This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. The privacy of your health information is important to us. Please review this notice carefully.

1. Our Legal Duty

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information and provide you with this Notice of our legal duties, privacy practices, and your rights. We must follow the practices described in this Notice.

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time, provided such changes are permitted by law. All changes will apply to the information we maintain, including previously collected data. A current copy of this Notice is available in our office and may be requested at any time.

2. Uses and Disclosures of Health Information

Treatment:  We may share your health information with other providers involved in your care.

Payment:  We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment from insurers or other responsible parties.

Health Care Operations:  We may use your information for administrative operations including quality assessments, credentialing, and staff training.

Family and Others: We may share your information with people involved in your care if you agree or if it's reasonable under the circumstances.

Required by Law:  We will disclose your health information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.

3. Communications and Authorizations

We may contact you by phone, email, text message, or mail regarding appointments, billing, and health-related services. You can opt out of any of these methods using our provided forms.  We will not use or disclose your information for marketing or other purposes without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing.

4. Your Rights

• See and get copies of your health information.
• Request an accounting of disclosures made outside of treatment, payment, or operations.
• Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information.
• Request confidential communication by alternative means or at alternative locations.
• Request amendments to your health records.
• Receive a paper copy of this Notice upon request.

5. Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. We will inform you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information. We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you authorize us in writing.

6. Questions and Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your rights have been violated, you may contact us using the information below. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Compliance Officer Contact:

Email: compliance@diamondbraces.com      Phone: 888-209-1226