Pivacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including:
Protected Health Information (PHI)
We may collect PHI as defined by HIPAA, which includes any individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained by us in any form or medium, whether electronic, paper, or oral. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, email address, dental records, treatment plans, payment information, and other related data.
Personal Data
Information that does not fall under PHI but includes personal details such as your name, contact information, and financial information. This may be collected when you register on the Site, fill out forms, or engage with our services.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
2. Use of Your Information
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care, including sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- Payment: To obtain payment for the services we provide to you, including processing insurance claims.
- Healthcare Operations: To support the operations of our dental practice, such as quality assessment, employee training, and conducting audits.
- Communication: To contact you regarding appointments, treatment reminders, or other health-related benefits or services that may interest you.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your PHI and other personal information as follows:
For Treatment
We may share your PHI with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
For Payment
We may share your PHI with your insurance provider or other entities to obtain payment for services rendered.
For Healthcare Operations
We may share your PHI for healthcare operations, such as internal administration, legal compliance, and quality control.
As Required by Law
We may disclose your PHI if required to do so by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
With Your Authorization
We may use or disclose your PHI with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent that we have already taken action based on your authorization.
No Third-Party Disclosure
We do not share your Protected Health Information (PHI) with any third-party service providers or Business Associates. All your information is managed internally by our team, ensuring it remains secure and confidential in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
4. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
- Right to Access: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI.
- Right to Amend: You have the right to request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.
- Right to Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you 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 Privacy Policy.
5. Security of Your Information
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or how we handle your PHI, please contact us:
EZ Dental Care LLC
775 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, Maryland 20850
(301) 545-1666
ezdentalcare1@gmail.com
