HIPAA Policy

Effective Date: 9/24/24

Contact Information:

Boggs Wellness

820 West Danforth Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003

Phone: 405-500-2357

Your Privacy Matters

At Boggs Wellness, we are committed to protecting your health information. This notice outlines how we use, disclose, and safeguard your medical records, and explains your rights under HIPAA laws.

How We Use Your Health Information

We may use or share your health information for:

1. Treatment: Sharing information with healthcare providers involved in your care, such as physicians or labs.

2. Payment: Billing your insurance or obtaining payment for services.

3. Health Care Operations: Improving services, managing quality assurance, and collaborating with trusted partners.

4. Appointment Reminders: Contacting you about upcoming appointments.

Disclosures Permitted by Law

We may disclose your health information:

• To public health authorities (e.g., disease control or reporting adverse medication effects).

• For legal purposes, including subpoenas or law enforcement requests.

• To prevent threats to public safety or respond to disasters.

• For organ donation, military operations, or workers’ compensation claims.

We will not sell your health information or use it for marketing without your written consent.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

1. Request Privacy Restrictions: Limit how your information is used or disclosed.

2. Request Confidential Communications: Specify how and where we contact you.

3. Access and Copy Records: Obtain copies of your medical records (fees may apply).

4. Request Amendments: Ask us to update incorrect or incomplete information.

5. Accounting of Disclosures: Receive a record of certain disclosures of your health information.

6. Paper/Electronic Copy of This Notice: Request a copy of this notice at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy. Updates will apply to all records, regardless of when they were created. The most current version will be available in our office and on our website.

Filing Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with:

• Boggs Wellness

• Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at [email protected] or visit HHS.gov

We value your trust and are committed to resolving any concerns.