HIPAA | ASAP Orthopaedics

This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how ASAP Orthopaedics protects your health information and ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

What is HIPAA?

HIPAA is a federal law designed to safeguard the privacy and security of your health information. It includes regulations to protect "protected health information" (PHI), which refers to any data related to your medical history, conditions, treatments, and medications.

Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance

At ASAP Orthopaedics, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your health information. To uphold HIPAA compliance, we have implemented the following measures:

Confidentiality: We maintain strict confidentiality and only use your PHI for necessary and permitted purposes.
Security: We use advanced safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Staff Training: Our team regularly undergoes training on HIPAA regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.

How We Use and Disclose Your PHI

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

Healthcare Services: To provide and coordinate your care, including consultations with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
Payment for Services: To facilitate billing and payment for the medical services you receive.
Healthcare Operations: To improve service quality, prevent fraud, and conduct internal audits.
Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as reporting certain conditions or responding to legal processes.
With Your Authorization: Any use or disclosure of your PHI for other purposes will require your written consent.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the following rights concerning your PHI:

Right to Access: You can request and obtain a copy of your medical records.
Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your records if they are inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Request an Accounting: You can request a list of disclosures made of your PHI in the past six years.
Right to Request Restrictions: You can ask us to limit the use or disclosure of your PHI for specific purposes.
Right to Confidential Communications: You can request how we communicate with you regarding your health information (e.g., by mail instead of phone).
Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to:

Email: info@asaporthopaedics.com

Contact Us

If you have any questions about HIPAA or how we protect your PHI, please contact us:

Phone: (626) 790-5584