At Gruber Plastic Surgery, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your health information. Our policies are in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Collection and Use of Information

• Purpose: We collect and use your health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
• Information: This includes your medical history, treatment records, insurance information, and other data necessary for your care.
  

Rights and Choices

• Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health information
• Amendment: You may request corrections toyour health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
  
• Restrictions: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.
  
• Confidential Communications: You have the right to request thatwe communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.
  
• Breach Notification: You will be notified if there is abreach of your unsecured health information.
  

Disclosures

• Treatment: We may share your health information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
• Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for the services we provide.
  
• Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your information for operational purposes, such as quality assessments and improvement activities.
  
• Required by Law: We will disclose your health information when required by law, such as for public health activities, legal proceedings, and law enforcement purposes.
  

Safeguards

• Physical Safeguards: Secure areas, locked cabinets, and restricted access.
• Technical Safeguards: Password-protected systems, encryption, and secure networks
  
• Administrative Safeguards: Regular training for our staff on privacy policies and procedures.
  

Intellectual property

• Ownership: All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Gruber Plastic Surgery
• Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without our express written permission.

Use of Website

• Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or any activity that disrupts the website’s functionality.
• Restrictions: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password.

Disclaimers

• No Warranties: The website is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind
• Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Data Protection and Security Measures

• Types of Data: We collect personal data, including health information, contact details, and payment information.
• Methods: Data is collected through forms, medical records, and electronic health records.

Data Use

• Purpose: Data is used for providing medical services, billing, and improving our services.
• Consent: We obtain your consent before using your data for any purpose not related to your treatment.

Data Storage

• Security Measures: We use secure servers, encryption,and firewalls to protect your data.
• Retention: Data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Data Sharing

• Third-Party Providers: We may share your data with third-party providers who assist us in delivering healthcare services
• Legal Requirements: We will share your data when required by law

Paitent Rights

• Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Correction: You can request corrections toyour personal data.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

HIPAA Information

HIPAA Compliance

• Standards: We adhere to HIPAA standards for protecting health information
• Policies and Procedures: We have implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA.

HIPAA Rights

• Access to Records: You have the right to access your health records.
• Request for Amendments: You can request amendments to your health records
• Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an accounting of disclosures of your health information.

Complaint Process

• Filling Complaints: You can file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
• Non-Retaliation: We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.