HIPPA Privacy Policy
HIPAA Privacy Policy
At Pura Vida Natural Wellness, PLLC, we are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI).
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:
1. Right to Access: You can request to view or obtain a copy of your health records.
2. Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
3. Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail or phone).
4. Right to Restrict Disclosures: You can request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed, though we are not required to agree in all cases.
5. Right to Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
6. Right to a Copy of This Policy: You are entitled to a copy of this Privacy Policy at any time.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services.
Payment: To bill and collect payment for services rendered.
Healthcare Operations: For administrative, training, and quality improvement purposes.
Required by Law: When required to comply with federal, state, or local laws.
Public Health Activities: To report public health risks, such as disease outbreaks.
Law Enforcement or Legal Proceedings: In response to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful process.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include secure electronic systems, employee training, and strict confidentiality protocols.
Third-Party Disclosures
We may share your PHI with third parties (e.g., labs, specialists, insurance companies) only as necessary to provide services or comply with legal requirements. All third parties are required to protect your information under HIPAA.
Breach Notification
In the event of a breach of your PHI, we will notify you promptly, as required by law, with details about the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Filing a complaint will not affect your care.
To file a complaint with us, please contact:
Pura Vida Natural Wellness, PLLC
(+1) 269-668-3361
info@puravidawellness.com
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website or notifying you directly.
Contact Information
If you have questions or need further information about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@puravidawellness.com