HIPAA Compliance

Your Privacy is Our Priority: HIPAA Compliance at Elite Primary Physicians

At Elite Primary Physicians, we understand the importance of protecting your personal health information (PHI). We are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ensuring the confidentiality and security of your medical records.

What is HIPAA?

HIPAA is a federal law that establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and health information. It grants you specific rights regarding your PHI and outlines how healthcare providers can use and disclose your information.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Elite Primary Physicians prioritizes safeguarding your privacy. We have implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure your PHI is:

• Confidentiality: We restrict access to your information and only use it for permitted purposes as defined by HIPAA.
• Security: We have robust security measures in place to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes electronic safeguards and physical security protocols.
• Treated with Respect: All Elite Primary Physicians staff members receive regular training on HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices. We handle your information with professionalism and discretion.

How We Use Your PHI

We use and disclose your PHI only as HIPAA permits to provide you with quality healthcare services. This may include sharing your information with specialists involved in your care or for billing purposes. We may also use your PHI for healthcare operations, such as quality improvement initiatives, or when required by law.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

HIPAA grants you important rights regarding your health information. These rights include:

• Access: You have the right to request and receive a copy of your medical records.
• Amendment: If you believe your medical records are inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request an amendment.
• Accounting: You can request a list of disclosures made of your PHI over the past six years.
• Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.
• Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way (e.g., by mail instead of phone).
• Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with Elite Primary Physicians or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your HIPAA rights, please submit a written request to us at:

Email: info@eliteprimarymd.com

Contact Us

For any questions about HIPAA or how we protect your PHI, please don't hesitate to email us at info@eliteprimarymd.com . We are committed to exceptional care while safeguarding your privacy.