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HIPAA Privacy Policy

Agreement of Use

Effective Date: December 30, 2024
Optima Medical Weight Loss & Wellness Center** (“We,” “Our,” or “Us”) is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your PHI and your rights as a patient.

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

PHI is any individually identifiable health information that we create, receive, or maintain as part of your medical treatment, payment for services, or healthcare operations.

How do we use and disclose your PHI?

We use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
  • Treatment: We use your PHI to provide you with medical care and services. This includes sharing your PHI with our healthcare providers, nurses, and other staff members who are involved in your care.

  • Payment: We use your PHI to bill and collect payment for our services. This includes sharing your PHI with insurance companies, billing companies, and other payers.

  • Healthcare Operations: We use your PHI to operate our business. This includes sharing your PHI with our staff members, accountants, and other business associates who need to access your information to perform their jobs.

  • Business Associates: We may share your PHI with business associates who help us operate our business. These associates are required to protect the confidentiality of your PHI.

  • Communication with Family Members or Friends: We may share your PHI with family members or friends who are involved in your care or who you have authorized us to share your information with.

  • Required by Law: We may be required by law to disclose your PHI to government agencies or law enforcement officials in certain situations.

  • Public Health Activities: We may disclose your PHI for public health activities, such as reporting diseases or other health concerns.

  • Research: We may disclose your PHI for research purposes, but only with your consent or authorization.

  • Fundraising: We may use your PHI to contact you for fundraising purposes.

Your Rights

As a patient, you have the following rights:
  • Right to Access: You have the right to access and review your PHI.
  • 2. Right to Amend: You have the right to request that we amend or correct your PHI.
  • Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request that we restrict how we use or
    disclose your PHI.
  • Right to Request Confidential Communications**: You have the right to request that we
    communicate with you in a confidential manner.
  • Right to a Copy of this Notice: You have the right to obtain a copy of this Notice.

How do you exercise your rights?

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our HIPAA Compliance Officer at su*****@**********ht.com

Changes to this Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will be effective immediately. You
can obtain a revised copy of this Notice by contacting our HIPAA Compliance Officer.

Optima Medical Weight Loss & Wellness Center
3315 Williams Blvd SW – Ste. 2-112
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

If you have any questions or concerns about this Notice or our HIPAA policies, please contact our
HIPAA Compliance Officer at:
Optima Medical Weight Loss & Wellness Center
3315 Williams Blvd SW – Ste. 2-112
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Complaint Process

If you believe that we have violated your rights or have not followed this Notice, you can file a
complaint with us or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Acknowledgement

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice and agree to
its terms.