HIPAA Privacy Policy
At Blume Med Spa, we are committed to safeguarding your personal health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice outlines how your medical information may be used and disclosed, as well as your rights regarding this information.
Who Follows This Notice?
This notice applies to all Blume Med Spa staff and healthcare professionals who handle your medical information.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We understand that your medical information is personal and are dedicated to protecting it. We maintain records of your care to ensure high-quality service and to comply with legal requirements.
Uses and Disclosures of Your Medical Information
We may use and share your health information for the following purposes:
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Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services. For example, sharing information with specialists for consultation.
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Payment: To bill and collect payment for services provided. For instance, disclosing information to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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Healthcare Operations: To support our business activities, such as quality assessments and staff training.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your information in the following situations without your authorization:
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As Required by Law: When mandated by federal, state, or local laws.
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Public Health Activities: For public health purposes, such as reporting communicable diseases.
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Health Oversight Activities: To health oversight agencies for audits or investigations.
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Legal Proceedings: In response to a court order or subpoena.
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Law Enforcement: For law enforcement purposes as required by law.
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Coroners and Medical Examiners: To determine the cause of death or for other duties.
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Organ Donation: To organizations involved in organ procurement.
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Research: Under certain conditions, for research purposes.
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Threats to Health or Safety: To prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or that of others.
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Specialized Government Functions: For military, national security, or protective services.
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Workers' Compensation: As authorized by workers' compensation laws.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights:
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Inspect and Copy: You can request to view and obtain a copy of your health records.
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Amend: You may ask us to correct your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
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Request Restrictions: You can request limitations on how we use or disclose your information. While we are not required to agree, we will consider your request.
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Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.
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Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.
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Copy of This Notice: You are entitled to a paper copy of this notice upon request.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this notice and make the revised notice effective for all health information we maintain. The current notice will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with us, contact our Privacy Officer at bekah@blumelancaster.com. All complaints must be submitted in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
For questions or more information, please contact:
Blume Med Spa
1608 Lititz Pike
Lancaster PA 17601
(717) 765-7676
bekah@blumelancaster.com
Effective Date: February 4, 2025
This notice is in accordance with HIPAA regulations and reflects our commitment to protecting your personal health information.