HIPAA Compliance

At Slate Aesthetics, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your health information. This notice outlines our compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and explains how we protect any Protected Health Information (PHI) you provide through our website and during the course of treatment.

1. What is HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers and related entities to protect sensitive patient information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. HIPAA establishes rules for privacy, security, and breach notification to safeguard your health information.

2. Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI is any information about your health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to you. PHI includes identifiable information such as your name, contact details, medical history, and treatment plans.

3. Our Commitment to Protecting Your PHI

Slate Aesthetics complies with all applicable HIPAA requirements by implementing administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your PHI. We follow stringent policies and procedures to protect your health information at every stage, including collection, use, storage, and disposal.

4. How We Use and Disclose PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

• Treatment: To provide, coordinate, and manage your care, including sharing information with other healthcare providers directly involved in your treatment.

• Payment: To obtain payment for services provided, including sharing information with your health insurer as necessary.

• Healthcare Operations: To support essential healthcare functions, such as quality assessments, provider training, and other operational activities.

• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, and legal processes as required.

Any other uses and disclosures of your PHI not covered by this Notice will require your explicit written consent, and you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

5. Your HIPAA Privacy Rights

As a patient, you have certain rights under HIPAA regarding your PHI:

• Access: You may request access to your PHI or obtain copies of your health records, with some exceptions.

• Amendment: You have the right to request corrections to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

• Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a particular way or at a certain location (e.g., by email or phone).

• Restrictions: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. While we are not required to agree to all requests, we will consider each request on a case-by-case basis.

• Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us, except for those made for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

• Copy of this Notice: You may request a paper or electronic copy of this HIPAA Compliance Notice at any time.

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

6. Data Security Measures

We use secure technology, such as encryption and secure server protocols, to protect your information online. Our staff members are trained on HIPAA policies and procedures to ensure that your information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, our systems and data storage methods are regularly reviewed and updated to comply with HIPAA standards.

7. Breach Notification

In the event of any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your PHI that compromises its privacy or security, we will notify you in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We will also take immediate steps to mitigate any potential harm and prevent similar incidents in the future.

8. Changes to This Notice

We may update this HIPAA Compliance Notice as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal or regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed of how we protect your PHI.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this HIPAA Compliance Notice, or if you would like to request access to your PHI or exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:

 

Slate Aesthetics
Address: 1300 E. 9th Street, Suite 5 Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 1-405-986-9507
Email: slateaesthetics22@gmail.com