Ageless Las Vegas is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This HIPAA-compliant privacy policy applies solely to information collected by Ageless Las Vegas and describes:
- What Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected and how it is used.
- How PHI may be disclosed and with whom it may be shared.
- Your rights regarding access, correction, restriction, and control of your PHI.
- Security measures in place to protect your PHI.
- How to address concerns or report complaints about your PHI.
Collection, Use, and Sharing of PHI:
We are the sole owners of the PHI collected on this website. We only collect PHI voluntarily provided by you via forms, emails, or direct interactions. PHI includes medical records, treatment details, personal identifiers, billing information, and other health-related information.
We use your PHI to:
- Provide and personalize healthcare services.
- Communicate with you regarding your treatment or other inquiries.
- Process payments and manage billing.
- Conduct healthcare operations, including quality assurance, auditing, and compliance.
- Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.
We will not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your PHI to outside parties without your explicit consent, except as permitted under HIPAA for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or as required by law.
Third-Party Sharing and Business Associate Agreements:
We may share PHI with trusted third parties who assist us in providing healthcare services or maintaining operations, such as electronic health record vendors, billing companies, or healthcare providers. These third parties must sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), legally obligating them to protect your PHI in compliance with HIPAA.
Data Security:
Ageless Las Vegas employs strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI. Our measures include:
- Secure databases and encrypted technology.
- Access controls limiting PHI access to authorized personnel.
- Regular training of staff in HIPAA compliance and privacy practices.
Your Rights Under HIPAA:
You have the right to:
- Access and obtain copies of your PHI within 30 days of your request (reasonable, cost-based fees may apply).
- Request amendments or corrections to your PHI (responses within 60 days).
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. If you pay for services fully out-of-pocket, you can request we do not disclose PHI to your health plan unless required by law.
- Request confidential communications via alternative methods or locations. We accommodate all reasonable requests.
- Obtain an accounting of disclosures of your PHI for the past six years, excluding disclosures related to treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and other exempted disclosures. One accounting per year is provided free; additional requests within 12 months may incur reasonable, cost-based fees.
- Receive a copy of this Privacy Policy or our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) upon request.
- Choose someone with medical power of attorney or a legal guardian to act on your behalf. We will verify their authority before proceeding.
- File a complaint regarding your privacy rights or our handling of PHI without fear of retaliation.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Patient Choices:
You have explicit control over certain disclosures. We require your written permission to:
- Share information with family, close friends, or caregivers.
- Include your information in facility directories.
- Use your PHI for marketing purposes, sale of your PHI, or sharing psychotherapy notes.
You can opt-out of receiving fundraising communications at any time.
Special Circumstances:
We may disclose PHI without explicit consent under circumstances required by law, including:
- Public health activities and safety issues.
- Legal and administrative proceedings.
- Law enforcement purposes.
- Workers’ compensation claims.
- Organ donation processes.
- Responding to coroners or funeral directors.
Breach Notification:
In the unlikely event of a breach involving your PHI, we will notify you promptly according to HIPAA regulations.
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):
For detailed information on our use and disclosure practices, review our full Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), available upon request or accessible on our website.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on our website. Please review regularly.
Complaints and Contact Information:
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about your privacy rights or our practices, contact our Privacy Officer:
Ageless Las Vegas
Attn: Giancarlo Alabastro
Email: info@agelesslasvegas.com
Phone: (702) 874-3796
You may also file a complaint directly with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 1-877-696-6775
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
Thank you for trusting Ageless Las Vegas with your healthcare and personal information.