HIPAA Privacy Policy

HIPAA Privacy Policy

At Dr. Song’s Bridlewood Dental in Flower Mound, we value and protect your privacy. This HIPAA Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

PHI includes any information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health. This may include:

  • Your name, address, phone number, and email
  • Medical history, records, and test results
  • Insurance and billing information
  • Information submitted through forms or communications related to your care

How We May Use or Disclose Your PHI

We may use or share your PHI in the following ways:

Treatment

To coordinate or manage your care with doctors, nurses, pharmacies, and other medical professionals.

Payment

To bill you or your insurance provider for services rendered.

Healthcare Operations

For internal functions such as training, quality assessment, auditing, and general administration.

When Required by Law

We may disclose your PHI if required by federal, state, or local law.

Public Health & Safety

We may disclose your PHI to authorized agencies for purposes like disease control, abuse reporting, or in cases of serious threats to health or safety.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:

    • Access your medical records
    • Request corrections to inaccurate information
    • Request an accounting of PHI disclosures
    • Limit disclosures by submitting a written request
    • Receive confidential communications in the method or location you choose
    • Obtain a paper copy of this policy at any time

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

    Website and Blog Privacy

    This blog is for general informational purposes and does not collect or store PHI through comments or browsing. Do not submit personal medical information through blog comments. Any data submitted via contact forms may be protected under HIPAA.

    Safeguarding Your Information

    We use industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI against unauthorized access or disclosure.

    Policy Changes

    This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted here with the revised effective date.

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