HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: June 13, 2025
This notice explains how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and request a copy of your health records
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Request corrections or amendments
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Ask us to limit how we use your information
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Receive confidential communication
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File a complaint if you believe your rights are violated
To exercise these rights, contact ldouglas@mydischealth.com
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
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Keep your PHI secure and confidential
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Notify you of any data breach involving your health information
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Abide by the terms in this notice
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Provide a copy of this notice upon request
How We Use Your PHI
We may use or share your PHI:
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For treatment – Coordinating your care with other healthcare providers
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For billing – Submitting claims to insurers or third parties
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For healthcare operations – Internal functions such as quality improvement
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As required by law – For public health or legal reporting
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With your written authorization – For all other uses not listed here
Third-Party Tools & HIPAA Compliance
We use HIPAA-compliant third-party services to manage data securely, including:
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JotForm
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HIPAAtizer
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Ambra
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Wix (for hosting)
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Google Workspace
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HeyRosie
All vendors operate under signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
Protecting Your Information
We apply physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI. We recommend submitting sensitive medical details only via our secure HIPAA-compliant form—not email.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as laws change or services are updated. A current version will always be posted here with the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your PHI:
Email: ldouglas@mydischealth.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for doing so.
