Your Privacy Rights

At Velvet Plastic Surgery, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This HIPAA Privacy Notice describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI), your rights regarding your PHI, and our responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI)

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

• Treatment: To provide and coordinate your healthcare services with other medical professionals.

• Payment: To process insurance claims and payments for services rendered.

• Healthcare Operations: To improve the quality of care we provide, conduct audits, and manage administrative functions.

• Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, such as reporting communicable diseases or abuse cases.

• Public Health & Safety: To assist in preventing or controlling diseases, reporting adverse reactions, or ensuring workplace safety.

We will not use or disclose your PHI for purposes not outlined in this notice unless we obtain your written consent.

2. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights under HIPAA:

• Access to Records: You can request a copy of your medical records.

• Amendments: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete PHI.

• Confidential Communications: You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., via email or phone).

• Restrictions on Use: You can request limitations on how we use or share your PHI.

• Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures we have made.

• File a Complaint: If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

3. Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.

• We will inform you in case of any breach that may compromise your PHI.

• We will not sell or share your PHI for marketing purposes without your authorization.

• We must follow the terms outlined in this HIPAA Privacy Notice.

4. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this notice. If changes occur, we will post the updated notice on our website and provide copies upon request.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this HIPAA Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Velvet Plastic Surgery
365 W 49th St Suite A, Hialeah, FL 33012
Email: info@velvetplasticsurgery.com