, but only after obtaining your authorization or following strict confidentiality protocols.

 

Access to Medical Information:

You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your medical information maintained by Bravo Plastic Surgery, subject to certain limitations. To request access to your medical records, please submit a written request to our clinic's Privacy Officer. We will respond to your request within the required timeframe as outlined by HIPAA.

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Safeguarding Medical Information:

We employ various measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your medical information, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. These measures include staff training, restricted access to medical records, encryption of electronic data, and secure storage of paper documents.

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Complaints and Concerns:

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or have any concerns regarding the use or disclosure of your medical information, please contact our clinic's Privacy Officer. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We value your trust in Bravo Plastic Surgery and are committed to protecting your privacy as outlined by HIPAA regulations. Please be assured that we will handle your medical information with the utmost care and confidentiality.

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If you have any questions or require further information about our HIPAA policy, please do not hesitate to contact our clinic's Privacy Officer.