• Last Updated: 16 October, 2023

At Hands of Hope Physical Therapy & Wellness, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information as a patient of our clinics. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

Here is an overview of our privacy policy and HIPAA compliance measures:

 

1-Information Collection

 

We collect personal information such as your name, address, date of birth, and medical history when you become a patient of our clinics. We may also collect information from other healthcare providers involved in your care.

 

2-Information Use

We use your personal information to provide physical therapy services to you, to communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care, and to bill your insurance company or other payment sources as necessary. We may also use your personal information to contact you about appointment reminders, updates to our services, or other important information related to your care.

 

3-Information Protection & Security Measures

 

We have implemented various physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include secure storage of paper records, password-protected electronic records, and restricted access to patient
information.

 

4-HIPAA Compliance

As required by HIPAA, we have implemented policies and procedures to protect the privacy and security of your personal health information. These policies include:

• Limiting access to patient information to authorized personnel only
• Using secure methods to transmit and store patient information
• Obtaining patient consent before sharing their information with third parties, except as required by law
• Providing patients with access to their own health information and the ability to request corrections
• Reporting any breaches of patient information promptly and according to HIPAA regulations By becoming a patient of Hands of Hope Physical Therapy & Wellness Clinics, you acknowledge and agree to our privacy policy and HIPAA compliance measures.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or how we protect your personal
information, please contact us at support@handsofhopeny.com