Effective Date: 08/04/2024
Introduction
NATT Weightloss, Testosterone, and Wellness Clinic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) and your rights regarding this information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
Understanding Your Health Information
When you visit our clinic, we create a record of your health information. This record contains details about your diagnosis, treatment, and any other related health information. This information is referred to as Protected Health Information (PHI).
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for various purposes, including:
Treatment:
We may use and share your PHI to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare services. This includes sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment:
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for the services we provide. This includes billing and collection activities, insurance claims processing, and determining eligibility for benefits.
Healthcare Operations:
We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment and improvement activities, employee training, and compliance audits.
Appointment Reminders:
We may use and disclose your PHI to contact you with appointment reminders or other health-related information.
As Required by Law:
We will disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health Activities:
We may disclose your PHI for public health activities, such as reporting communicable diseases, adverse reactions to medications, or product defects.
Health Oversight Activities:
We may disclose your PHI to health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations, and inspections.
Lawsuits and Disputes:
We may disclose your PHI in response to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful process.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
Right to Access:
You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your PHI. You may request this information in writing.
Right to Amend:
If you believe that your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request an amendment. Your request must be made in writing and include a reason for the amendment.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.
Right to Request Restrictions:
You have the right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We are not required to agree to your request, but we will consider it.
Right to Request Confidential Communications:
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your PHI in a specific way or at a specific location.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice:
You have the right to request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Notice on our website. The revised Notice will apply to all PHI that we maintain.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with us, contact:
- Email: info@nattww.com
- Phone: 346-558-1815
- Mailing Address: 545 S Mason Rd, Katy TX 77450
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
- Email: info@nattww.com
- Phone: 346-558-1815
- Mailing Address: 545 S Mason Rd, Katy TX 77450
Thank you for choosing NATT Weightloss, Testosterone, and Wellness Clinic. We are committed to protecting your health information and providing you with quality care.
