Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/28/2024

At Verdaguer Chiropractic & Wellness, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to safeguarding the personal, financial, and medical information you provide us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information: This includes your name, address, phone number, email address, and other identifiable details.
Financial Information: This includes payment information, billing details, and insurance information (if applicable).
Medical Information: This includes your medical history, treatment records, and any other health-related information necessary for your care.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for purposes related to your care and the operation of our clinic. This includes:

Providing and managing your chiropractic care.
Processing payments and managing billing.
Communicating with you about appointments, treatment plans, and clinic updates.
Complying with legal obligations.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. These include:

Physical Safeguards: Our clinic employs secure storage systems for physical records.
Technical Safeguards: We use encryption, firewalls, and secure software to protect electronic records.
Administrative Safeguards: Our staff is trained on privacy and security policies to ensure that your information is handled with care.

HIPAA Compliance

We fully comply with HIPAA, which sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient information. HIPAA gives you the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request copies of your medical records at any time.
Right to Amend: You can request corrections to your medical records if you believe there is an error.
Right to Privacy: We will never share your medical information without your explicit consent, except in cases required by law or as necessary for your treatment.
Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you through alternative means (e.g., sending mail to a different address).

Disclosure of Information

We will not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal, financial, or medical information to outside parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide your care. The situations in which we may disclose your information include:

To healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
To billing and payment processors (if applicable).
To comply with legal requirements such as subpoenas or court orders.

Your Choices

You have the right to:

Opt-out of certain communications from us.
Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information.
Request an accounting of disclosures we have made of your medical information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Verdaguer Chiropractic & Wellness

Phone: 937-287-1907

Email: frontdesk@vchiroandwellness.com