HIPAA

The GlowVita MedSpa Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Please review it carefully.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your protected health information (PHI) held by GlowVita MedSpa:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to review and obtain a copy of your medical records and other health information maintained by GlowVita MedSpa.
2. Right to Amend: If you believe that your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
3. Right to Request Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a specific location.
4. Right to Restrict Disclosures: You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on how we use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
5. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.
6. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information

GlowVita MedSpa may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:

• Treatment: We may use your information to provide you with medical treatment or services.
• Payment: We may use your health information to obtain payment for services rendered.
• Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your information for our day-to-day operations, such as quality assessments and staff training.

We may also use and disclose your information for other purposes permitted or required by law, such as:

• Public Health and Safety: Reporting information related to public health risks or to prevent serious harm.
• Legal Requirements: Complying with laws, court orders, or government requests.
• Research: Using your information for research purposes in limited situations, with your consent or approval.

Your Choices

In certain situations, you have the right to choose whether your health information is shared. You may inform us if you wish to limit the sharing of your information for:

• Marketing purposes
• Fundraising efforts
• Disclosures to family or friends involved in your care

Our Responsibilities

GlowVita MedSpa is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
• Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured health information.
• Comply with the terms of this Notice.

We will not use or share your information except as described in this Notice unless you tell us we can in writing. If you give us permission, you may revoke it at any time.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with GlowVita MedSpa or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the quality of care you receive. To file a complaint with GlowVita MedSpa, please contact us at: